Business Manager
Job Title: Business Manager
Agency: Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective
Reports to: Executive Director
Partnering with the Executive Director, the Business Manager develops,
implements, and executes financial policies and strategies and is
responsible for the fiscal management of the agency.
Saint Louis Story Stitchers is a nationally recognized Artists Collective known for high
quality art and innovative youth violence prevention programs.
Responsibilities
1. Manages the development of the annual budget (and monthly P&L and cash forecasts)
of Saint Louis Story Stitchers, working with the Executive Director and leadership team
members.
2. In collaboration with the Executive Director, responsible for all financial functions
(and related financial policies, procedures, and internal controls), including
billing/revenue, cash collections, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger maintenance,
cash management, invoice and receipt records and filing, and financial analysis and
reporting.
3. Responsible for government grant accounting, invoicing, and reporting.
4. Responsible for invoice processing. Documents accounting deposits and sends checks
to lockbox.
5. Collaborates with Grants Contractor to prepare grant budgets, account for grant
activity, monitor performance versus budget for all grants and provide all financial
reports required by grantors.
6. Work with program staff to oversee and adhere to program budgets.
7. Acts as the primary liaison with the Saint Louis Story Stitchers Finance Committee,
preparing and presenting meeting/other materials and addressing related questions and
requests.
8. Working with external auditors and third-party service providers, addresses
compliance responsibilities for the agency, including annual Form 990 preparation and
requests/issues associated with the annual audit.
9. Manage and track the YOP or other tax credit programs.
10. Other duties and special projects, as assigned
Policies
Saint Louis Story Stitchers does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation,
gender identity, veteran or national guard status, or any other factor prohibited
by law in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs
and/or activities.
Saint Louis Story Stitchers is committed to ADA compliance. The Collective
welcomes people with disabilities and subscribes to the goal of providing access
to programs, services and facilities. The Collective's goal is to integrate this
philosophy into all activities: policies, guidelines, plans, budgets, funding
proposals, meetings and outreach.
Salaried Exempt Position
Compensation commensurate with experience, salary range $45,000-$55,000.
Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, flexible hours, and paid time
off.
Background check and screening required.
Please send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references.
Knowledge & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; CPA and/or MBA a plus
Minimum of 5 years accounting/financial reporting experience; nonprofit and/or
grant accounting experience strongly preferred
Budget/forecast experience preferred
Experience/familiarity with government agencies and tax credit programs is a
plus
High proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word, Access)
required
Proficient in QuickBooks, required or strongly preferred
Skills for Success
Demonstrated passion for the mission of Saint Louis Story Stitchers
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to prioritize activities, complete tasks and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent communication skills in all situations
Willingness/ability to work collaboratively as team member
Respect for diversity among Saint Louis Story Stitchers employees and residents
Respect for confidentiality of employee information