Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst

MN Orchestra•Minneapolis, MN

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst will manage core accounting functions while leading financial analysis efforts to support strategic decision-making in a collaborative, fast-paced non-profit environment. The Minnesota Orchestra is a Grammy Award-winning orchestra known for acclaimed performances in Minnesota and around the world, a storied history of recordings and radio broadcasts, innovative educational engagement programs and a commitment to new orchestral music. Founded by Emil Oberhoffer in 1903 as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, the organization was the eighth major orchestra established in the United States. In 1911, it began a series of children's concerts under the sponsorship of the Young People's Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA), which continues to this day. Early in the 1920s, the orchestra was one of the first to be heard on recordings and on the radio, playing a nationally broadcast concert with guest conductor Bruno Walter in 1923. In 1968, the orchestra changed its name to the Minnesota Orchestra (or Minnesota Orchestral Association). Today the Orchestra performs a wide variety of music including nearly 175 concerts in a typical year, primarily at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, the organization’s home since 1974. The Orchestra is led by Music Director Thomas Søndergård and has historically toured regularly throughout Minnesota, nationally and abroad. The Minnesota Orchestra has an annual budget of $42.6M and ended FY2024 with net assets of $185.5M. The organization employs over 150 FT employees and over 100 PT staff and is supported and governed by an 80+ member Board of Directors. In 2024-25, 237,875 guests attended in-person concerts; with audio streaming, digital concerts, TV and radio broadcasts included that number reached more than 2.5 million people. Minnesota Orchestra Values: We believe every employee is essential to the success of the organization and critical to accomplishing our mission to enrich, inspire and serve our community. Our working relationships are based on respect for each other as individuals, confidence in one another, and a genuine desire to actively listen and collaborate with each other. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that honors and reflects the community we serve, welcomes, and instills diversity across our organization, and nurtures an equitable and inclusive culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting.
Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with accounting/ERP software preferred.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward it is a plus.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus.

Responsibilities

Record and reconcile general ledger transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and journal entries.
Perform monthly and annual closings; prepare supporting schedules for audits and governmental reporting.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and fund accounting requirements.
Maintain accurate grant and restricted fund tracking.
Assist with internal controls and audit readiness.
Develop and maintain financial models for annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Analyze financial results vs. budget, investigate variances, and provide actionable insights.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports and dashboards for all departments.
Prepare financial reports and dashboards for CFO and Controller to present at board meetings.
Support grant proposals and renewals with budgeting, forecasting, and financial narratives.
Recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.