Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)

Assistant Controller

Full-time, exempt

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000

Onsite

The Job

Primarily responsible for managing, and maintaining the general ledger, grant and restricted fund reporting, and administering the accounting software.

In this role, you will...

1. Manages and maintains the general ledger system.

*Maintains the general ledger to ensure all internal and external reports generated are accurate and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

*Monitors and analyzes reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, resolving and correcting errors in a timely manner.

*Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries as required.

*Serves as backup for the Controller in managing the Accounting Team.

2. Manages financial administration and reporting for grants and restricted funds

*Assists with preparing budgets that support grant and funding request narratives.

*Monitors use of grant funds and coordinates with Advancement and grant managers to ensure utilization of funds complies with grant requirements.

*Manages financial reporting to funders that meet grant and funder deadlines.

*Work with Head of Budget and Financial Planning and Controller to ensure grant income/expenses are incorporated into cash management and operating budget.

*Maintains systems for analysis and tracking of restricted funds.

*Monitors use of restricted funds to ensure compliance for designated purpose.

*Provides ad hoc reporting and analysis of restricted funds.

3. Coordinates administration of the accounting software.

*Liaison with Information Systems department and software vendor.

*Designs management reports using accounting system with input from Controller and Head of Budget and Financial Planning.

*Trains general accounting staff in accounting system.

4. Assists Controller with the annual audit and tax returns.

*Prepares audit workpapers in compliance with FASB not-for-profit requirements.

*Prepares workpapers required for completion of the Form 990, and associated state tax returns.

5. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Controller.

Requirements

Required:

*B.A. or B.S. in Accounting

*3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably including budget and planning

*Advanced Excel skills including proficiency with pivot tables

*Excellent written and oral communication skills

*Ability to work responsibly with confidential information

*Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite or similar accounting software and other accounting applications

Preferred:

*Not-for-profit experience

*10+ M budget experience

*CPA or CMA a plus

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online at https://jobs-artsmia.submittable.com/submit.

Posting Deadline

No set expiration date. Job postings typically stay posted until candidates are selected for phone interviews.

Mia is committed to championing policies and practices that value diversity, foster equity, and empower an accessible and inclusive environment. Our strength lies in the diversity among the broad range of people who contribute their time and talents to Mia. We consider inclusion and accessibility a driver of institutional excellence and seek out diversity of participation, thought, and action. It is our aim, therefore, that our employees, trustees, interns, and volunteers reflect and embrace these core values.

Mia is recognized by the Age-Friendly Institute's Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+.

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