Overview

Little Island seeks a Finance Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing key financial functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate has strong judgment, adaptability, and experience managing financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting.

A proactive and forward-thinking leader, the Finance Manager will partner with the Director of Finance to oversee an operating budget of approximately $18M, ensuring strong financial controls and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership & Payroll Oversight

  • Supervise the year-round Finance Associate and Payroll Specialist
  • Manage organization-wide payroll, which includes year-round administrative, park, and artistic staff and expands to approximately 300+ employees during the summer season
  • Ensure all time is approved by the weekly deadline, liaising with all Departments as needed
  • Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, including time approvals, wage calculations, and final payroll reconciliations
  • Develop and implement workflow improvements and employee training programs.
  • Escalate any concerns to the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Human Resources as needed

Financial Operations & Month-End Close

  • Manage the organization-wide monthly close process, ensuring all departments meet deadlines and have access to real-time financial data
  • Conduct final reviews of credit card and petty cash reconciliations
  • Enter all journal entries across the organization
  • Complete bank and credit card reconciliations in Sage Intacct, identifying and correcting discrepancies

Accounts Payable & Compliance

  • Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments
  • Manage the setup and use of organizational credit cards and associate platform (Airbase)
  • Prepare and submit annual 1099s with support from the Finance Associate
  • Maintain compliance with financial policies, contracts, insurance requirements, and IRS documentation
  • Ensure liability insurance and rights reporting are accurate and submitted on time

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

  • Train employees on best practices for the time and attendance system, and its integration with the chart of accounts and expense reconciliation processes
  • Maintain an organized digital system for accounting files and financial records
  • Automate workflows and streamline processes, eliminating redundancies
  • Support the annual audit process

What You Bring

  • B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and/or 5+ years’ experience in the financial management or non-profit bookkeeping
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to guide and lead employees in sound financial practices
  • Experience working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
  • Proficiency in managing accountingfigures, financial records, and posting transactions
  • Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial software; proficiency in English and MS Office
  • High level of accountability, discretion, and ethical decision-making
  • Strong understanding of GAAP compliance, accounts payable principles, and financial best practices
  • Knowledge of Sage Intacct (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Extensis or similar PEO systems (a plus)
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer
  • Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs)
  • Ability to navigate an office environment and attend in-person meetings
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S.

For full job description and application please visit our employment page: https://littleisland.org/employment/

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