Jobs at Swallow Hill

Director of Finance and Administration

Position

The Director of Finance will be a strategic thought-partner and will report to the CEO. The candidate will be a hands-on, participative manager, and will be integral to the following activities: finance, business planning, budgeting, human resources, and administration.

The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the strategic leadership team in a strategic decision making and operations as Swallow Hill Music continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity.

Responsibilities

Financial Duties

• - Preparation of monthly financial statements according to GAAP.
• - Oversee accounting staff in the proper recording of day-to-day financial activity.
• - Be responsible for all AP and AR functions.
• - Coordinate with management and staff to provide current financial information necessary for decision making.
• - Manage and optimize cash flow.
• - Payroll recording, compliance and payment including payroll taxes.
• - Resolve Sales Tax issues for the City of Denver.
• - Lead the Budget process in conjunction with the CEO
• - Work with vendors, consultants and other external partners.
• - Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) reporting and compliance with an eye for the changing environment.
• - Lead internal team for annual audit process including work with auditors, finance committee of the board.

Human Resources Duties

• - Develop and maintain employee manual.
• - Aide in maintaining and monitoring employee benefits such as health insurance, vacation, sick time, and contractor contracts.
• - Maintain individual employee files that include performance evaluations, benefits and terminations.

Building and Facility Management

• - Oversee the maintenance staff and handle regular maintenance issues.
• - Be responsible for the oversight of large building projects such as installing a new sprinkler system.
• - Control the bidding process of future capital projects.

Other Desired Skills and Strengths

• - Understanding of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) requirements and accounting procedures
• - Knowledge of investment strategies and endowment management

Preferred Qualifications

• - Minimum of a B.A., ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
• - At least 7-10 years of overall professional experience, preferably with broad financial and operations management experience
• - Cost-based accounting knowledge
• - Experience with quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for a $3 Million+ organization
• - Ability to translate financial concepts to – and effectively collaborate with – programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• - Understanding of grants management
• - Technology savvy including knowledge of accounting and reporting software (QuickBooks, Excel, etc.). Ability to select and oversee other appropriate software installations and management
• - A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• - Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• - A mulit-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• - Understand GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• - Ability to attend a few key special events in accounting/event capacity

Desired personal attributes

• - Have a passion for music performance and education
• - Have the highest degree of integrity and credibility
• - Be a good communicator, both in writing and speaking
• - Have good interpersonal skills and a good sense of humor
• - Have an understanding of non-profit management
• - Value diversity of thought, backgrounds and perspectives
• - Resourcefulness and good judgment

Salary

* 50K+ DOE, in addition to full health insurance and bonus opportunities.

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to careers@swallowhillmusic.org. No calls please. Deadline: Friday, February 17 at 5 pm.

Swallow Hill Internship Program

If you are interested in gaining experience in office administration, non-profit development, performing arts production, please contact us via email from the list below. No phone calls, please.

If you are interested in applying for a summer internship position, please contact Genevieve Binder.