Island Institute seeks a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to lead and strengthen our financial operations in support of Maine’s coastal and island communities. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CFO plays a critical role in shaping the organization’s financial future, ensuring stability, and advancing our long-term impact.
This position oversees all day-to-day financial functions—including budgeting, reporting, and compliance—while supporting senior leaders with timely insights to align resources with strategic priorities. The CFO ensures robust financial systems and a GAAP-compliant infrastructure, enabling program teams to focus on mission delivery. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the CFO supervises the finance team and serves as a trusted advisor to the president, board, and leadership.
This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative and values-driven financial leader to help steward Island Institute’s vision and growth.
Headquartered in Rockland, Maine, Island Institute is a leading community development organization dedicated to navigating climate and economic changes with Maine's island and coastal communities, expanding opportunities, and delivering effective solutions. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and creativity, driven by a vision where Maine's island and coastal communities thrive in a rapidly changing world, serving as models of innovation.