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Finance & Administration Manager
Targeted Start Date: February 1, 2023
Organization Summary:
Swiss Institute (“SI”) is an independent non-profit contemporary art institution dedicated to promoting forward-thinking and experimental art making through innovative exhibitions, education, and programs. Committed to the highest standards of curatorial and educational excellence, SI serves as a platform for emerging artists, catalyzes new perspectives on celebrated work, and fosters appreciation for under-recognized positions. Open to the public free-of-charge, SI is committed to being an organization that is diverse, equitable, and accessible in its work, structure, and programming.
Job Summary:
A full-time salaried position, the Finance & Administration Manager advances SI’s mission in providing high-level management of the institution’s finances and human resources administration. As a mid-sized art space in the East Village, SI’s priority in recruiting for this role is to find an expert who will ensure compliance, financial controls, and overall staff well-being.
Responsibilities
The expected scope of services and responsibilities are as follows:
Working closely with the Director and advisors to establish and enact budgeting and controls to ensure organizational success
Weekly, monthly, and annual reporting to the Director and the Board for cash flow, Accounts Payable, and forecasting purposes
Managing the General Ledger and journal entries, including all Accounts Payable/Receivable and facilitating all vendor payment processing
Domestic and foreign bank account and credit card reconciliation
Administering ADP payroll, filing, and record-keeping
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules monthly
Facilitation of annual audit, including year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and preparation of 990 and CHAR500 with auditor
Collaboration with staff on computation, acknowledgment, and reporting of annual Benefit and auction event receipts and contributions
Quarterly tax filings and annual preparation of 1099 and 1096 forms
With an HR Advisor, ensuring that SI recruitment processes attract a highly diverse and talented staff
Ensuring compliance with Federal/NYS hiring and termination requirements
Implementing new-hire orientation and onboarding programs
Overseeing and administer benefits offerings to eligible employees, including employee time off requests processing and tracking, and pre-tax offerings
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 10AM to 6PM.
Requirements
Qualifications:
5 years + bookkeeping and HR experience required; non-profit and arts organization bookkeeping and financial management experience strongly preferred. Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, ADP, and Bill.com mandatory, while excellent communication skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, and a team-player attitude required. Enthusiasm for the arts appreciated.
Compensation:
$70,000-$90,000 range, and commensurate with experience. SI offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage; a health reimbursement account (HRA); commuter benefits; and generous paid time off.
How to Apply
To apply:
Email a cover letter and résumé to jobs@swissinstitute.net with your name and “Finance & Administration Manager” in the subject line.
SI is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from BIPOC, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented applicants. SI considers all candidates for employment regardless of race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record, sexual and reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Posted on January 4