Vice President of Finance and Infrastructure
Boothbay, Maine
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – Executive/Senior Management /
Full-Time /
On-site
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Vice President of Finance and Infrastructure
Boothbay, ME
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Infrastructure, to be based in Boothbay, Maine.
Requirements of the Vice President of Finance and Infrastructure:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or CPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance and facilities management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record managing large-scale capital construction projects, ideally in a public or non-profit environment.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, investment, and asset management; knowledge of risk management, security protocols, and IT systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the leaders of functional departments, drive strategic initiatives, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Passion for conservation, sustainability, and the role of botanical gardens in inspiring connections with nature.
- Commitment to working across the organization to support the integration of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility principles into the Gardens’ internal operations and its relationships with visitors and guests.
- Ability to commute to Boothbay, ME Monday through Friday.
Benefits of the Job:
- Annual pay in the range of:$140,000 - $175,000
- Paid time off per year, beginning at 5 weeks
- Paid sick time per year, beginning at 1 week
- Paid parental and bereavement leaves
- 401K retirement, 4% match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Reimbursement for wellness related expenses
- Staff discounts and Gardens membership
- Beautiful work environment in Midcoast Maine
Responsibilities of the Vice President of Finance and Infrastructure:
- Analyze and evaluate the organization's financial performance with respect to goals, budget, and forecasts, and provide analysis to the CEO/President on a regular basis. Suggest strategic opportunities to increase revenue and decrease expenses.
- Oversee the organization’s $12 million annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage investment strategies to optimize returns, balance risk, and ensure the organization’s financial health.
- Oversee insurance policies in conjunction with HR
- Manage all aspects of facility operations, including maintenance, landscaping, and infrastructure, ensuring the grounds and buildings are safe, welcoming, and in excellent condition.
- Implement sustainable practices and green technologies to minimize environmental impact, supporting the Gardens’ commitment to conservation and climate action.
- Successfully plan, lead, and manage Master Plan and capital building projects, working closely with other senior leaders and stakeholders to coordinate across departments to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.
- Oversee security protocols for all facilities, ensuring a safe environment for staff, volunteers, visitors, and assets.
- Manage the IT systems that support the Gardens’ operations, ensuring they are secure, up-to-date, and capable of supporting the organization’s growth. Lead initiatives that leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency, visitor experience, and data management.
- Hire, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff following the Garden’s policies and best practices in human resources, including the Garden’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility goals.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively, and build and maintain trusted relationships with staff, peers, Board, key partners, stakeholders, and other institutions and organizations.
- As a leader at the Gardens, promote and foster a culture of teamwork, cooperation, integrity, efficiency, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and respect throughout the Gardens with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors, and others.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is one of Maine’s top attractions and one of the most distinguished botanical destinations in the country. Comprised of more than 300 acres, the Gardens see more than 300,000 guests a year from throughout the United States and more than 63 foreign countries.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
