Vice President of Finance and Operations

Working at Regional Arts Commission

Imagine a working culture where you are trusted by your manager and colleagues, not to be micromanaged or unconstructively criticized, but to live and lean into your genius because you understand your priorities within the impact we are aiming to have in the community. In pursuit of those priorities, everyone around you is reaching out with an open-ended invitation to collaborate through deep listening, meaningful questions, shared workstreams, and recommended resources that only enhances your effectiveness. As you make progress toward the aim you are pursuing you feel a profound sense of emotional and psychological safety to ask the hard questions, have the difficult conversations, and set the needed boundaries with those around you. Through those questions and conversations ideas begin to flow that transcend the normal and typical way of doing things, inspiring you to innovate in the name of impact! And, as you realize the impact you've made in community, through the full weight of your talents and contributions, you are recognized and valued by the team!

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the Vice President of Finance and Operations will be responsible for stewarding the organizational functions of finance and accounting, HR, IT and Facilities with current and new team members. The VP will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures both in the finance and general operational realms. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance executive with operational experience and a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management to join in a high-growth, mission-driven organization.

At RAC, we are committed to the growth and development of every team member. With each role, from entry-level to senior-level, team members will acquire and deepen skills necessary to thrive in multiple pathways beyond your time and journey with RAC. Quite simply, there is no ceiling to what you'll be able to do and no limit to where you'll be able to go as a result of leaning into our CREATIVE cultural values, critical thinking, collaborative engagement, and community stewardship.

The essential responsibilities of the for this position are as follows:

• Manages the Commission's Finance Committee and supports the Commission Treasurer by effectively communicating and presenting critical financial matters
• Implements and maintains monthly reporting to the President & CEO and Commissioners to ensure that RAC is monitoring its financial activities against the approved budget
• Monitors cash flow and prepares and distributes reports on a regular basis that documents RAC's financial position, both short and long-term
• Produces regular financial reports (prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements), forecasts, planning, budgeting, financial analysis, cash management, and procurement
• Directs and manages the annual budget process, including coordinating activities required by staff and Commissioners to develop an effective budget and obtain the Commissioner's approval of the budget
• Completes administrative and operational accounting services such as treasury management, 403-B plan, grants payment processing, payroll, accounts payable/invoicing and purchasing
• Partners with President & CEO to ensure annual revenue, operating and expense budget goals are met
• Contributes to the development of RAC's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization
• Ensures RAC is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the commission
• Major upcoming projects include bringing finance and accounting functions in-house, administration of ARPA funds, real estate improvements and upgrade of organization's IT infrastructure
• Mentors and develops staff using a supportive and collaborative approach, assigns accountabilities, develops goals, establishes priorities, conducts annual performance appraisals, and monitors and evaluates results
• Implements comprehensive Facilities Management Strategy including building maintenance, tenant management, and parking administration for 19,000 square-foot building located at 6128 Delmar

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU

You have a passion for data-informed ideation, bold thinking, a keen eye for opportunities of improvement, a strong internal motivation, and an ability to think about the future while operating in the here-and-now. You can navigate cross-departmental relationships with ease and communicate clearly to different audiences and stakeholders, and you are comfortable balancing multiple projects with short- and long-term timelines for impact. As the ideal candidate, you have the following qualifications:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting, MBA preferred
• CPA preferred
• 15+ years of business management experience
• 10+ years effectively managing and developing talent (direct-report, teams and consultants)
• Experience managing organizational budgets from $7MM - $15MM
• Experience either as an employee or board member of a nonprofit organization; must be familiar with nonprofit finance and accounting regulations
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization
• Experience with or understanding of federal grant administration
• Real Estate and property management experience a plus
• Real Estate development and or Real Estate license a plus

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent judgment and analytical skills including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Strong mentoring, coaching experience with a team of diverse levels of expertise
• Highly effective organizational skills, a strong attention to detail and can effectively manage competing deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skill and the ability to work as a part of a team as well as make decisions independently
• Strong management skills and the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Flexible, collaborative, and proactive team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and operational initiatives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to build and develop internal and external relationships with individuals, groups, and communities of diverse backgrounds through strong interpersonal skills promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly proficient with accounting software (QuickBooks)

Salary Range:

Salary range for this position is $112,529 - $174,420.

Applicant Information:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter online at the RAC website by January 8, 2023:

https://racstl.org/career-opportunities/

No phone calls or emails to the Regional Arts Commission, please.

The Regional Arts Commission (RAC) is committed to building a team with a wide range of experiences and perspectives. RAC strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates, and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any statuses protected by law

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