Director of Finance

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• Job Description: Director of Finance Job Title: Director of Finance Reports To: General Manager Direct Reports: TBD Status: Part-Time - Hybrid Compensation: Based on experience Organizational Overview The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC) is a nonprofit community arts destination serving young people, artists, and community partners across two facilities in Milwaukee.
• Founded through a partnership with First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, MYAC provides performance, rehearsal, classroom, studio, and gathering spaces that support creativity, collaboration, and inclusive community engagement.
• Position Overview The Director of Finance is MYAC's senior financial operations leader, responsible for accounting, budgeting, reporting, grants, cash management, audit preparation, compliance, and financial controls.
• Working with the General Manager, Board Finance Committee, staff leaders, funders, and auditors, this role ensures accurate financial information, sound stewardship, and financial practices that support MYAC's mission and long-term sustainability.
• Essential Responsibilities Financial Operations & Accounting (35%) * Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, partner and rental billing, donations, payroll coordination, reimbursements, credit cards, and petty cash.
• * Maintain accurate financial records, general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, depreciation, accruals, prepaid expenses, and asset adjustments.
• * Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, internal policies, and required documentation standards.
• * Develop and maintain efficient accounting procedures that strengthen accuracy, transparency, accountability, and internal controls.
• Grant Management & Fund Accounting (20%) * Manage grant tracking, restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, cost allocation, compliance obligations, spending timelines, and financial reporting for government, foundation, corporate, and other funders.
• * Monitor grant budgets and conduct grant-to-actual reviews with program leaders to ensure funds are used appropriately and within required timelines.
• * Support grant proposals by preparing program budgets, financial projections, and related documentation.
• * Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and other applicable funding requirements.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management (20%) * Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the General Manager and department leaders, including organizational, program, grant, partnership, capital project, and strategic initiative budgets.
• * Prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports, variance analyses, rolling cash flow forecasts, and financial projections for leadership and Board review.
• * Monitor liquidity, operating reserves, and financial trends; recommend reserve utilization, replenishment, and scenario planning strategies.
• * Analyze the financial impact of new programs, partnerships, facilities initiatives, and funding opportunities.
• Audit, Compliance & Financial Governance (15%) * Serve as primary liaison with independent auditors and coordinate annual audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations, support documentation, year-end workpapers, and Form 990 information.
• * Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee; attend meetings as needed to present results, forecasts, and recommendations.
• * Maintain compliance with charitable registration, tax exemption, license, insurance, and other regulatory filing requirements.
• * Design, implement, and monitor financial policies, procurement practices, internal controls, and risk management procedures.
• Systems Administration & Organizational Support (10%) * Evaluate and improve accounting and financial systems, including integrations with donor, payroll, and operations platforms.
• * Maintain organized financial records consistent with retention, audit, and compliance standards.
• * Coordinate annual insurance renewals and support organizational planning, facilities projects, process improvements, and growth initiatives.
• Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required, CPA preferred.
• * Minimum five years of progressive accounting and financial management experience required; nonprofit fund accounting experience strongly preferred.
• * Experience with grants, funder reporting, audits, Form 990 preparation, financial statements, cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting preferred.
• * Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• * Proficiency with accounting and financial software; experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud Financial Edge, or similar systems preferred.
• * Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• * Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, discretion, and collaboration skills.
• * Commitment to MYAC's mission, culture of hospitality, and community-centered environment.
• Applications & Inquiries MYAC is an inclusive, creative environment that welcomes candidates from varied backgrounds and experiences to help build an accessible, innovative, and welcoming community arts center for all.
• Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 32.0 per week Work Location: In person

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