Director of Finance and Accounting

Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) is a Minnesota-based nonprofit searching for a Director of Finance & Accounting. This key member of the Finance leadership team will support TPT's mission to Enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of public media by overseeing critical activities associated with internal and external reporting, financial audits, cashflow analysis, internal controls, deep financial assessments of operations and the balance sheet and, at least initially, budgeting and forecasting.

They will also support the CFO in the areas of board and committee reporting, treasury management, managing and interacting with external service providers and other key financial activities.

This role requires a highly collaborative and relationship-driven leader who engages effectively with all levels of personnel and other stakeholders.

This position currently has 4 direct reports and reports directly to the CFO.

Hiring Salary : $150,000 - $165,000 annually (depending on qualifications)

Hybrid Work Environment : Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area.

LEADERSHIP (20% - 25% of time)

• Lead, inspire, and manage team members to excel in their work to maximize individual contribution and personal development.
• Leverage strengths of the finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop training to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; promote a positive & integrated accounting services approach.
• Assist in leading presentations to the Finance, Investment and Audit committee and will work closely with the senior leadership team.
• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations with responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grants administration and fixed assets.

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (30% to 35% of time)

• Lead departmental budgeting process including design, financial reporting, financial analysis and management oversight.
• Review monthly results and variance analysis with managers, aligning on business adjustments to meet or exceed financial goals.
• Design, update, and oversee the submission and implementation of rate structures to recover costs of production and project support activities.
• Lead or assist in value-added analytical projects as assigned by CEO, CFO or other Executive Team members.
• Oversee system upgrades including development and administration tools and processes used for departmental and project budgets.
• Collaborate with CFO to maintain Long Range Financial Plan in support of strategic plan.
• Plan and administer cash flow management to ensure operational cash needs can be met while optimizing investment opportunities according to set policies.
• Monitor financial results to ensure accuracy, assets are safeguarded, and financial services are delivered as expected.
• Monitor investment performance and adherence to governance strategies.

ACCOUNTING, REPORTING, AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS (40% TO 45% of time)

• Oversee the preparation of GAAP financial statements and schedules while providing appropriate commentary on results to management and externally as required.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics for various complex account balances.
• Develop, implement and evaluate accounting policies.
• Lead Accounting staff through financial audits, serving as primary liaison with external Auditors.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close, for preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports.
• Provide for the stewardship of all grants and contributions, including annual giving, capital campaigns, special projects, endowment campaigns, and other related solicitations.
• Direct the preparation, coordination, and successful completion of annual financial audit, A-133 audit, 401(k) audit, 990, corporate filings, etc.

within the applicable timeframe to meet filing requirements and Committee meetings.

• Lead financial oversight of project proposal and budget approval process, ensuring that approval processes are understood and followed by project leaders and production management.
• Regularly assesses, assigns, and documents internal controls to safeguard station assets and support accurate financial statements.
• Ensure TPT has the systems, policies, and procedures in place to support effective program implementations and conduct "no surprises" audits.

Required Experience

• 2+ years accounting experience
• 5+ years leadership experience at a Director / Controller level
• Bachelor's degree in accounting

Preferred Experience

3+ years nonprofit experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities :

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting and analysis, data privacy, etc
• Financial leadership of a large-scale change initiative.
• Strong team leader with commitment to mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team.
• Successful experience coordinating audit activities and managing accounting operations.
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and implementing accounting tools.
• A proven track record of developing and utilizing business intelligence tools to improve quality and efficiency of financial and business processes.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to analyze the overall business impact.
• Comfortable with change and knowledgeable on recent trends in financial tools and processes. Workday Adaptive experience preferred.
• Able to manage several important projects with tight time commitments.
• Project management experience is a plus, particularly large cross-organizational projects.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; with experience in translating complex financial concepts and key data to all levels of staff.

We know that engaging, building trust, and making a difference relies on the collective wisdom and strength of a truly diverse organization.

With this in mind, and as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we encourage and strongly welcome candidates of all identities, lived experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.

Twin Cities PBS is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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