Finance Manager, Nonprofit Museum Operations Lead

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management, budgeting, grants, payroll oversight, and audit coordination in a hybrid Detroit setting. The role partners with the Co-Director and COO to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting/finance, proficiency in QuickBooks, and excellent communication skills to inform leadership and boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
• Proficiency with computerized accounting systems, including QuickBooks.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing financial information for leadership, committees, boards, and non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis to leadership, the Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Manage organizational cash flow, bank balances, restricted funds, wire transfers, and cash projections.
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and oversee monthly and year-end reconciliations.
• Process and record invoices, cash receipts, journal entries, credit card activity, and check disbursements.
• Support annual budgeting and monitor performance against budget.
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations to leadership and department managers.
• Manage financial components of grant applications and reporting.
• Oversee payroll processing before final approval by the COO.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation in partnership with the Museum’s CPA.
• Ensure timely 1099 reporting, sales tax filings, and other governmental compliance requirements.
• Strengthen financial procedures, internal controls, and administrative systems.
• Coordinate contract administration, insurance renewals, employee benefits renewals, and related compliance matters.
• Serve as a financial advisor to leadership and support long-term organizational sustainability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management, budgeting, grants, payroll oversight, and audit coordination in a hybrid Detroit setting. The role partners with the Co-Director and COO to ensure accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting/finance, proficiency in QuickBooks, and excellent communication skills to inform leadership and boards.