Description:
The Society of Arts and Crafts is a vibrant organization with a small, friendly, and dedicated staff of eight, and we each wear many hats. We have big dreams and work hard to make them a reality. The oldest craft non-profit in the United States, we seek a knowledgeable and dynamic Finance Manager in a part-time capacity. The dual mission of the Society is to encourage the creation, collection, and promotion of the work of contemporary craft artists and to advance public appreciation of fine craft. The Society fulfills its mission through exhibitions, a twice-annual CraftBoston craft show, a retail gallery, public programs, and awards and grants for craft artists. After more than 40 successful years on Newbury Street, the Society is moving to the Seaport District in late summer 2016 and is expanding its key staff.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the Society of Arts and Crafts’ finances, investment and business operations, including supervising accounting practices, maintenance of the Society’s fiscal records and the preparation of its financial reports.

The Finance Manager ensures a system of strong internal controls and maintains fiscal soundness. Manages the annual external audit, the 990 tax return and the preparation of information for outside funders and board meeting presentation.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager will be a key member of the management team, regularly interfacing with Society staff, Board of Trustees, and external financial services providers.

Job responsibilities

  • Setting up and maintaining a chart of accounts and subsidiary accounts that facilitate reporting
  • Handling policies for allocating and posting transactions including reconciling entries
  • Properly making entries to distinguish between those that are expensed and those that are depreciated over time
  • Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal requirements
  • Securing all financial data including ensuring database back-ups
  • Archive financial information in accordance with IRS standards
  • Prepare financial reporting that is timely and accurate including balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other reports.

Ensures that financial controls are adequate and that best practices are followed.

Ensures financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and preparing growth plans; working with ED on organizational strategy.

Qualifications:

  • 5 years accounting experience or equivalent college degree, preferably in a non-profit environment
  • Strong experience with QuickBooks and other tools for financial analysis
  • Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness
  • Ability to work well under pressure and deal with complexity
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively especially with staff and Trustees who may not have experience with financial reporting
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team
How To Apply:
Hours and Salary

24 hours/week

Salary is commensurate with experience

Start: Summer 2016

To apply please email: a one-page cover letter (including salary requirements), two-page maximum resume and one-page contact information for 3 references. Email as PDFs to: Tess Mattern, marketing@societyofcrafts.org Include ‘Finance Manager’ in subject line of email.

Apply by:
July 25, 2016