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MONTSHIRE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
POSITION DESCRIPTION - Director of Finance
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DEPARTMENT:&nbsp;Administration
SUPERVISOR:&nbsp;Executive Director
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OVERVIEW&nbsp;
The Montshire Museum of Science (Norwich, VT) seeks a broadly experienced individual with strong nonprofit finance experience to serve as Director of Finance. This position serves as a member of the Montshire’s senior management team and as an advisor to the Executive Director in the areas of strategic financial planning, internal controls, compliance, and safeguarding of museum assets. This position is responsible for general, grants and capital accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit preparation, risk management, investment tracking and reporting, administration of employee benefit plans, and coordination of select HR processes.&nbsp;
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RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;
Primary responsibilities include maintenance of general ledger and accounts; effective coordination of billing, fund allocation and annual audit; budget and reporting; payroll; accounts; insurance and deposits. This position also oversees payroll processing and staff enrollment into health, retirement and other benefits plans; coordinates insurance processing, workers’ compensation, disability and other insurance claims; and assists with general HR processes.&nbsp;
Specific responsibilities include:&nbsp;
Strategic Financial Planning – In collaboration with the Executive Director, develops and executes long-term financial strategies to ensure the Museum’s profitability and sustainability.&nbsp;
General Accounting and Finance Operations – Maintains general ledger and accounts. Monitors operational cash flow. Ensures timely deposits into accounts. Prepares invoices for payment. Oversees billing. Processes and monitors credit card activities. Reconciles, and creates invoices and reports for active grants. Oversees and reconciles museum accounts. Ensures timely and accurate use of restricted funds, including grants and endowment funds.&nbsp;
Budgeting and Financial Forecasting – Oversees development of the Museum’s annual operating, project and capital budgets. Assists with grant budget creation. Produces financial forecasts for operations and capital needs. Updates five-year capital investment plan. Tracks income and expenses for museum operations, grant-funded and capital projects.&nbsp;
Financial Reporting – Generates monthly, quarterly and annual reports on revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance for key stakeholders.&nbsp;
Grants – Maintains SAM and grants.gov registrations. Completes contracting, insurance and certifications for new awards. Performs quarterly invoicing for active grants. Creates quarterly, annual and final financial reports for federal, state and foundation grants.&nbsp;
Audit Coordination and Support – Prepares required materials and oversees annual audit. Serves as liaison with external auditor. Facilitates annual tax return filing.&nbsp;
Payroll&nbsp;– Oversees smooth operation of payroll processing, taxes, retirement contributions, and accounting of staff time and attendance. Reconciles staff time and attendance data with grant time tracking.&nbsp;
Administration of Employee Benefits and General HR-&nbsp;
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<li>Ensures new hire employment eligibility. Coordinates new hire background checks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversees new hire and annual enrollments into health, retirement and other benefits.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintains personnel records.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assists with insurance processing, including workers compensation, disability and other insurance claims.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensures 403(b) compliance and annual Form 5500 filing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assists with employment termination and offboarding, as needed&nbsp;</li>
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Risk Management – Identifies and manages financial risks associated with business operations and investments. Serve as liaison with insurance agencies and carriers for policy updates and claim processing.&nbsp;
Investment Oversight – Monitors and reports on investment performance to Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees. Executes transactions and transfers between investment, endowment and operations accounts.&nbsp;
Staff Liaison – Serves as staff liaison to Finance and Investment Committees of the Montshire Board of Trustees. Prepares quarterly board finance and investment reports. Attends select committee and board meetings.&nbsp;
Staff Supervision and Departmental Management - Hiring, training, and overseeing staff in the finance office. Coordinates administration of internships and work study programs.&nbsp;
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SUPERVISION OF OTHERS&nbsp;
Supervises Finance and Grants Assistant.&nbsp;
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EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS REQUIREMENTS&nbsp;
Collaborative team player with a passion for the mission of the Montshire Museum of Science&nbsp;
Four-year college degree in finance, accounting or business administration; advanced degree (MBA) and/or certification (CPA) preferred&nbsp;
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in senior-level nonprofit finance / accounting of mid-sized organization required (minimum $2M annual budget) with strong understanding of cost control principles and GAAP, and demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, tracking investment, and creating financial reports&nbsp;
Minimum 3 years of employee benefits administration experience (including health, retirement, STD/LTD, flex accounts, FMLA, workers compensation)&nbsp;
Minimum 3 years supervisory experience of finance office and bookkeeping and/or accounting staff&nbsp;
Able to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare clear, concise, accurate, and timely financial reports, statements and projections&nbsp;
Strong computer skills, particularly:&nbsp;
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<li>Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel - including formatting, formulas and calculated fields)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar)&nbsp;</li>
<li>CRM/ relational databases (FileMaker or similar)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Accounting databases (QuickBooks online or similar)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Payroll platforms (Paychex or similar)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Grant portals (federal, state, private foundations)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electronic fund transfer platforms&nbsp;</li>
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Detail-oriented and adept at developing and modernizing systems for organizing work, time and physical workspace&nbsp;
Proactive, appropriate and articulate in both written and oral communication&nbsp;
Highly ethical and mature in dealing with others, and able to handle confidential information appropriately&nbsp;
Embraces a growth mindset with a strong desire to learn new things and expand abilities&nbsp;
Able to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently&nbsp;
Able to work, prioritize and focus amid frequent interruptions&nbsp;
Flexible thinking and ability to adjust expectations as needed&nbsp;
Clean driving record with reliable transportation&nbsp;
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WORKING CONDITIONS&nbsp;
In-person position, in congenial, fast-paced non-profit office environment&nbsp;
Must work well in both individual and team settings&nbsp;
Long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer&nbsp;
Frequent use of private vehicle required for bank runs and other museum business&nbsp;
All Montshire employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination&nbsp;
All Montshire employees are subject to a criminal background check&nbsp;
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TIME COMMITMENT&nbsp;
Full-time, exempt position (37.5 hours/week)&nbsp;
General work schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 – 4:00 pm, with occasional after-hours work required to attend and prepare for meetings, staff museum-wide events, and ensure smooth annual budget and audit preparation.&nbsp;
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SALARY AND BENEFITS&nbsp;
Salary: $96,000 - $105,000 annually depending on education, experience, skills, and certifications. Full Montshire benefits, including health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings, generous paid personal time and sick leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.&nbsp;
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The Montshire Museum of Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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TO APPLY:
Please provide the following in your application:&nbsp;
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<li>1-page cover letter&nbsp;</li>
<li>Resume&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bulleted list of how your experience and skills apply to the position (no more than 2 pages)&nbsp;</li>
<li>3 references with emails and phone numbers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Copies of relevant certifications&nbsp;</li>
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Please email your application as a single document (PDF or Word) to <a href="mailto:jobs@montshire.org" target="_blank">jobs@montshire.org</a> by February 14, 2026

Montshire Museum of Science

Director of Finance

Grantham School District SAU #75 Anticipated Employment Opening for 2026-27 Technology Director The Grantham School District is seeking a Director of Technology to lead our district’s digital infrastructure and educational technology initiatives for the 2026-27 school year. For a complete job description and information about our district, please refer to our website at <a href="http://www.gvshawks.org" target="_blank">www.gvshawks.org</a>. Application deadline: February 6, 2026. Salary commensurate with experience. Please complete an application (available at <a href="http://www.gvshawks.org" target="_blank">www.gvshawks.org</a>) and send a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of reference, and transcripts to: Grantham School District, Attn: Christine Downing, Superintendent, 300 Route 10 South, Grantham, NH 03753, or email <a href="mailto:bmolloy@sau75.org" target="_blank">bmolloy@sau75.org</a>. Grantham School District is EOE.

TECH DIRECTOR

<h2>Southwestern&nbsp;New&nbsp;Hampshire District&nbsp;Fire&nbsp;Mutual&nbsp;Aid&nbsp;(SWNHDFMA)&nbsp;is&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;a&nbsp;progressive and dynamic leader to fill the position of Chief Coordinator.</h2>
Based&nbsp;in&nbsp;Keene,&nbsp;New&nbsp;Hampshire,&nbsp;SWNHDFMA provides&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;telecommunications&nbsp;services for 78 fire/EMS agencies across three (3) states.&nbsp;The SWNHDFMA Emergency Communications Center (ECC) dispatches for organizations that cover 2,067 square miles (twice the land area of the State of Rhode Island) and serves a population of 201,293 (equivalent to 10% of the combined populations of New Hampshire and Vermont).&nbsp;The ECC dispatches more than&nbsp;27,000 emergency calls per year and employs approximately 15 FTEs and 13 per diem staﬀ.
Keene is known for recreational opportunities, this vibrant area has more than 40 restaurants, 92 lakes, 50 miles of navigable water and is home to Mount Monadnock (3,165 ft) which is the second most hiked mountain in the world. The area hosts three (3) universities and more than a dozen seasonal festivals including the world renown Pumpkin Festival, the Monadnock International&nbsp;Film&nbsp;Festival,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ice&nbsp;and&nbsp;Snow&nbsp;Festival and&nbsp;other&nbsp;events focusing&nbsp;on&nbsp;art&nbsp;and&nbsp;music.
The Chief Coordinator serves as the chief administrative and executive oﬀicer of SWNHDFMA. Appointed&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;executive&nbsp;committee,&nbsp;this&nbsp;individual&nbsp;must&nbsp;possess&nbsp;significant&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;the fire service,&nbsp;fire&nbsp;dispatch,&nbsp;radio&nbsp;communications,&nbsp;and&nbsp;public&nbsp;administration.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Chief Coordinator is&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;administration&nbsp;of&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;operations,&nbsp;including&nbsp;personnel&nbsp;management, budget development, and the execution of SWNHDFMA Board policies.
Candidates&nbsp;must&nbsp;have&nbsp;strong, innovative&nbsp;leadership,&nbsp;conflict resolution,&nbsp;planning&nbsp;and&nbsp;managerial skills combined with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. A successful record of experience in progressively responsible supervisory, administrative and fire/EMS related supervisory assignments is required. Candidates must have demonstrated experience and skill within the following critical areas; budgeting, crafting collaborative interagency relationships, labor management relations, pacing change, incident command and emergency management.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as public safety, fire science, communications, business administration, or public administration.&nbsp;A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the public safety field, preferably&nbsp;in&nbsp;New&nbsp;England.&nbsp;At&nbsp;least&nbsp;three (3)of&nbsp;the&nbsp;ten (10)&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;experience&nbsp;must&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;supervisory or training officer capacity within a public safety communications center.
Salary range&nbsp;$121,988-$137,299 depending&nbsp;on qualifications and experience. Additional information relating to this opportunity has been posted at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mrigov.com/career" target="_blank">www.mrigov.com/career.</a>
To Apply:&nbsp;Submit a resume and cover letter, in conﬁdence, as a single PDF attachment to <a href="mailto:recruitment@mrigov.com" target="_blank">recruitment@mrigov.com</a>by 8 AM EST on Monday, February 16th, 2026.&nbsp;All applications for this position will be held in confidence. SWNHDFMA is an equal opportunity employer&nbsp;and&nbsp;does&nbsp;not&nbsp;discriminate&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;race,&nbsp;color,&nbsp;religion,&nbsp;sex,&nbsp;national&nbsp;origin, disability,&nbsp;sexual orientation or age.

Southwestern New Hampshire District Fire Mutual Aid

Chief Coordinator -Southwestern NH District Fire Mutual Aid

The City of Franklin is accepting applications for Parks &amp; Recreation Director. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all operations and services of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position ensures that departmental initiatives align with the City’s goals and values. The Director oversees facility operations, staffing, programming, and parks and recreation areas, while ensuring that all programs and facilities provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for residents and visitors.
DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the Parks &amp; Rec Director, you will have direct and indirect supervision over all Parks and Recreation staff, including 2 full-time employees, 1 part-time employee and approximately thirty part-time and seasonal employees.
<ul>
<li>Establishes and implements short-term and long-term goals, policies, procedures, and objectives for the Department.</li>
<li>Plans, directs, and oversees all recreation programs, activities, facilities, and special events for the City.</li>
<li>Develops, recommends, and administers the annual departmental operating budget; monitors expenditures; processes purchase orders; and approves departmental spending.</li>
<li>Recommends and manages recreation-related capital improvement projects, including bidding, project oversight, and long-term planning.</li>
<li>Prepares and presents reports to the City Manager and City Council regarding departmental operations, issues, and initiatives.</li>
<li>Confers with the City Manager and other department heads to coordinate services, gain support for objectives, and improve departmental operations.</li>
<li>Recommends projects for inclusion in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and monitors implementation of projects related to the City’s Master Plan.</li>
<li>Oversees the scheduling, permitting, and use of all department programs and facilities, coordinating use with schools and community organizations.</li>
<li>Ensures all parks, facilities, and programs meet safety, accessibility, and health standards; conducts regular inspections and oversees emergency procedures.</li>
<li>Responds to citizen inquiries, concerns, and complaints; investigates issues and takes appropriate corrective action.</li>
<li>Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines full-time, part-time, seasonal staff, contracted services, and volunteers.</li>
<li>Assigns work schedules and duties to staff and volunteers and maintains departmental activity records.</li>
<li>Develops and administers local, state, and federal grants; solicits funding and identifies additional revenue sources for programs and services.</li>
<li>Promotes and markets department programs, services, and events through public media, outreach, and presentations to community groups.</li>
<li>Collaborates with school districts, nonprofit organizations, civic groups, social service agencies, and private businesses to enhance programming and facility use.</li>
<li>Works with volunteer committees and leads community projects and initiatives.</li>
<li>Coordinates with city, county, and state officials to manage the Community Center as an emergency shelter.</li>
<li>Assists the Buildings &amp; Grounds Department with park, field, and beach preparation and maintenance as needed.</li>
<li>Performs special assignments, including research and preparation of reports on emerging trends and specific projects.</li>
<li>Maintains professional knowledge by networking with peers, attending conferences and training sessions, and maintaining memberships in professional associations.</li>
<li>Attends City Council meetings, departmental meetings, seminars, and conferences as required.</li>
<li>Manages after-hours calls related to facility emergencies, alarms, or urgent operational issues.</li>
<li>Performs other related duties as required.</li>
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EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Physical Education, or related discipline and a minimum of five years experience in municipal recreation with progressive supervisory and administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required skills and abilities.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The salary range is $84,468 to $113,588 and the starting rate depends on experience. Benefits include affordable health insurance, city-paid dental insurance, FSA, paid vacation and sick time, 12 paid holidays, and 100% city-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Plus enrollment in the New Hampshire Retirement System.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send their cover letter, resume, and completed City of Franklin application to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kalpers@franklinnh.gov" target="_blank">kalpers@franklinnh.gov</a>
Applications can be found by visiting the&nbsp;city website and clicking on City Manager – Employment Opportunities.
Applications will be accepted until the role is filled, with the initial review of applications scheduled for January 19th and interviews being scheduled for January 27th.

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