Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

About Baltimore Public Media

Baltimore Public Media (BPM) is the parent organization of WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM. We provide rich, vibrant programming in news, music, arts, and cultureacross expanding radio and digital formatsthat connects, enriches, and elevates the residents and communities of Baltimore and the region. Our mission is rooted in journalistic integrity, cultural merit, and community service.

Position Summary

TheFinanceManager has primary responsibility for serving as the main contact for the day-to-day accounting functionfor BPMincluding full-cycle accounting, financial statements preparation, audit/990assistanceand grant reporting. This position reports toour CFO and the CEO. This position oversees the AP/AR Specialist and works closely with other senior managers at BPM.

Key Responsibilities

• ACHprocessing,bankaccountand credit card reconciliations

• Accruals and other related journal entries associated with themonth-end close

• Maintenance of fixed asset schedulesand monitoring of capital expenditures activity

• Preparation ofreconcilingschedules supportingthefinancial statements

• Compilation ofmonthly financials and forecasts

• Creation and tracking of annual budgets

• Preparation ofboard meeting materials

• Assistancewith personnel and business insurance

• Annual charitable registrationand other corporate filings,regulator/grantor compliance reporting, and tracking of revenues and expenditures associated with grants

• Participation in year-end audit,regulatoryand 990 filings

• Generating annual 1099 forms and 1096 report

Qualifications

• Minimumsixyearsof directly applicable experience

• Full-cycle accounting A/R, A/P, balance sheet reconciliations, reports compilation

• Supervisory experience, including interfacing with various departments/functions

• Foster a collaborative team spirit based on mutual respect

• Able to lead by example, delegate respectfully and make sound independent decisions

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree Accounting or Finance

• CPA-track is a plus

Technical Requirements:

• Strongproficiencyin MS Office Suite and 365. Demonstrated experience in Excel

• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public broadcasting and/or community media (e.g.,radio, digital, TV) experience

• One or more years of public accounting experience

• Familiarity with project and/or people management

• Past interaction with nonprofits and an understanding of mission-based organizations

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail

• Well-developedskills in communication and customer interaction

• Self-starter with proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Proactive andplans aheadwith excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with team members

Benefits:

• In addition to yoursalaryour full benefits package includes health, dental/vision reimbursement,lifeand disability coverage, 403(b) contributions, vacation,sick, and holiday time off.

• Candidatesrelocatingfrom outside Maryland or Washington, DC will be provided withrelocationreimbursement.
  

Equal Opportunity & Organizational Commitment

Baltimore Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team thatrepresentsdiverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We actively encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groupsincluding but not limited to Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilitiesto apply.

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public media organization, Baltimore Public Media operates WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM, serving the Baltimore region and Maryland with trusted journalism, engaging music, and cultural programming. We are dedicated to enriching our community through independent media and publicservice.