Job Type

Full-time

Description

Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Director of Finance

Classification: Exempt

Status: Regular, Full-time

Direct Reports: None

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 annually

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst will manage core accounting functions while leading financial analysis efforts to support strategic decision-making in a collaborative, fast-paced non-profit environment.

Essential Functions and Day-to-Day Work

Accounting (50%):

• Record and reconcile general ledger transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and journal entries.
• Perform monthly and annual closings; prepare supporting schedules for audits and governmental reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and fund accounting requirements.
• Maintain accurate grant and restricted fund tracking.
• Assist with internal controls and audit readiness.

Financial Analysis (50%):

• Develop and maintain financial models for annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Analyze financial results vs. budget, investigate variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports and dashboards for all departments.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for CFO and Controller to present at board meetings.
• Support grant proposals and renewals with budgeting, forecasting, and financial narratives.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.

Leadership Expectations:
• Demonstrate integrity in actions and words.
• Uphold Minnesota Orchestra values in all interactions.
• Meet deadlines and maintain high accuracy in all deliverables.
• Support a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Take initiative in identifying and solving challenges.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Demands

The Minnesota Orchestra is primarily a place-based organization, offering hybrid schedules that require some consistent, in-person, on-site work. While working on site at Orchestra Hall or the administrative offices, work is performed in an open office environment with moderate noise levels in a cubical desk configuration and in a performing art building on stage, in a lobby or other location within the facility, and occasionally in an outdoor environment for outdoor concerts, or other activities. While performing the duties of this position, incumbents may be required to do all or some of the following, with or without accommodation:
• Sit or stand at a desk, counter, or other work surface
• Talk and/or hear spoken words, music, or other sounds
• Use hands or fingers to handle or touch objects around them
• Review documents, monitors, or displays with potentially small print
• Operate a computer, phone and other common office tools or controls
• Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement
• Work in or attend meetings or other events in any of the Orchestra locations or other sites as necessary
• Lift/move objects (such as files, packages, props, or office equipment) or ensure objects are lifted/moved that may weigh up to 15 lbs.

The typical workdays and hours for the organization are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with the possibility of extended evening, weekend or holiday hours. In this exempt position, work is expected to be delivered within established deadlines and quality standards without regard to the typical working days or hours as noted above with some autonomy to determine attendance at a performance or other events.

Perks & Benefits

Our benefit programs are more than just insurance plans. To us, they demonstrate a commitment to our employees and their families that we care about who they are and their health and wellbeing.

Health Benefits

Generous employer contributions to medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) funding each pay period

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Time Off Benefits

Generous PTO accrual

Generous sick leave accrual

Volunteering Time Off

13 organizational holidays

Financial Benefits

401(k) Plan with two ways to earn organizational contributions

Perks

MetroPass

Parking Garage Discounts

Complimentary and Discounted Tickets

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA or progress toward it is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Technology/Equipment:
• Advanced Excel skills. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus.
• Experience with accounting/ERP software preferred.

Salary Description

$85,000 to $105,000