Finance Director @ Vermont Arts Council
This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who loves the arts and creativity, wants to make a difference in Vermont through mission driven work, is seeking flexible and primarily remote work, and wishes to be a part of a high functioning team of dedicated professionals.
The Vermont Arts Council, an independent nonprofit statewide organization based in Montpelier, seeks an experienced finance director to oversee financial operations.
About the Arts Council
Since 1965, the Council has been the state's primary provider of funding, advocacy, and information for the arts in Vermont. It is the only designated state arts agency in the U.S. that is also an independent nonprofit organization. The Arts Council board and staff envision a Vermont where all people have access to the arts and creativity in their lives, education, and communities. Engagement with the arts transforms individuals, connects us more deeply to each other, energizes the economy, and sustains the vibrant cultural landscape that makes Vermont a great place to live. To advance this vision, the Council awards grants to artists, cultural organizations, schools, and communities, and supports the creative sector through technical support, research, and advocacy.
Position Description
The Finance Director works closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to oversee financial operations. This position’s portfolio includes financial management, supervision and oversight of benefits and payroll, and serving as an effective liaison to the board finance committee. The person in this position supervises a part-time finance administrator.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Grant Fund tracking
- Create, analyze, and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; prepare reports for all financial, project, and grants accounting, prepare federal and state fund reimbursement requests and spending reports with tracking of related use of funds; ensure that accounting systems and financial records are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and in compliance with the Council’s federal, state, and private funders.
Budgeting
- Oversee and lead annual organizational budgeting and planning process and create budgets for each funding source in conjunction with the ED and Deputy ED; monitor progress and changes and keep team members updated on the organization’s financial status.
Audit
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process (single audit conducted by external auditors): prepare requested workpapers and supporting schedules; review, approve, and communicate proposed audit adjustments and resulting financial statements; provide audit to Finance Committee for final approval; provide information required for preparation of 990; review 990 and provide to Finance Committee for final approval.
Manage cash and forecasting.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
Staff Management: Supervise 1 part-time finance administrator who is responsible for bookkeeping, payments, benefits administration, and payroll.
Qualifications
-Audit coordination experience – Have experience in and final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data and reporting
-Blackbaud FE NXT accounting software (or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills - Technologically savvy with deep experience with accounting and reporting software and Microsoft Office.
-Grants tracking – Proven ability to track and report on complex state and federal grants.
-Proven experience supervising and mentoring staff.
-Strong budgeting skills.
-At least 5 years’ experience in a senior financial management position
-Ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
-Flexibility and willingness to balance multiple projects and organizational needs
-A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
-Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
-Demonstrated interest in the Council’s work and mission.
Compensation
This is a part-time, 20 hours per week position with flexible hours. The work is primarily remote, with occasional travel to the office for staff and board meetings. There is the option for this role to be fully remote. The salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 for a 20-hour/week role ($48.08 - $52.88 per hour).
Benefits include generous paid time off, a collaborative working environment, an employee assistance program, and a 403b retirement plan.
The Council is interested in being flexible for the right candidate, including a fully remote option and a willingness to adapt the role for a qualified candidate.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references (we will not contact references without your prior consent) to: info@vermontartscouncil.org with “ATTN: Finance Director Position” in the subject line.
The Vermont Arts Council is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion and highly encourages women, persons with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.