About Us:
At The Center, we believe creativity is not a luxury: it’s a lifelong, life-shaping force. It’s how we imagine boldly, solve creatively, and lead with purpose. But today, creative confidence is in free fall. We’re here to change that.
Our mission is to help people discover, grow, and share their creativity through spaces, programs, and experiences designed to ignite it. We exist to develop and champion creativity as essential to human potential and collective progress. Our vision is bold: a world where creativity is nurtured everywhere, by everyone, for life.
Rooted in community, driven by curiosity, and powered by courageous ideas, we’re building a first-of-its-kind campus where creativity is protected, practiced, and passed on, from tweens and tinkerers to leaders and late bloomers.
As we grow our team, we’re looking for team members who share our belief that creativity belongs to everyone. If you're a strategic, collaborative thinker who thrives in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, this is a rare opportunity to help shape not just an organization, but a movement.
Job Summary:
We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on finance leader to oversee the financial health of our organization. This role combines financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, compliance, and grant management while providing timely financial insights to leadership and the Board. The ideal candidate is an analytical finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit environment and enjoys building sound financial processes that support organizational growth.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Develop and maintain annual and multi-year financial forecasts.
- Monitor cash flow and provide regular financial updates to leadership.
- Analyze financial performance against budget and provide recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
- Support leadership with financial analysis to inform operational decision-making.
Financial Operations & Accounting
- Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, grant accounting, reimbursements, and reconciliations.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and expense reimbursements in accordance with organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and financial reporting.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Present financial reports and analysis to leadership and the Board.
- Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
- Prepare supporting documentation for the annual IRS Form 990.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit GAAP, grant requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
Development & Grant Support
- Partner with the Development team to monitor restricted and unrestricted funds.
- Prepare financial reports for grants and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
- Track grant expenditures and assist with grant budgeting and reporting.
External Relationships
- Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, banks, and financial consultants.
- Maintain relationships with financial institutions and external accounting partners.
- Ensure required financial documentation is maintained for vendors and contractors.
Education and Experience:
Qualified candidates will have the following education and professional experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive financial management experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
- Experience supporting and coordinating budget development and analysis.
- Experience with large-scale fundraising campaigns and managing restricted funds.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP and compliance requirements.
- Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial modeling.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, analytics, and financial/enterprise-wide resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Experience in capital building projects is a bonus.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits: Feel at ease with health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, and life insurance, because your well-being matters to us.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Join a passionate, creative team that is committed to redefining the future through curiosity, creativity, innovation, collaboration, and design.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continued learning, leadership development, and career advancement.
- Impactful Projects: Contribute to a once-in-a-generation initiative with the power to shape creative culture and community for decades to come.
- Energizing Culture: Collaborate with imaginative, driven colleagues in an environment that thrives on bold ideas, creativity, and collective energy.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
