Business Manager

The Business Manager is a reliable, self-starting professional who is fully responsible for completing all day-to-day financial and administrative management tasks and helping The Iowa Children’s Museum (The ICM) set and achieve long-range goals. This important work is carried out in tandem with the executive director, finance/executive committee, board of directors, and fellow members of the staff leadership team. The Business Manager handles all daily accounting work for an organization with an annual budget of roughly $1.9M, completes month-end financial reports for board review, and coordinates the organization’s annual financial audit. In coordination with the ED and other staff leaders, the BM also manages various administrative functions within the organization, builds and maintains important external relationships, and supports broader organizational initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting/Financial Management
Works as a “one-person shop” bookkeeping operation, completing all daily and weekly accounting tasks
Manages accounts payable, accounts receivable and the creation of all financial reports for organization, in alignment with all generally accepted non-profit accounting principles. 
Assists in the management of all banking relationships; reconciles bank statements monthly; coordinates monthly/quarterly reconciliation between accounting and donor management software.
Provides critical input to board of directors and the executive director on annual organizational budget; manages the process of drafting, approving and making mid-year adjustments to budget document.
Coordinates all activities related to organization’s annual independent financial audit. 
Ensures that The ICM remains transparent and fully compliant in all aspects of its financial “life” including, but not limited to, the organization’s use of restricted funds, various local and federal grant programs, and as the fiscal sponsor for certain mission-aligned initiatives.

HR/Administration
Works with director of museum operations to on-board new employees; coordinates with third party payroll provider on bi-weekly payroll processing, pay rate changes, payroll taxes, etc.
Assists executive director and director of museum operations in the management and regular review of employee benefits program, as well as employee handbook. 
Manages key administrative office functions including, but not limited to, copier lease/maintenance, postage meter and general office supplies. 
Ensures organizational compliance in a range of areas to include local, state and federal filings; updates to employment law; etc.

General Leadership
Serves as a staff liaison to the ICM finance/executive committee; assists in the development of monthly meeting agenda; works regularly with board treasurer on various initiatives. 
Provides input on long-term financial direction for the organization in alignment with three-year strategic plan, annual budget and operational work plans.
Works to develop and nurture relationships with various stakeholders including, but not limited to, board members, donors, vendors, auditors and external program officers.
Supports broader organizational initiatives including, but not limited to, in-museum celebration days, off-site special event fundraisers and community programs. 

Schedule 
Generally, weekdays (Monday-Friday) on-site at The ICM in Coralville, though some remote work is possible. Pre-planned evening and weekend work is required occasionally throughout the year, especially in connection with special event fundraisers, audit season, etc.

Salary & Benefits
Compensation is $50,000 annually. Full health/dental/vision benefits offered, as well as matching contributions to Simple IRA, paid holidays, PTO, free annual family museum membership, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, etc. 

Qualifications
College degree in relevant field (or equivalent combination of experience/training which allows individual to perform key duties) is required.
Minimum of 3 years in accounting/finance/business administration/HR or related field is required. Past experience in a non-profit environment is a plus, but not required.
Demonstrated ability to plan, execute and lead.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills required.
Detail-oriented, results-driven, self-motivated, responsible and dependable.
Strong computer skills required. Substantial experience with QuickBooks (or other similar accounting software) required. Additional experience with database management is a plus.
Highly organized and capable of juggling multiple priorities, projects and deadlines.
Flexibility and a strong spirit of teamwork, as well as enthusiasm about working in a children’s museum environment, are essential.
Physical requirements: Must be able to complete tasks with repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and fingers; kneel, squat or stand and move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and/or confined spaces; communicate with others to exchange information

To Apply
Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected] or apply online through Indeed.com. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled, and interviews will occur on a rolling basis.

The Iowa Children’s Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a mission-focused nonprofit, we recognize that we’re better when leveraging the collective strength and depth of our great community. As such, we value the opportunity to consider candidates for employment from diverse backgrounds and with a range of different experiences that go beyond a resume. If you’re someone with a combination of experience and education that’s similar to what is listed in this job description and have a passion for this kind of work, please apply. And if we can do anything to assist you along the way, please let us know.