Job Description

Job Summary

The Finance Officer furthers the Maryland Forestry Foundation’s mission by managing and directing all Foundation finances and by making strategic financial decisions that will promote the long-term financial viability and growth of the Foundation. Beyond financial management, the position provides technical and administrative support for our educational offerings of two career camps and a college fellowship program, works with the 24 local Forestry Boards in support of their programs, and oversees the Foundation website. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a very energetic and active environmental organization.

Primary Duties

Transition to Full-Time Staff

• Establish a new payroll system for the on-boarding of 2 full-time staff and, with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, determine a benefit package in line with the Foundation’s projected income.
• Convert Quicken data to QuickBooks and develop regular reporting of operational results for the Board of Directors.

Forestry Board Reorganization

• Develop a smooth transition process to bring the 24 local Forestry Board bank accounts under the Foundation’s 501(c)(3).
• Develop a reporting protocol from the Forestry Boards for tax return purposes.

Ongoing Financial Management

• Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors on operational opportunities and risks and manage the Financial Disclosure process required of all Board members.
• Handle all 1099 issuances to contractors and the filing of federal and state tax returns.
• Analyze operational results to accurately project short- and long-term cashflow needs; investigate possibilities for a line of credit to fill gaps.
• Assist in grant writing, budgeting proposals, and provide all required grant reporting.

Program Support

• Handle all financial aspects of:
  • Healthy Forests, Healthy Waters program
  • Natural Resources Careers Camp and Urban Forestry Careers Camp
  • Mel Fellowship program
  • Maryland Urban & Community Forestry grant program
  • Big Tree program
• Manage the online application process and website updates for:
  • Natural Resources Careers Camp
  • Urban Forestry Careers Camp
  • Mel Fellowship program

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote (Maryland-based candidates preferred)

Start Date: To be arranged upon offer

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

Salary: Up to $75,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Health insurance, holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement contribution

References: A minimum of 2 references should be listed in the cover letter

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business (CPA preferred).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in finance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, WordPress, and virtual meeting tools.
• Interest in environmental stewardship and workforce development.

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
• Knowledge of Maryland’s forestry system or environmental organizations.

How to Apply

Applicants should email a cover letter and resume, using the subject line "Finance Officer Application", to [email protected], attention Dawn Balinski, Treasurer. Two references with contact information should be included in the cover letter.

Job Categories: Finance / Investing. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: accounting and finance. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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