| Company Name: | Chippewa Nature Center |
| Phone: | 9896310830 |
| Email: | info@chippewanaturecenter.org |
| Address 1: | 400 S Badour Rd |
| Address 2: | |
| City: | Midland |
| State: | MI |
| Zip: | 48640 |
| Position Title: | Director of Finance & Operations |
| Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Position Type: | Accounting |
| Position Type Other Description: | |
| Start Date: | 12/01/2025 |
| Duties: | See full job description at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment
Department Director:
• Serve as an active, cooperative member of CNC’s leadership team promoting the mission and vision of the organization
• Provide input to and implement CNC’s strategic direction as it relates to finance, compliance and operations
Financial Management:
• Assure CNC compliance with IRS 501(c)3 regulations and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Maintain all financial records and documentation and oversee and process receipts and disbursements
• Manage the payroll and accounts payable activities, including adequate internal controls
• Monitor status of accounts receivable and follow-up with past due invoices
• Complete bank reconciliations and monthly financial statement and reports
• Coordinate the annual audit, working with contract auditor, executive director, staff and board; takes actions to improve business practices on audit recommendations
• Assist with grants management and financial reporting to donors
• Serve as secretary for Board of Directors Finance/Endowment Committee
• Attend monthly Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings
• Work with Executive Director and Leadership Team in preparing annual budgets
• Make arrangements for completion of 990 and other government reports, including 941 Q. Federal withholding, 5500 Annual Retirement Plan, Michigan Tax withholding and Sales Tax
• Prepare periodic reporting and payment of payroll withholding taxes, unemployment taxes, and sales taxes
• Review general insurance package to ensure adequate and cost-effective coverage
• Prepare monthly financial reporting as required by the Board of Directors, Executive Director and Leadership Team
• Assist Executive Director and Board with financial forecasting and planning
Personnel:
• Supervise Visitor Engagement Coordinator and Visitor Services staff
• Assist Executive Director in monitoring and maintaining Human Resource compliance, including CNC’s personnel policy
• Administer fringe benefits programs, including managing staff benefits, e.g., health, 403(b), flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Assist Executive Director and Leadership Team in maintaining employment records
• Maintain/update personnel procedures handbook as needed with Personnel Committee
IT and Computer Network:
• With outside provider, maintain computer and phone network and inform staff of changes and updates
• Maintain equipment inventory
• Maintain computers and software (including licensing) |
| Experience Required: | Skills & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 5 years’ experience with accounting, payroll, cash management, governmental reporting, and human resource management including the use of financial software. Preference for experience in nonprofit setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience managing staff
• Ability to analyze data and problems in a systematic and thoughtful manner
• Ability to communicate, support, and cooperate with others to achieve organization’s goals
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and teach new software systems
• Commitment to integrity and confidentiality as it relates to human resources and organizational financial matters
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative problem-solving, ability to adapt to changing priorities and commitment to remaining focused in stressful situations
• Commitment to the mission and activities of Chippewa Nature Center |
| Wage or Salary: | 65000 |
| Per Year |
| Approximate Work Hours or Days: | 40 |
| Hours |
| How to apply: | Send cover letter and resume to Dennis Pilaske, Executive Director, dpilaske@chippewanaturecenter.org or 400 S Badour Road, Midland, MI 48640 |
| Posting End Date: | 09/27/2025 |