Financial Manager

Start Date: Immediate Opening

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Now in its 65th year of speaking truth to power, the Tony Award winning San Francisco Mime Troupe (SFMT) is seeking an experienced, full time Financial Manager (FM) who will support SFMT and its programs via excellent oversight of policies and procedures driving key business and finance functions. Includes oversight of budget, cash flow, bank balances, payroll, taxes and supervision of our accounting, and financial operations.

 

Also will oversee income-generating contracts and projects, facilities contracts, business insurance, and all aspects of compliance, with team support.

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Reports To: General Manager (GM)

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Responsibilities:

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The Financial Manager provides leadership to maintain smooth internal operations, implement and track our annual business calendar, and represent SFMT to external partners and financial, legal, governmental, and insurance institutions. This position works under the supervision of the General Manager and in in collaboration with the Collective/Artistic Director and our Board of Directors and oversees engagement of staff and independent contractors to support our business operations (including accounting, audits, legal support, human resources, and facilities).

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The Financial Manager also works closely with the Development team and provides budgets, reports and other information pertinent to grant procurement and management. Also provides support for all fundraising campaigns and events with accurate classifications and allocations.

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This position also oversees a significant list of vendor’s key to supporting smooth facilities function for infrastructure and programmatic support.

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Essential Functions:

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• Keep 12-month business calendar up to date, develop, and implement project plans as needed with staff support.

• Establish and reinforce efficient and adaptable business policies and procedures.

• Facilitate communications and provide regular and timely reports to management peers and Board as needed across programs in support of strategic business priorities and relationships.

• Oversee all financial aspects of the organization, including accounting, bank balances, annual budget development, payroll, taxes, financial analyses and reporting.

• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP nonprofit standards, federal, state and local regulatory requirements, with support of our contracted accountants.

• Provide oversight on accounts receivables including donor pledges, grants, and contract management (record keeping and invoicing) with program manager support.

• Facilitate the annual audit and 990 preparations with SFMT’s accountant and auditor using QuickBooks Online, Excel, Little Green Light, and Intuit payroll software.

• Oversee risk management policies, including maintaining insurance coverage, compliance with corporate and nonprofit law, compliance with applicable state, local and federal requirements, including business statements, licenses, property tax, etc.

• Oversee staff charged with benefits administration (including union pension and health plans, disability, worker’s comp, EDD), and compliance with record-keeping policies and employee handbook update requirements.

• Oversee office, and administrative facilities maintenance, including purchasing, equipment leases, IT system and special projects as needed.

• Provide leadership and process facilitation to Collective and Board committees/meetings, and maintain the Board policy book with staff support.

• Advance a warm and welcoming environment within the organization and in relationships with volunteers, members, donors and partners.

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Qualifications:

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• A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, -Certification as a CPA, CFA, or CFP is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience working in accounting and finance.

• A strong background in nonprofit management and budgeting.

• Experience with government and foundation grant management budgeting and reporting.

• Experience in integrating IT systems.

• Robust analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor.

• Strategic Thinking.

• Knowledge and understanding of nonprofit accounting needs and GAAP.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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Although working remotely is possible when necessary, the below references onsite work

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• On site working conditions:  The space is generally quiet, but depending on the hours, adults and minors will be using the space to rehearse and as part of workshops.

• Ability to climb 1 flight of stairs and lift 20-30 pounds required.   

• Ability to move about in an office environment and sit for extended amounts of time.

• Requirements to move about in the community.

• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping

• Ability to attend and help organize both on and offsite events that will likely take place in the evenings or weekends.

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The ideal candidate will be politically aware, aligned with SFMT's political philosophy and eager to work collaboratively.

Compensation to be commensurate with experience.