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We are currently seeking (posted July 1, 2026):

Director of Finance & Administration

Reports To: President & CEO
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Skowhegan, Maine

Position Summary

The Director of Finance & Administration serves as Main Street Skowhegan's lead financial professional and is responsible for all aspects of the organization's financial management, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, grant compliance, audit coordination, payroll, human resources, and administrative operations.

As a member of the leadership team, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the organization's financial health, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. The Director works collaboratively across departments to provide financial leadership, strengthen accounting policies and internal controls, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the successful management of a diverse portfolio of federal, state, local, and private funding.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strategic financial planning with day-to-day execution. The successful candidate will bring nonprofit accounting expertise, experience managing complex grant funding, sound judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to strengthening financial systems that support Main Street Skowhegan's continued growth and impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Accounting

Lead all financial operations of the organization, including accounting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and maintenance of the general ledger.
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for leadership, the Board of Directors, funders, and other stakeholders.
Lead development of the organization's annual operating budget, financial forecasts, and long-range financial planning, while providing strategic financial analysis to support organizational decision-making.
Maintain, strengthen, and continuously improve financial systems, internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Monitor organizational financial performance, cash flow, and budget adherence, identifying risks and opportunities to support long-term sustainability.
Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, accountants, and financial consultants, coordinating the annual audit, Form 990 preparation, and other required financial filings.
Build financial systems and processes that enable Main Street Skowhegan to continue growing while maintaining exceptional financial stewardship.

Grant Financial Management & Compliance

Lead the financial administration of federal, state, local, and private grants from proposal development through closeout.
Develop grant budgets in collaboration with program staff and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements and organizational policies.
Prepare grant financial reports, reimbursement requests, drawdowns, and required supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grant agreements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Develop and implement strategies to maximize cost recovery, including indirect cost allocation methodologies and full-cost budgeting for grants and programs.

Human Resources & Administration

Administer payroll, employee benefits, personnel records, and human resource functions in compliance with applicable employment laws and organizational policies.
Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and maintenance of personnel policies, handbook updates, and HR documentation.
Serve as a trusted and confidential resource for employee and personnel matters.
Support the President & CEO and leadership team in organizational planning, strategic initiatives, and administrative operations.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture by working closely with staff across the organization to strengthen financial understanding, accountability, and operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of professional experience, technical expertise, and leadership skills that position them to succeed in a dynamic, growing nonprofit organization.

At least five years of nonprofit financial management experience, including accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, annual audits, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning. Experience serving as the primary finance professional for an organization is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing government grants, including federal grant compliance, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grant reporting, and financial stewardship.
Experience with payroll, employee benefits administration, and human resources, with the ability to manage confidential personnel information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while continuously improving systems and processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate financial information to leadership, the Board of Directors, auditors, funding agencies, and other external partners.
A collaborative, growth-minded leader who demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound judgment and decision-making, and a commitment to Main Street Skowhegan's mission.
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, CPA designation, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits include a healthcare stipend, cell phone stipend, flexible schedule, four weeks of paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and three professional references to:

Kristina Cannon
President & CEO
kristina@mainstreetskowhegan.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Main Street Skowhegan

Main Street Skowhegan is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization dedicated to building a thriving economic, cultural, and recreational future for Skowhegan and the greater region. Through entrepreneurship support, workforce development, outdoor recreation initiatives, downtown revitalization, community programming, and transformative capital projects, Main Street Skowhegan is helping shape a vibrant future for rural Maine.

Over the past decade, Main Street Skowhegan has grown into one of Maine's leading rural development organizations, leveraging significant public and private investment to support community revitalization and regional prosperity. As the organization continues to grow in size, complexity, and impact, we are seeking an experienced finance professional to join our leadership team and help strengthen the systems that support our work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Main Street Skowhegan is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.