Finance Manager

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000/year
• Job Type: Year-Round
• Employment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
• Schedule Expectations: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday. Availability after regular business hours as needed and on a project basis.
• Work Environment: Onsite with remote flexibility.
• Projected Start Date: May 9, 2025
• How to Apply: Please click the ‘Apply Here’ button below. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete your application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please let us know at jobs@littleisland.org.

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

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties related to park operations as assigned by the Director of Finance

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 15 Vacation Days (prorated based on hire date), up to 3 Personal Days, 7 Sick/Safe Days, up to 10 Little Island Observed Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care (available first of the month after hire date)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligible after 90 days)
• Commuter benefits
• Basic Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partial cell phone reimbursement
• Access discounts at neighborhood businesses

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park’s visitors.
• Little Island’s Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.
• Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.  In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.