Deputy Director of Finance

IAM is currently accepting applications for a Deputy Director of Finance. This is an exempt, full-time W2 employee position, eligible for health benefits, retirement benefits, accrued Vacation and Paid Sick Leave, and a paid one-week winter break. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted until February 28, 2026.

Start date anticipated for Spring 2026.

The Deputy Director of Finance will work directly with IAM's Executive Director and financial management team to oversee IAM’s day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, reporting, and grants management. This position is an integral part of our tight-knit team that celebrates the independent, community-driven, and collaborative spirit of our mission.

This is a dynamic hybrid position with time split between working remotely, the IAM office in San Francisco, and potential site visits with Affiliate projects; candidates will be encouraged to work at least two days a week in IAM’s office at the Pacific Felt Factory (2830 20th Street, San Francisco). Offsite work hours will be coordinated with the Executive Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of appropriate financial policies and procedures; ensure accuracy of financial data entry in accordance with GAAP
• Lead and manage day-to-day financial operations including a team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and grants management
• Support IAM’s fiscally sponsored projects to successfully navigate our financial management systems
• Conduct quality control across all financial systems
• Generate and distribute accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for IAM’s fiscally sponsored projects, Executive Director, and the Board of Director
• Manage the annual audit
• Oversee successful implementation and maintenance of appropriate accounting software
• Supervise the administration of payroll functions and reconciliation in compliance with all local, state, and Federal regulations
• Manage workers compensation audits
• Support Executive Director with the yearly insurance renewal process and compliance
• Additional projects as assigned by ED.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to support IAM’s mission
• Minimum 5 years experience in a non-profit accounting and/or financial management position
• Demonstrated understanding of non-profit accounting principles, cost allocation procedures, and internal controls
• Demonstrated experience managing small teams (3-5 people)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse community of artists, media producers, journalists, culture-makers, administrators, educators, funders, and organizational partners
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficient with Quickbooks Online
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, Zoom, and cloud-based record-management systems (Google Drive, Dropbox, Box)
• Comfortable learning new technologies
• Preferred skills, but not mandatory:
  • Knowledge of fiscal sponsorship services
  • Knowledge of Gusto or similar online payroll system

Working Conditions

• Full-time, exempt W2 employee position for approximately 30-40 hours per week
• Currently living in the Bay Area or willing to relocate
• This is a hybrid position: flexible hours, split time between working remotely, IAM office in San Francisco, and potential site visits with Affiliate projects
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required

• Employee is eligible for health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Accrued Vacation PTO and Paid Sick Leave, plus one week paid time off between December 25th to January 1st
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Eligible for 401(k) plan after six months