Director of Finance & Administration

Regional Arts & Culture Council values a community in which everyone can participate in arts and culture and strives to cultivate equity in all of its programs. We value a diverse workforce, built upon inclusion, equity and cultural humility and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. RACC programs support artists and arts organizations, promote RACC’s core values, and advance the community’s access to a wide range of arts and culture experiences.

Director of Finance & Administration

Role Summary:

The Director of Finance and Administration is a hands-on leader responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the organization. This position oversees all monthly accounting functions, payroll and benefits administration, vendor management, and operational processes while helping to strengthen internal systems and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and highly detail-oriented — someone who can lead processes, improve systems, and partner with leadership, while also rolling up their sleeves to complete day-to-day work accurately and efficiently.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounting:

• Lead all monthly accounting operations, including:

• • Accounts payable and receivable
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Journal entries and reconciliations
  • Credit card and bank reconciliations
  • Month-end and year-end close

• Maintain accounting systems and financial records in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards
• Lead the annual audit preparation and coordination with external auditors
• Support organizational budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial forecasting
• Create and implement a robust grants & contracts management process; oversee grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance; coordinate with funders and internal teams to ensure that funds are tracked and spent in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor grant and restricted fund activity to ensure accurate tracking and reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure timely, accurate payroll execution
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and annual renewals
• Serve as liaison with payroll providers and benefits brokers
• Maintain payroll and employee records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Support onboarding and offboarding administrative processes
• Oversee annual reporting, including W-2s, 1099s, and related filings

Vendor & Administrative Management

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and payment processes
• Maintain operational systems and administrative workflows
• Coordinate office operations and administrative procedures as needed
• Support organizational insurance renewals and compliance documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency

Leadership & Cross Functional Support

• Supervise accounting & administrative support staff, including outsourced accounting team, providing coaching, 1:1 support, and overseeing deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted operational resource to leadership and staff
• Develop and improve internal procedures and documentation
• Help establish accountability and consistency across administrative processes
• Support a collaborative, service-oriented organizational culture

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5 years of progressive accounting and operations experience
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and professionalism
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with grants or restricted funding
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com or similar systems