Finance Director

SFJAZZ•San Francisco, CA

2d•$145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SFJAZZ is looking for a mission-driven individual to join our Finance team. The Finance Director is a key member of the finance team, responsible for the overall general hygiene of the organization’s financial systems and data. The position’s primary functions include systems overview and improvements; monthly close activities; financial reporting; financial analyses; forecasting and budgeting; maintaining fixed asset listings; and supporting the VP of Finance on special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent experience.
At least nine years of accounting experience with at least five years in a nonprofit setting.
At least four years’ experience in supervising employees.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, with demonstrated advanced proficiency in Excel.
At least five years’ experience with accounting, budgeting and bill payment software.
Superlative analytical skills, particularly in evaluating systems, processes, and procedures.
Detail oriented and highly organized, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple schedules and changing deadlines and priorities.
Ability to exercise good judgment with a minimum of oversight.
Exceptional communication skills with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex environment.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong interest in the arts/music and organizational mission.

Nice To Haves

Sage Intacct knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise two employees, including training, coaching, professional development, and performance reviews.
Oversee Accounts Payable, AR, Collections, Payroll and General Ledger functions.
Oversee the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, account balances are reconciled (P&L and Balance Sheet accounts), and all monthly schedules are updated.
With VP of Finance, consistently review department processes and procedures to find efficiencies and to improve accuracy.
With VP of Finance, ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
With VP of Finance, plan and implement forecasting/budgeting processes.
Manage annual audits to ensure successful audit results and compliance. Prepare leads and schedules to satisfy PBC requirements and correspond with the auditors for additional requests.
Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures, including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
Ensure the general hygiene of the chart of accounts, as well as accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements.
Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Partner with the Development team in grant reporting and accurately reflecting Temporarily Restricted funds in both financial reports and Development reports.
Oversee the filing of tax returns and other compliance reporting.
Serve as backup for payroll processing and recording.
Special projects as assigned.