Position: Controller, Minnesota Street Project and Minnesota Street Project Foundation

Status: Full-time | Exempt | Salary

Compensation Group: Experienced

Compensation Range: $ 110,000 – 140,000 per year

Reports to: Founder and Chief Financial Officer

Hours: Monday – Friday office hours plus nights and weekends as needed The Minnesota Street Project and Minnesota Street Project Foundation, located in San Francisco’s Dogpatch Neighborhood, provide physical spaces and financial support for arts and artists, and produce programs that engage the Bay Area community with the visual arts. The Minnesota Street Project and Minnesota Street Project Foundation are committed to diversity, equity and inclusiveness and are equal opportunity employers.

Job Summary:

Minnesota Street Project and Minnesota Street Project Foundation are hiring an experienced Controller. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience with for-profit accounting and familiarity with the basic tenets of non-profit finance. The Controller will be responsible for accounting operations, producing financial reports, and maintaining accurate accounting records.

The Controller will exhibit a friendly and approachable demeanor with all Minnesota  Street Project clients, staff, tenants, and vendors, acting as a positive ambassador for the Project. This person must value teamwork, collaboration, and community. This person will demonstrate an understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in the arts and in our daily lives and has cultural flexibility/agility and a commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operations of accounting department, including accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, payroll, tax deadlines, and document storage
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
• Prepare tenant deposit returns and refunds
• Research and reconcile account discrepancies
• Reconcile data among multiple business systems
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial reports
• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Prepare regulatory filings
• Follow and enforce established financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems
• Hire, train, and manage accounting staff
• Communicate regularly with upper management and leadership team
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

• 5+ years prior experience in for-profit accounting or finance
• Familiarity with non-profit finance
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience of generally accepted accounting principle (GAAP)
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations
• Experience with financial analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Experience working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organization and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Capable of working well as part of a team as well as independently

To Apply:

Please email esume with the subject line “Controller – Last Name” to jobs@minnesotastreetproject.com. No calls, please. Thank you for your interest in Minnesota Street Project.

Benefits:

Minnesota Street Project offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, Paid Time Off and Parental Leave, Retirement Savings, 401-k Plan, and Pre-Taxed Commuter and Childcare Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minnesota Street Project provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.