Company Description
The National Cherry Blossom Festival produces and promotes the nation’s greatest springtime celebration and is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational and entertainment initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial activities of the organization, including financial analysis and planning, accounting operations and reporting, budgeting and external audits. The Finance Manager is responsible for establishing and improving upon the organization’s financial policies and procedures and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance of the financial functions. Additionally, the Finance Manager provides guidance to senior management, supports Board relations through clear communication of financial reporting and analysis and is the primary interface with external parties on financial matters, including banks, vendors, customers and tax authorities.
Responsibilities
Provide primary support for the business operations functions of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Communicate with management staff, Board members, clients and vendors using a high degree of tact, professionalism and discretion. Handle NCBF materials under direction of the President and CEO of the NCBF. Carry out directives and established policies and completes assignments with moderate supervision. Organize daily work within parameters set by the NCBF. Track funds and handle cash and confidential financial documents. This position reports to the Director of Business Operations and works in conjunction with the President and CEO as well as the Treasurer of the organization.
The Finance Manager is responsible for:
Financial & Operational Management
Accounting & Administration
Project Areas
Board Committee Assistance
Qualifications
As an integral part of the NCBF team, this salaried exempt position participates fully in the production and execution of Festival events. This requires flexibility to be available evenings and weekends and to work additional hours during peak periods.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000/year. Benefits package includes health insurance with prescription drug, dental, and eye plans (substantially underwritten by NCBF); annual and sick leave; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; flexible spending account; 401K plan with safe harbor contributions eligible 6 months after hire; parking/transit subsidy.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
The National Cherry Blossom Festival produces and promotes the nation’s greatest springtime celebration and is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational and entertainment initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial activities of the organization, including financial analysis and planning, accounting operations and reporting, budgeting and external audits. The Finance Manager is responsible for establishing and improving upon the organization’s financial policies and procedures and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance of the financial functions. Additionally, the Finance Manager provides guidance to senior management, supports Board relations through clear communication of financial reporting and…