Deadline: October 21 , 2007

Title: Director of Finance and Operations

Organization: Long Beach Museum of Art

City: Long Beach

County: Los Angeles

Category: Arts Administration

 

Department

 

Director of Finance and Operations

                                                    

Position Overview/Job Description

 

The Director of Finance is responsible for managing all financial, accounting and human resources functions of the Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) including government compliance and taxation, billing, collections, payables and receivables; for all payroll, human resources and personnel functions; and for supervising the daily functions of the Museum’s Operations Department. The Director of Finance & Operations reports to the LBMA Director and supervises the Accounting Manager.

 

Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

 

Corporate, Fund and Grant Accounting - Maintains Chart of Accounts and General Ledger, classifies revenues and expenses and accounts for all financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); - Maintains computerized financial systems (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Billing and Cash Receipts) and ensures adequate safeguards and controls; - Coordinates with and provides assistance to Outside Auditors in their preparation of the annual audit; - Reconciles Bank Statements to General Ledger; - With input from Director and the Museum’s senior staff, prepares Annual Budget for review and approval by the Board of Trustees; provides necessary updates and maintains budget information in financial systems; - Assists Development Department in preparing financial information for grant applications, maintaining detailed information and preparing final financial reports for all grant-funded programs. Financial Management and Control - Maintains Fixed Asset Ledger and Controls - Maintains short- and long-term investments, assuming maximum yield and safety of investments; - Oversees endowment and other funds, ensuring appropriate investment strategies and compliance with instructions from the Board of Trustees; - Maintains LBMA’s systems of internal control and seeks new strategies for improving systems. Financial Reporting - Prepares monthly statements on the financial status of the LBMA with the results of operation for the period most recently ended and for the year-to-date in accordance with FASB and current accounting policies and procedures; - Provides additional management reports, comparisons to budget, etc. as required; - Serves as the principal liaison to the Board’s Finance Committee, providing financial statements in advance of the Committee’s monthly meeting; - Prepares draft memo from Finance Committee Chair to Board of Trustees on the Museum’s financial status; - Provides grant reporting, event reporting and program reporting as requested by the Director and senior program staff; - Provides financial and statistical analysis and reporting as required. Taxation and Government Compliance - Assists External Auditors in preparation of Annual Tax Returns and other Federal and State Information reporting; - Responsible for all State and Local Tax reporting and other government compliance. Payroll - Collects time cards and reports bi-weekly payroll information to Outside Personnel Service; - Monitors Payroll information provided by Outside Personnel Service, including Payroll Tax returns and other government compliance; - Manages Employee Benefit issues (group insurance, pension payments/deferrals, worker compensations, insurance, etc.); maintains and monitors vacation and sick time accruals. Accounts Payable - Records and reviews invoices and processes them for payment; - Prepares checks, obtains signatures and distributes checks to vendors; - Records payments and account distribution in General Ledger. Personnel and Human Resources - Processes necessary documentation at hiring and termination; - Maintains individual employee files; - Maintains and updates employee manual detailing policies and procedures; - Insures that the LBMA and its employees are in compliance with those policies and procedures; - Insures compliance with Federal, State and Local labor laws and regulations assuring that standard practices detailed in Employee Manual are in compliance; - Serves as a resource to Director, Senior Staff and all LBMA employees, providing current information and assistance in implementing and monitoring Employee practices and procedures.

 

Knowledge

 

Management experience working in a non-profit environment (optimally in a management role which included both human resources management and oversight of facilities & operations); - Strong technical knowledge of accounting and GAAP, including extensive experience with computerized accounting software and applications (optimally Blackbaud’s “Financial Edge” software); - Strong computer skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing; - Strong communication skills and commitment to working as part of a team of senior management professionals, dedicated to advancing the mission of the Long Beach Museum of Art.

 

Education

 

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business administration with a minimum of five years in accounting and at least three years in accounting management;

 

This Position is Full Time: w/Benefits

 

Contact:

Margery Butler-Hill

Office of the Director

margeryb@lbma.org

2300 E. Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90803

Phone: 5624392119

Fax: 5624393587