Finance Associate

Finance Associate

Position ProfileAbout the OpportunityAs a financial management firm that integrates with nonprofit arts organizations from across the country, Arts FMS empowers organizations to focus on their mission, while they focus on the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of the organization. By providing a comprehensive scope of full financial management services, Arts FMS is able to bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to an organization’s financial operations.Arts FMS is pleased to be hiring a Finance Associate to join their growing team. This nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self-directed individual interested in building a career in accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having some nonprofit accounting skills and experience working within a finance department, this administrator will be extremely detail oriented and comfortable communicating internally with colleagues and externally with clients. They will support several Arts FMS consultants, as they guide clients in financial management and decision-making, and will be able to maintain a steady array of financial and administrative tasks with accuracy and timeliness.As Arts FMS rapidly expands their services to a growing list of impressive organizations, this consultant will have the chance to join a collaborative team of thought partners dedicated to financial operations. Fully remote, the team at Arts FMS learns from one another, adapts to the specific needs of clients, and is building a set of practices that will have a significant impact on the cultural field. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance their skills and connect with a variety of ambitious arts organizations and their leaders.About Arts FMSArts FMS delivers exemplary financial management services focused on long-term fiscal health and sustainability, empowering nonprofit arts organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions. Specializing in nonprofit financial management, Arts FMS maintains a talented team of financial consultants, who bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to their client’s financial operations. Their clients receive accurate and timely data that both informs their current strategic financial decisions and better prepares them for the future.As a financial partner, Arts FMS integrates directly with the staff and board of an organization. Once engaged, they work closely with a client to assess what services and systems would most benefit that specific nonprofit organization. The Arts FMS approach is adaptable, designed to work seamlessly with current systems that are effective, while introducing new systems to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows, which will benefit the partnership overall.Arts FMS was founded under the belief that art is vital to our society and is core to the company’s mission. Principals Andrea Nellis and Lucy Mallett bring decades of nonprofit financial management experience as both practitioners and advisors to cultural leaders, strengthening the sector and securing both the present and future of their growing list of clients.Job DescriptionA Finance Associate at Arts FMS reports to one of Arts FMS’s Senior or Lead Finance Consultants. The Finance Associate is a flexible, industrious, and detail-oriented team member, who will support their colleagues in serving three to ten clients. Depending on the relationship with the client, the Finance Associate may be responsible for payroll, bill pay, and bank feed maintenance. They will complete month close tasks as well as day-to-day operational finance tasks. The Finance Associate needs to be judicious about their time to manage numerous projects and deadlines with care and accuracy.Key Responsibilities for Arts FMSEffectively drive their projects to completion; this includes reviewing their own work and that of a Finance Associate or Assistant on an ongoing basis.

Deliver excellent client service through ongoing verbal and written communication, and analysis of the client’s needs.

Handle multiple time-sensitive priorities that require in-depth knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting, reporting, and compliance.

Utilize Excel and QuickBooks Online.Key Responsibilities in working for Arts FMS ClientsOwn the accounts payable process, payroll processing, and ongoing bank feed maintenance for assigned clients.

Review and clear client bank feeds at least weekly to ensure transactions are current and accurately recorded.

Complete month-end close responsibilities by deadlines established by the Project Owner, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Monitor and respond to client requests in Airtable, resolving assigned items on a timely basis.

Perform day-to-day operational accounting functions, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.

Maintain a high standard of accuracy, ensuring financial data is complete, timely, and reliable.

Verify that all transactions include appropriate supporting documentation and comply with internal documentation standards.

Identify discrepancies or issues proactively and communicate them promptly to the Project Owner.

Build trusted relationships with clients by providing responsive, professional service and clear communication.Qualifications1-5 years of nonprofit accounting, managing an organization’s finances, preferably in the arts sector.

Dedication to delivering excellent client service and building strong external relationships with clients through mostly virtual communication channels.

Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in order to manage competing priorities and at times, shifting portfolios.

Self-assurance to work proactively and confidence to ask for guidance or support, when needed.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Strong communication skills.

Expertise in Excel and QuickBooks Online.

A genuine interest in the performing and/or visual arts.Please note: All candidates must have experience working directly in a finance department.CompensationThe salary for this position is $60,000-70,000. Arts FMS provides comprehensive benefits, including providing health, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Employees have access to a 401k plan with a company match, a flexible spending account, and paid time off.

Arts FMS is a fully remote company. The Finance Associate role is a full-time position that works within the company’s core working hours from 9am-6pm Eastern and is based in the United States.Arts FMS is committed to fostering a workplace free from bias, discrimination, and harassment. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and valued for their unique contributions. Arts FMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Application InstructionsThe Finance Associate search is being conducted by Arts FMS, with support from TOC Arts Partners, a national consultancy aligning strategies, structures, and leadership toward a thriving cultural sector.To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact . We kindly request no phone calls.Specific questions about the position may be directed to:Brenna Thomas, Senior Strategist

Applications will be accepted until this role is filled. We encourage you to apply by October 21, 2026 for priority consideration. Interviews may begin at any time, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible for best consideration. Please note that applying before the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview, and all applicants will receive a response regarding the consideration and status of their candidacy.Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that cis men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. #J-18808-Ljbffr