Finance Manager

The Leonardo Museum of Creativity and Innovation first opened in 2011 in downtown Salt Lake City. Over the last decade, we have forged a new museum experience that combines science, technology, and art with hands-on learning in order to inspire creativity and innovation in our visitors and the larger community.

About the role:

Hours: 40 hours per week

Reports to: Director of Programs and Administration

The Finance Manager plays a critical role at The Leonardo, supervising the day-to-day general accounting functions and accounting operations of the museum which includes the receiving and disbursing of cash, recording of revenue, review and follow up on accounts receivable and accounts payable and compilation of data for financial reporting and operational and management accounting reports.

This position has a primary responsibility to protect assets, meet reporting requirements, provide timely, meaningful reporting of operations, and effectively plan for and account for the financial needs of the museum. The position also interfaces with many internal and external stakeholders, so a positive and professional attitude is required.

What you'll be doing:

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversees the reporting of the general ledger and finances of The Leonardo.
• Manages Accounts Payable and Receivables and ensures all bookkeeping is accurate in Quickbooks Online
• Supports all staff with the PO process and other questions for finance
• Manages cashflow and recommends payments and vendor contracts to the Administrative Director
• Ensures compliance with all internal controls
• Interfaces with The Leonardo’s HR company on payroll, 401k and other items
• Interfaces with department managers on budgets, B2A’s and annual budget planning
• Interfaces with The Leonardo’s contracted CPA to review month-end reports, Board reports, etc
• Ensures vendor communications and payments are timely and accurate
• Generates reports of museum activities, of current and proposed financial plans. Administers the Finance department in preparing financial reports for management, including balance sheets and income statements on a combined and departmental basis, both on a monthly and year to date basis. Monitors the budget vs. actual results and investigates and reports on material variances to management
• Oversees the collection of contributions owed the museum, the payment of vendors for services, and maintains control of museum cash
• Audit support: Will have significant responsibility in the annual audit. Expected to work with the outside audit manager by providing schedules and reconciliations of accounts and transactions as requested.
• Responsible for all accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Oversees 1099 payments and oversight as well as fulfillment annually
• Supports the Hospitality Department with payment coordination as necessary
• Ability to track and measure other KPIs
• Other duties as needed
  
  

What We Offer:

• A strong sense of purpose as we positively impact the lives of youth and adults across the state of Utah
• A vibrant, mission-led organization with opportunity for growth
• Supportive, talented, and creative team members
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee membership to The Leonardo
• Guest passes for family and friends
• 401K
• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  

Required skills:

• MUST be proficient in QuickBooks Enterprise, additional training on QuickBooks if needed
• MUST have non-profit accounting experience and knowledge of non-profit best practices
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint) – in particular Excel
• Thorough knowledge of general financial accounting and record-keeping practices and procedures
• Proficiency in drafting financial statements for management, finance committee and board of directors
• Detail oriented and possesses excellent business writing & typing skills
• Must be an excellent comunicator
• Be able to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Possess a high degree of initiative, integrity, and accuracy with the ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Professionalism: Cordial demeanor, friendly, and attentive of people and surroundings
  
  

Required skills:

• Bachelor degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Three plus years of accounting experience required
• Must be positive, self-motivated and work well under pressure in a team environment
  
  

The Leonardo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive culture both for our employees and the community we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, gender/sexual orientations, abilities, and beliefs. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. If you have a disability or special need that may require accommodation, please contact hr@theleonardo.org.

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