Chief Financial Officer; CFO

At NTBG, we are dedicated to a critical global mission: perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage. Managing a network of five botanical gardens, preserves, and research facilities across Hawaiʻi and Florida, our team works to restore relationships between people, plants, and places. We are seeking a visionary and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a vital partner in NTBG’s future.

Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with our Board of Directors, you will champion NTBG’s financial health and long-term sustainability. You will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, translating complex financial data into strategic action. The CFO will serve as a core member of the executive team, ensuring that NTBG’s financial infrastructure remains resilient, compliant, and fully aligned with our mission.

• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Board Relations and Reporting
• Tax Filing and Compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a nonprofit organization
• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience building and leading high-performing teams with passionate interest in mentoring others and working as a team
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Passion for the mission and work of the organization

• The CFO reports to the CEO and directly supervises the Controller, Senior Accountant, Director of Information Technology, Human Resources Manager and the Administration Office Coordinator.
• Work Location:
  
  In person at NTBG Headquarters.
• Will require occasional travel.

• 403(b) with match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

This position is open until filled.

NTBG is an equal opportunity, equal access employer. A copy of NTBG’s Drug Free Workplace Policy can be found here .

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