Business Director

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Written By Ben Thietje

The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI is seeking a Business Director.

The Organization:
The Phipps Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts organization located on the St. Croix River in Hudson, WI. We display art in our Galleries, produce adult and children’s theater, present concerts, and offer educational programming in art, theater, dance, and music.

Misson Statement:
The Phipps Center for the Arts, propelled by our community-based arts council, serves as a welcoming and open home for the St. Croix River Valley region and beyond, empowering and cultivating lifelong artistic expression, participation and appreciation.

The Job:
The business director is one of the management team of our organization, and is responsible for all aspects of our accounting and financial duties, including:

  • Deposits, payables, processing contributions and issuing gift acknowledgment letters

  • Journal entries, sales and financial reporting, bank reconciliations

  • Present financial statements to the board of directors and finance committee

  • Payroll processing, employee benefits management

  • Compiling donor listings, mailing lists, and managing customer databases

  • Creation of the annual organization budget, in partnership with other staff

  • Working with our auditors to produce the audited financial statements and tax returns

  • Work hours are 9:30 – 5:00, Monday – Friday. Extra hours may occasionally be required for meetings or events.

The Idea Candidate Will:

  • Have a degree in accounting

  • 7 or more years of experience in accounting, preferably in a nonprofit setting

  • Be detail-oriented

  • Be able to work independently without much direct supervision and produce accurate reports to deadline

  • Be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize based on importance and urgency

  • Communicate well verbally and in writing

  • Be familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

  • Have experience with Quickbooks

Salary and Benefits:

  • $63,000-$67,000 per year, exempt, full-time on-site

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 403b, SEP

  • Discount on classes, free admission to performances

To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to info@thephipps.org

Job Category
Financial and accounting

Salary
$63,000 - $67,000 Per Year

Education
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
5 - 10 years

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