Finance Manager

Little Island seeks a Finance Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing key financial functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate has strong judgment, adaptability, and experience managing financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting.

A proactive and forward-thinking leader, the Finance Manager will partner with the Director of Finance to oversee an operating budget of approximately $18M, ensuring strong financial controls and operational excellence.

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

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.

For full job description and application please visit our employment page: https://littleisland.org/employment/