Associate Dean of Humanities jobs in Montana

Position Dynamics

• Do you believe that the humanities (history, literature, civic education, culture, languages, philosophy, etc.) can transform lives and build collaborative and inclusive communities?

• Do you have experience with federal compliance and nonprofit accounting practices?

• Would you like your talents, skills, and leadership to make a real difference at a vibrant, highly regarded statewide nonprofit?

If so, Humanities Montana would love to welcome you to our team!

Position Description

The Fiscal Operations Manager is responsible for assuring that Humanities Montana meets the financial standards of the State of Montana and compliance with federal funding regulations and standards. The manager assists the Executive Director in developing a clear vision of the organization’s mission and in translating this mission into achievable goals and objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS AND ADMINISTRATION

• Responsible for fiscal management including preparation of operating budgets, program

budgets, and short- and long-term fiscal planning as assigned by Executive Director.

• Act as HM’s compliance officer.

• Prepare financial statements for HM’s Annual Report and Tri-annual Board meetings. Attend

all Finance/Audit Committee Meetings of the Board of Directors.

• Assist with fiscal management of subawards and programs.

• Prepare financial reports for grant funders.

• Maintain contractual agreements.

• Serve as liaison between CPA firm and Humanities Montana.

• Assist with fundraising.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Oversight of all aspects of the accounts payable and receivable cash management process.

• Record all expenses, revenue, and deposits.

• Prepare payable checks.

• Enter employee credit card charges and reimbursements.

• Accurately documenting donor or grantor restricted funds.

• Reconciliation of monthly or quarterly bank and credit card statements.

• Primary support for accounting software including installation and updates as required.

• Complete required financial reporting demonstrating fiscal compliance with Generally

Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and

Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR Part 200.

PAYROLL PROCESSING

• Process monthly payroll for all employees of Humanities Montana• Ensure compliance with Federal and State pay regulations.

• Oversee benefits administration for organization.

• Timely depositing of Federal and State taxes, retirement and health savings account

contributions.

• Issues W-2s and 1099s.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Education and/or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and two (2) years of equivalent accounting

experience or equivalent.

• Fundamental working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),

Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR Part 200.

• CPA desired.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; retirement contribution (no wait period); generous vacation and paid sick leave policies; and a paid UM campus parking pass.