Finance and Accounting Manager
Employment Type
Job (Full-time)Job Categories
Administrative & Finance
Job Description
The Garden is currently seeking applicants for the position of Finance and Accounting Manager to manage the financial functions of a $5 million operating budget.
About Us
The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization managed by the Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of the City of Memphis. Hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the daily operations of the finance department, including A/P, A/R, cash receipts, general ledger, cash forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly reports for each operating area plus consolidated reports by the 10th business day of the month.
- Work with the Executive Director and senior staff to create the annual budget including individual income statements for each operating area.
- Coordinate audit and tax preparation functions.
- Oversee investment results of endowment and financial reserves and provide overall treasury management.
- Assure timeliness of all licensing, permitting renewals, compliance, and sales tax mandates.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director, including cross-training on payroll and benefits.
Education and Experience
- Desired Background: Mid to senior-level accounting manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Non-profit accounting experience
- Detail-oriented, team player, and problem solver
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Information
Special Requirements:
- Must submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Position is officed on site, inside of the Memphis Botanic Garden offices.
- Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, in-person at the Garden.
- Occasional nights and weekends are required.
- Compensation is commensurate with education, skills, and experience.
- Full benefits package offered including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, paid sick leave and paid vacation, 12 paid holidays annually, and a 401K match program.
Application Instructions
If interested, email resume and cover letter to Mary Helen Butler at maryhelen.butler@membg.org.
