Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Finance Director
Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Denver, Colorado, United States,
Classification:
Regular Full-Time (Exempt)Reports to:
President & CEOOur Dream:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Director to join Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s leadership team. The Finance Director will play a crucial role in managing the financial health of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support our mission. This individual will manage the full lifecycle of activities for budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting, and audit preparation. They will have a passion for improving processes that increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial management, love the details and mentoring a team, and can see the big picture and long term strategy. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess a strong financial acumen in the nonprofit sector, we encourage you to apply for this Finance Director role.About:Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a year-round visual-arts not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization with a 55-year history of providing transformative experiences that celebrate artists, art-making and creative dialog, at the intersection of craft and the global contemporary art world. Anderson Ranch brings together both aspiring and internationally renowned artists who come from across the country and around the world to test new ideas, explore new disciplines and techniques, hone their art-making skills, engage in meaningful dialog and connect with thought leaders in the artistic community.Anderson Ranch’s campus is an artistic community nestled among the pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The Ranch campus consists of 14 buildings providing 55,000 square feet of facilities including eight studio buildings, a gallery, a lecture hall, café, store, administrative offices, a student dormitory, as well as residential apartments and cabins. State-of-the-art equipment allows cross-disciplinary experimentation within the mediums of ceramics, woodworking, photography, digital fabrication, painting, sculpture and printmaking. The campus is an oasis of renovated 19th-century cabins and barns that sit alongside contemporary designed buildings, all within the renowned cultural and recreation communities of Aspen/Snowmass, CO, and the Roaring Fork Valley.Mission:Anderson Ranch’s mission is to enrich lives with art, inspiration and community.We achieve this by offering:Workshops : Providing intensive 1-3-week workshops for artists of all levels and all ages that both improve technical art-making skills and provide transformative experiences for art makers.Advanced Mentoring Programs : Offering three-year mentoring programs that advance artistic practice and careers in the arts.Artist Residencies : Providing 5 and 10-week long juried Artists-in-Residence programs, which give emerging and mid-career professional artists the time, space and resources to develop new work using our world-class facilities.Visiting Artist Experiences : Providing flexible and unique curated experiences to support established national and international artists seeking a retreat to experiment in new mediums or with new techniques and ideas, supported by our staff.Anderson Ranch Editions : Artists are invited to work with our professional staff in our studios to make prints or multiples in traditional and cutting-edge processes.Community Engagement : Hosting lectures, discussions, seminars and special events which build a community that appreciates, understands and supports artmaking within the global contemporary art world and the human experience for both Anderson Ranch guests and the local community.Core Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership : Formulate and execute the organization’s financial strategy, aligning it with the overarching mission and objectives. Collaborate closely with the Executive Team to develop and implement sustainable, long-term financial plans that foster growth and resilience.Inspirational Team Leadership : Lead the finance department, offering mentorship, guidance, and supervision to the Accounting Administrators. Cultivate a dynamic and effective work environment within the finance department.Budget Development and Financial Reporting : Spearhead the annual budgeting process, working in tandem with department heads to establish pragmatic financial targets. Produce and present accurate financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.General Ledger Management : Supervise and execute all coding and data entry essential for generating accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.Bank and Cash Flow Oversight : Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and ensure review by all appropriate parties.Regulatory Compliance & Audit : Assure compliance with all financial regulations, accounting best practices, nonprofit reporting obligations, tax laws, and grant regulations.State and Federal Reporting : Supervise all state and federal reporting obligations.Strategic Investment Stewardship : Collaborate with the outside investment manager and the Finance and Investment Committee.Grant and Fund Reporting : Monitor and report on the financial aspects of grants and funding received.Proactive Risk Management : Identify financial risks and formulate strategies to mitigate them.Payroll Precision and Benefits Management : Collaborate closely with HR to execute payroll and manage payroll records.Expected Skills & Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, FinancialEdge) and Excel/Google Sheets.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Exceptional leadership and communication abilities.Shared appreciation for and commitment to the mission and work of Anderson Ranch Arts Center.Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; master’s degree and/or CPA qualification preferred.Proven experience (8+ years) in a senior financial management position.Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Light work that includes moving objects up to 15 pounds.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.Typical tasks as required to actively teach and supervise art studios/facilities.Other Duties:
The descriptions above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the role.This is an in-office position based in Snowmass, CO.This role requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours as needed.Employment requires successfully passing the pre-employment Background Check. The selected individual must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.Anderson Ranch is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.
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Regular Full-Time (Exempt)Reports to:
President & CEOOur Dream:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Finance Director to join Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s leadership team. The Finance Director will play a crucial role in managing the financial health of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support our mission. This individual will manage the full lifecycle of activities for budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting, and audit preparation. They will have a passion for improving processes that increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial management, love the details and mentoring a team, and can see the big picture and long term strategy. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess a strong financial acumen in the nonprofit sector, we encourage you to apply for this Finance Director role.About:Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a year-round visual-arts not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization with a 55-year history of providing transformative experiences that celebrate artists, art-making and creative dialog, at the intersection of craft and the global contemporary art world. Anderson Ranch brings together both aspiring and internationally renowned artists who come from across the country and around the world to test new ideas, explore new disciplines and techniques, hone their art-making skills, engage in meaningful dialog and connect with thought leaders in the artistic community.Anderson Ranch’s campus is an artistic community nestled among the pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The Ranch campus consists of 14 buildings providing 55,000 square feet of facilities including eight studio buildings, a gallery, a lecture hall, café, store, administrative offices, a student dormitory, as well as residential apartments and cabins. State-of-the-art equipment allows cross-disciplinary experimentation within the mediums of ceramics, woodworking, photography, digital fabrication, painting, sculpture and printmaking. The campus is an oasis of renovated 19th-century cabins and barns that sit alongside contemporary designed buildings, all within the renowned cultural and recreation communities of Aspen/Snowmass, CO, and the Roaring Fork Valley.Mission:Anderson Ranch’s mission is to enrich lives with art, inspiration and community.We achieve this by offering:Workshops : Providing intensive 1-3-week workshops for artists of all levels and all ages that both improve technical art-making skills and provide transformative experiences for art makers.Advanced Mentoring Programs : Offering three-year mentoring programs that advance artistic practice and careers in the arts.Artist Residencies : Providing 5 and 10-week long juried Artists-in-Residence programs, which give emerging and mid-career professional artists the time, space and resources to develop new work using our world-class facilities.Visiting Artist Experiences : Providing flexible and unique curated experiences to support established national and international artists seeking a retreat to experiment in new mediums or with new techniques and ideas, supported by our staff.Anderson Ranch Editions : Artists are invited to work with our professional staff in our studios to make prints or multiples in traditional and cutting-edge processes.Community Engagement : Hosting lectures, discussions, seminars and special events which build a community that appreciates, understands and supports artmaking within the global contemporary art world and the human experience for both Anderson Ranch guests and the local community.Core Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership : Formulate and execute the organization’s financial strategy, aligning it with the overarching mission and objectives. Collaborate closely with the Executive Team to develop and implement sustainable, long-term financial plans that foster growth and resilience.Inspirational Team Leadership : Lead the finance department, offering mentorship, guidance, and supervision to the Accounting Administrators. Cultivate a dynamic and effective work environment within the finance department.Budget Development and Financial Reporting : Spearhead the annual budgeting process, working in tandem with department heads to establish pragmatic financial targets. Produce and present accurate financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.General Ledger Management : Supervise and execute all coding and data entry essential for generating accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.Bank and Cash Flow Oversight : Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and ensure review by all appropriate parties.Regulatory Compliance & Audit : Assure compliance with all financial regulations, accounting best practices, nonprofit reporting obligations, tax laws, and grant regulations.State and Federal Reporting : Supervise all state and federal reporting obligations.Strategic Investment Stewardship : Collaborate with the outside investment manager and the Finance and Investment Committee.Grant and Fund Reporting : Monitor and report on the financial aspects of grants and funding received.Proactive Risk Management : Identify financial risks and formulate strategies to mitigate them.Payroll Precision and Benefits Management : Collaborate closely with HR to execute payroll and manage payroll records.Expected Skills & Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, FinancialEdge) and Excel/Google Sheets.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Exceptional leadership and communication abilities.Shared appreciation for and commitment to the mission and work of Anderson Ranch Arts Center.Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; master’s degree and/or CPA qualification preferred.Proven experience (8+ years) in a senior financial management position.Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.Light work that includes moving objects up to 15 pounds.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.Typical tasks as required to actively teach and supervise art studios/facilities.Other Duties:
The descriptions above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the role.This is an in-office position based in Snowmass, CO.This role requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours as needed.Employment requires successfully passing the pre-employment Background Check. The selected individual must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.Anderson Ranch is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.
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