This position supports Free Arts by setting and driving financial discipline and operational efficiency, contributing insights that aid overall organizational performance and achieving the strategic vision for the organization. This position supervises finance and operations staff, directing all internal accounting and external reporting needs of the agency, human resources, technology, and resource management.

Department: Operations

Supervises others: Yes

Reports to: Executive Director

Employment Status: Full-time employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Full-time employee benefits

Starting Salary: $68,000

Location: Phoenix & Surrounding Area

Remote & Flexible Schedule Eligible: Yes, can explore modifications after 30 days of employment.

 

                                               Position Competencies and Responsibilities

 Strategic Thinking – Expert level of competency

• Demonstrates the ability to "connect the dots" between multiple systems - internal and external.
• Monitors the forces driving current reality that may have long-term effects.
• Develops plans to prepare for opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Develops, executes, and maintains finance-related and operational goals based on the organization’s strategic vision with performance metrics that drive growth, as well as promotes buy-in from staff and board.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the organization’s human resources compliance and strategy needs.
• Monitors and understands internal and external landscape within the HR department and identifies potential short- and long-term effects on Free Arts success. 
• Creates connections and bridges understanding organizationally in all areas of operations including budgeting, programs, fundraising, marketing, technology, and strategic planning to all stakeholders.
• Responsible for implementing the organizational three-year budgeting cycle, $2.5 MM- $3.5MM (AP & AR) annually.

Leads through Vision & Values – Expert level of competency

• Inspires others with compelling visions.
• Translates visions into activities, behaviors, and performance expectations.
• Recognizes and rewards actions that support Free Arts' vision and values.
• Ensures mission statement remains in the forefront of all aspects and decisions of the organization through oversight of the financial and operational health of the organization.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Board of Directors Internal Relations committee, Audit committee, and other areas as assigned.
• Implementation of organizational operations support.
• Provides oversight of all Human Resources and Culture initiatives.

Develops Others – Advanced level of competency

• Establishes and clearly communicates performance standards.
• Gives people assignments that will help develop their skills, abilities, and knowledge.
• Holds people accountable for achieving established goals and standards.
• Manages the Finance Manager in the creation of, and reporting-out of, the organizational financial position on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manages the Information Technology Manager in support of the organization’s data and IT structure.
• Manages the implementation of organizational operations support and building management.
• Manages the HR Specialist to ensure all HR related processes are being followed in support of the organization’s goals.  

Analytical Thinking – Advanced level of competency

• Defines the cause, effect, impact and scope of problems and their relationships to each other.
• Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.
• Utilizes logic and systematic processes to analyze and solve problems.
• Oversees organizational compliance through staff training sessions, performance tracking, and developing processes for the implementation of new and existing compliance requirements.
• Notices similarities between different and apparently unrelated situations.
• Quickly identifies the central or underlying issues in a complex situation.

Implements – Advanced level of competency

• Anticipates, identifies, and resolves problems or obstacles.
• Delegates appropriate responsibilities and authority.
• Ensure adequate resources are available to achieve objectives.

 

                                              Organizational Competencies Include:

Mission Focused

• Promotes the transformative nature of resilience-building arts programs.
• Makes business decisions grounded in the mission.
• Promotes healing nature of art, creativity & healing.
• Advocates for the interests of children & partners.

Communicate Effectively

• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept appropriately informed.
• Tailors communication content, tone, and method (verbal written, email, phone, etc.) to audience.
• Seeks to fully understand before responding.

Instills Trust

• Consistently delivers on commitments, demonstrating both competence and credibility internally and externally.
• Actions are aligned with intent and words.
• Involves people in decisions that affect them.

Collaborative

• Prioritizes organization and group objectives over individual goals.
• Aids and supports others to help them reach their individual goals.
• Expresses disagreements constructively and works toward solutions that are mutually beneficial.

Self-Management

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain composure.
• Takes initiative and acts without waiting for direction with available information.
• Accepts responsibility for gathering information, taking action and results.

• Candidate will have 5 years of related experience with a background in operations.
• Experience elevating the financial function, systems, and policies to meet the needs of a growing organization.
• Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks including resolving complaints, counseling managers and staff on the interpretation of policies, procedures. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in communication.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain oversight and compliance of an organizational budget in excess of $2 MM.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications at a high-functioning level.
• High-level experience and understanding using software for maintaining and communicating financial position.
• Must be able to have access to and provide reliable transportation for self. An AZ driver’s license and proof of insurance is required for qualifying mileage reimbursements.
• Must be able to obtain and hold an Arizona Department of Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• This person frequently interacts with staff, board members, funders, and constituents about the policies, procedures, and overall compliance of Free Arts at an executive level. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualities and experience in addition to the years of experience are highly desirable:

• Background in human resources, technology resources, and/or building management.
• Experience with equitable and inclusive practices.
• Non-profit experience
• Ability to read and write in Spanish.
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with CRM software (Salesforce ideal)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time using a computer.
• Must be able to identify and assess written materials including fine print.
• Must be able to position self to maintain files, supplies, document boxes, and other materials up to 10 pounds as needed.

Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to regularly work in a well-lit, temperature-controlled work area.
• Must be able to work a mix weekday and weekends if needed.
• Must be able to work in an open area with other employees and volunteers 80% of the time.

Please apply by visiting: https://freeartsaz.org/careers/