Director of Finance

ArtPride New Jersey; Berkeley Heights (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts in New Jersey seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, reporting and analysis in a collaborative, growth‑minded nonprofit environment. The role works closely with the President/CEO and program directors to stabilize finances and fund future growth across multiple locations serving thousands of students.

The position entails overseeing budgets, audits, grants, payroll, and financial systems (QuickBooks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• CPA (current preferred)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Efficiency and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines
• Nonprofit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget and forecasting processes.
• Partner with CEO in formulating strategy.
• Interface with program directors on budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reporting for Board committees and meetings.
• Manage student financial aid and scholarship processes.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for business decisions and grant reporting.
• Coordinate with Development on financial schedules for grants.
• Review monthly close and approve adjusting and closing entries.
• Manage annual audit and regulatory filings with external auditors.
• Represent the organization in banking relationships and payroll oversight.

Skills

CPA

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Certified Public Accountant (current preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts

Full-Time

Posted July 08, 2026

Position: Director of Finance

Job Description: Wharton Arts is seeking a new Director of Finance to work closely with the new President and Chief Executive Officer, driving change that promotes stability and prepares for future growth of the organization’s well-regarded programs. The annual budget is approximately $4 million, and the organization employs 18 full-time and 120 part-time employees across three locations, serving 2,000 students each year with community music and creative youth development programs. The Director of Finance is responsible for all financial records, financial strategy, reporting and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for budget and forecasting processes.
• Partners with CEO in formulating strategy.
• Interfaces with four Program Directors on budget and forecasting updates.
• Prepares financial reporting for Board Finance Committee and Board meetings.
• Manages student financial aid/scholarship process.
• Provides ad hoc financial analysis needed for business decisions, board inquiries, tour financing, etc.
• Supports Development with financial schedules and reporting for all Grant applications/reports.
• Reviews monthly financial close, approving all adjusting and closing entries.
• Manages annual audit and annual federal and state filings with external auditors.
• Provides representation in banking relationship.
• Approves payroll.
• Interfaces with insurance agent on matters involving insurance policies.
• Completes biannual small business certification.
• All contracts impacting finances.
• Spending authorizations within approved budgets/forecasts.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (current preferred)
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Efficiency and organization skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines at once
• Nonprofit experience preferred

Job Details

• Weekly Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid In-Person/Remote
• Salary Range: $90,000 - 95,000
• Benefits eligible: health, dental, vision, life
• Reports To: President and Chief Executive Officer
• Supervises: Comptroller

Wharton Arts is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diversebackgrounds to apply.

ArtPride New Jersey Foundation

432 High Street

Burlington, NJ 08016