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Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER
$60,000 Annually
35 hours per week with some evenings and weekends as needed
Reports to: Co-Executive Director of Development & Operations
Desired start date: May 2024

Why work at Arts Corps

Arts Corps is revolutionizing arts education by igniting the creative power of young people through culturally engaging learning experiences. We work toward a world where barriers to arts education no longer exist and all young people can creatively lead the transformation of schools, neighborhoods, and beyond.

Arts Corps is a nationally recognized youth arts education organization that works to address the race and income-based opportunity gap in access to arts education. Through participation in our arts integration, out-of-school arts and teen leadership programs, youth in our programs experience the transformative power of creativity and gain a deepened belief in their own capacity to learn, take risks, persist, and achieve.

Arts Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, queer, gay, lesbian and/or bisexual people, transgender, genderqueer and/or non-binary folks are encouraged to apply. Our work has a strong center in equity and liberation, encouraging critical thinking and dialogue about how intersecting systems of oppression impact our work and the communities we are part of.

Arts Corps is committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees. We work hard to build a supportive, respectful and celebratory community among our staff, board, and volunteers. We look forward to finding the next director in our extended Arts Corps family.

Position Summary

Arts Corps is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial systems and processes. The position will work closely with the Co-Executive Directors to develop and maintain financial and accounting processes, systems, and documentation to support and sustain the growth of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Manage all daily accounting activities:
  • Accounts Receivable: process all invoices and grant billings, track financial component of grants and contracts, process payments and deposits, maintain records for all contributed and earned income.
  • Accounts Payable: process all invoices and payments
  • Payroll: process payroll in Paylocity and maintain payroll expense and accrual accounts in QBO including keeping allocations and program coding accurate and up to date.
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures.
• Maintains control over a monthly and annual closing process that ensures timely deliverables including financial reporting for leadership and the Board of Directors, funders, auditors, etc.

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Experience, passion, and alignment with community-focused, intersectional equity work
• Firm understanding of and commitment to equity; ability to center marginalized voices
• Ability and willingness to lead with an anti-racist lens
• Ability to innovate and think creatively, critically, and strategically
• Passion for young people and the arts
• Collaborative work style
• Willingness and ability to hold oneself accountable and be held accountable by team
• Knowledge of Paychex, Quickbooks Online, Salesforce CRM a plus

We’re more interested in working with phenomenal people than in lists of qualifications. If you don’t tick all the boxes, but you believe you’re the right fit for our team, that’s okay. We still want to hear from you.

Compensation

35 hrs/week; Annual Salary $60,000, depending on experience. Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance coverage or the choice of a prorated stipend; 13 paid holidays and 20 days of PTO annually

How to apply

To submit an application for this position, please email eds@artscorps.org with your resume, cover letter, and two references.

Applications received prior to May 1, 2024 will receive priorities.
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