Now Hiring: Director of Finance and Operations at Preservation Maryland

by | Jun 3, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Director of Finance and Operations (“DFO”) for Preservation Maryland is responsible for managing the financial, operational, and human resources functions of the dynamic, nonprofit organization, ensuring financial health and operational sustainability. This position is full-time and reports to the President & CEO. The DFO is responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The DFO will work closely with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals. The DFO will also work with the Chief of Staff on personnel, payroll, benefits, organizational management, and IT functions; the development staff on grant and other funding sources; and lead management staff on individual program finances. 

Preservation Maryland provides a generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement fund contributions, paid vacation, and paid holidays. Preservation Maryland is currently headquartered in Baltimore, MD. Staff members currently follow a two-day per week in-office hybrid schedule.  The salary range for the DFO position is $85,000 – $100,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. The position will remain open until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

  • Manage and oversee all financial operations, including all accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting and analysis.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems.
  • Prepare and present financial reports to the President & CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis, comparison to budget, and recommendations as needed.
  • Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program managers, development staff, and the President & CEO to develop realistic and achievable budgets.
  • Work with fundraising staff to track events and donor giving results and with programmatic staff on project and grant accounting.
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process in conjunction with the external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including IRS 990 tax filings, IRS 1099 filings, government registrations, and other reporting requirements and compliance.
  • Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, investment managers, vendors, donors, grantors, and other financial/business service providers.
  • Provide oversight and support to the Chief of Staff on all Human Resources functions including payroll, benefits, personnel management, and all related compliance.

Strategic Planning and Leadership

  • Work closely with the President & CEO and lead management staff to develop and implement organizational strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision.
  • Develop and implement specific fiscal strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals.
  • Update and implement all applicable accounting practices and business policies and procedures as needed.

Board Relations, Reporting and Other Responsibilities

  • Report on the financial performance of the organization to the Executive Committee and the full Board of Directors including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities.
  • Convene the Finance Committee biannually to meet with external investment managers and provide any additional necessary financial reporting and guidance.
  • Represent the organization at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a plus
  • Preferably 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with demonstrated experience in nonprofit financial management/accounting
  • Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance
  • Experience managing human resources functions including payroll processing and benefits administration
  • Grants management and reporting experience
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
  • High degree of ethical responsibility
  • Passion for the mission and work of the organization
  • Experience with QuickBooks 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references to submit@presmd.org.  Please include “Director of Finance and Operations” in the subject line.  

Preservation Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

ABOUT PRESERVATION MARYLAND

Preservation Maryland is a nonprofit that harnesses the power of historic places by revitalizing and reinvesting in communities, advocating, and building the historic trades workforce for the benefit of all Marylanders. Founded in 1931, the organization is Maryland’s oldest and principal historic preservation nonprofit. Preservation Maryland has been a resource for history and preservation services as it has worked to aid individuals with the collection of stories, preservation of historic resources and landmarks, and been a staunch advocate at the local and state level to conserve open space and increase available funding for preservation efforts. Today’s Preservation Maryland focuses on four key programmatic areas: historic property redevelopment, historic trades workforce development, preservation services and funding, and smart growth.

The Historic Property Redevelopment Program makes direct investments in Maryland’s built environment through the restoration, rehabilitation and revitalization of historic structures and the communities in which they reside. The program currently has projects in Annapolis, Ellicott City, Hagerstown, Brunswick, and Susquehanna State Park.

The Campaign for Historic Trades is the national philanthropic partner of the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center in Frederick, Maryland and is the organization’s workforce development program. The Campaign works to ensure quality employment and a quality workforce for the historic trades by breaking down barriers, increasing access to education resources, and registering apprenticeships with the Department of Labor at the state and federal level.

Smart Growth Maryland advocates and works towards a more environmentally and economically sustainable future through better development patterns. The program focuses on encouraging infill and redevelopment to protect the environment, reduce negative impacts on water quality, and curb sprawl by investing in existing communities.

Additionally, Preservation Maryland administers grant programs to provide funding for preservation, planning, public history, and other revitalization and conservation projects across the state. For 30 years the Heritage Fund, a cooperative effort with the Maryland Historic Trust, has supported projects that fall out of the scope of other available preservation and cultural resource funding opportunities.