Finance Manager

Position Overview: Manage The Vera Project’s bookkeeping, finance, & business development needs. 

Financial Management 

• Manage all bookkeeping needs at The Vera Project, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoicing, bill payment, subscription renewal, and more. 
• Maintain financial records for all accounts, income, and expenses using QuickBooks Online and and/or applicable accounting softwares and platforms.  
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial controls and federal, state, county, and city regulations, including all licenses, insurance, and 501(c)3 requirements.  
• Prepare detailed financial reports and budgets on an annual, quarterly, and monthly basis, or as needed for strategic planning, funding requests, grant reporting, and more.  
• Work with the Executive Director to prepare 1099s, W2s, and annual tax returns. 
• Co-manage, develop, and implement financial policies for all programming, events, staff, independent contractors, and interns.  
• On-board and process all paperwork for new employees, teaching artists, and contract staff with the Executive Director.  
• Manage the payment of all teaching artists, contract staff, and trainees as applicable.
• Prepare and process all reimbursements, stipends, scholarships, and other means of financial support for The Vera Project’s staff and community.  
• Administer employee benefits in collaboration with the Executive Director.  
• Manage financial relationships and provide admin support to VERA fiscal sponsors
• Track, record, analyze, and report on organizational and program metrics for grants, donors, and various annual reports. 
• Coordinate the finance and bookkeeping needs for The Vera Project’s fundraising and special events

Business Development

• Support the development and implementation of strategies, best practices, and partnerships that expand and improve The Vera Project’s earned revenue streams. 
• Co-manage corporate and community rental programming with the Artistic Director. 
• Support the development team on campaigns, fundraisers, and grants as needed.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Please address the following topics in your cover letter:  

• Please tell us about your experience in finance, bookkeeping, business development, and database management in detail.
• What do your specific skills and interests bring to this role?
• What is your background, if any,  working or volunteering with nonprofit organizations and community spaces?
• What relationship do you have with The Vera Project, Seattle’s music and arts community, and/or the DIY scene?

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to hiringcommittee@theveraproject.org with “Finance Manager, *Your First and Last Name*” in the subject line by Sunday, June 16th at 11:59PM.    

If you do not quite fit into the listed job description and feel you may still be a great candidate, don’t hesitate to apply & tell us about yourself! Send all questions to hiringcommittee@theveraproject.org