Finance Manager

Baltimore Public Media; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life & disability insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Baltimore Public Media seeks a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting, close the books, and support grant reporting. This role reports to the CFO and CEO and supervises the AP/AR Specialist.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, with six years of experience in full-cycle accounting, strong Excel and QuickBooks Online skills, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset for a mission-driven public media organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of directly applicable experience.
• Full-cycle accounting – A/R, A/P, balance sheet reconciliations, reports compilation.
• Supervisory experience, interfacing with various departments/functions.
• Foster a collaborative team spirit based on mutual respect.
• Able to lead by example, delegate respectfully and make sound independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• ACH processing, bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Accruals and journal entries for month-end close.
• Maintenance of fixed asset schedules and capex monitoring.
• Preparation of reconciling schedules for financial statements.
• Compilation of monthly financials and forecasts.
• Creation and tracking of annual budgets.
• Preparation of board meeting materials.
• Assistance with personnel and business insurance.
• Annual charitable registration and regulatory filings, grant reporting.
• Participation in year-end audit, regulatory and 990 filings.
• Generating annual 1099 forms and 1096 report.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

A/R and A/P

Financial reporting

Leadership

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Finance

CPA-track is a plus

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Baltimore Public Media

Baltimore Public Media (BPM) is the parent organization of WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM. We provide rich, vibrant programming in news, music, arts, and culture—across expanding radio and digital formats that connects, enriches, and elevates the residents and communities of Baltimore and the region. Our mission is rooted in journalistic integrity, cultural merit, and community service.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager has primary responsibility for serving as the main contact for the day-to-day accounting function for BPM including full-cycle accounting, financial statements preparation, audit/990 assistance and grant reporting. This position reports to our CFO and the CEO. This position oversees the AP/AR Specialist and works closely with other senior managers at BPM.

Key Responsibilities

• ACH processing, bank account and credit card reconciliations
• Accruals and other related journal entries associated with the month-end close
• Maintenance of fixed asset schedules and monitoring of capital expenditures activity
• Preparation of reconciling schedules supporting the financial statements
• Compilation of monthly financials and forecasts
• Creation and tracking of annual budgets
• Preparation of board meeting materials
• Assistance with personnel and business insurance
• Annual charitable registration and other corporate filings, regulator/grantor compliance reporting, and tracking of revenues and expenditures associated with grants
• Participation in year-end audit, regulatory and 990 filings
• Generating annual 1099 forms and 1096 report

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of directly applicable experience
• Full-cycle accounting – A/R, A/P, balance sheet reconciliations, reports compilation
• Supervisory experience, including interfacing with various departments/functions
• Foster a collaborative team spirit based on mutual respect
• Able to lead by example, delegate respectfully and make sound independent decisions

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting or Finance
• CPA-track is a plus

Technical Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and 365. Demonstrated experience in Excel
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public broadcasting and/or community media (e.g., radio, digital, TV) experience
• One or more years of public accounting experience
• Familiarity with project and/or people management
• Past interaction with nonprofits and an understanding of mission-based organizations

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail
• Well-developed skills in communication and customer interaction
• Self-starter with proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proactive and plans ahead with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with team members

Benefits:

• In addition to your salary our full benefits package includes health, dental/vision reimbursement, life and disability coverage, 403(b) contributions, vacation, sick, and holiday time off.
• Candidates relocating from outside Maryland or Washington, DC will be provided with relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Organizational Commitment

Baltimore Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We actively encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups—including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities—to apply.

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public media organization, Baltimore Public Media operates WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM, serving the Baltimore region and Maryland with trusted journalism, engaging music, and cultural programming. We are dedicated to enriching our community through independent media and public service.