VP/Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join a nonprofit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota in a part-time contract role. This engagement is expected to run for approximately 2-3+ months while the organization completes its permanent search, and the position will support financial oversight in a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration preferred two days per week. The ideal candidate will bring strong nonprofit finance experience and a hands-on approach to budgeting, reporting, cash management, and day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership and departmental stakeholders to build, oversee, and refine the annual operating budget, including interim reviews and forecast updates.
• Lead monthly close activities by recording journal entries and producing accurate financial reports for leadership and finance committee review.
• Maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts while monitoring restricted, designated, and reserve balances, including timing considerations tied to grant funding.
• Reconcile banking activity, coordinate deposits, and ensure payment approvals follow established signature controls for higher-value disbursements.
• Oversee accounts payable processing through regular payment cycles, accurate coding, and timely release of vendor payments.
• Collaborate with accounting and gallery operations staff to calculate artist commission payments, maintain tax documentation files, and manage year-end contractor reporting forms.
• Monitor incoming receivables with program teams, including oversight of balances related to studio artist security deposits.
• Support the annual external audit by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and organizing relevant governance and budget documentation.
• Manage recurring compliance activities such as sales tax filings, workers' compensation audit support, W-2 distribution, and required tax filings with applicable agencies.
• Supervise the part-time Accountant and provide guidance across financial administration, grant contract tracking, investment monitoring, and expense-related inquiries.