Short Description

Pratt Fine Arts Center is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Director of Finance who will work alongside the director team and Board of Trustees. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance will provide financial leadership by understanding Pratt’s operations and initiatives thoroughly and generating key financial analysis and data to support and build consensus toward organizational goals. The Director of Finance is a core member of the administrative team and is a key finance and risk liaison to the Board of Trustees. The Director of Finance offers the option of a hybrid, flexible work schedule.
Pratt Fine Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of systemic oppression and the ability to apply an anti-racist lens to all work at Pratt. Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPoC) are encouraged to apply.

The Role Overview

Title: Director of Finance
Department: Administration
FTE: 1.0 Full-time, $85,000 to $91,000 annually
Exempt Status: Exempt

Position & Tasks

The Director of Finance will work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Director of Development, alongside the Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Pratt staff, to ensure a high level of understanding of the budget and overall organizational financial health. This position will proactively build trusting relationships and regularly communicate with studio and department managers to understand the drivers of Pratt’s financial performance and identify actions that can foster Pratt’s long-term sustainability.

Budget and Reporting

  • Spearhead the annual budget process, monitor the annual budget, analyze, and provide recommendations to stay on budget
  • Enter the annual budget into QuickBooks
  • Produce monthly financial and cash flow reporting for the Pratt Board of Trustees
  • Meet with all budget officers monthly
  • Assist with the timely process of the 990 and the annual audit
  • Drive process improvements and reliability of financial reporting and comprehension
  • Mine data from various sources and interact with directors and studio managers to understand and estimate costs (for individual classes, studios, etc.) that can inform overhead allocations, portfolio decisions, pricing, and contributed income strategy
  • Regularly review the adequacy of internal financial controls to safeguard assets
  • Analyze and clearly present monthly financials to the Finance Committee, taking accountability for understanding significant variances and performing appropriate follow-up
  • Drive development, implementation, and monitoring of financial controls and practices, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Bookkeeping and Accounting

  • Maintain/manage all accounts
  • Maintain/manage all payable and receivable controls and accounting procedures- including processing authorized payments
  • Reconcile accounts and close books monthly
  • Prepare and codes invoices for BillPay
  • Oversee clear reporting and organization for all income-tracking platforms, including ACC, MaxGiving, Benevity, PayPal, Square, BlackBaud, and foundations
  • Oversee credit card policy, accountability, and reconciliation
  • Maintain a chart of accounts and a class list
  • Prepare and file annual 1099s
  • Make appropriate accrual and deferral entries
  • Make appropriate journal entries to record payroll from payroll reports
  • Manage cash flow to ensure all obligations are met, including payroll, AP, etc.
  • Maintain the organization’s financial policies and procedures

Grant Management

  • Assist with grant submissions and grant reports with the Grants Manager
  • Tracking grant cycles and payments with Grants Manager

Payroll and Operational Administration

  • Administer payroll process and benefits with the Deputy Director
  • Manage select administration activities, including state unemployment and tax registrations
  • Manage insurance policies, including reviewing and renewing liability insurance as well as filing claims, etc.
  • Oversee and respond to inquiries from Federal, State, and local agencies or governments regarding taxes, fees, financial regulations, employment, etc.
  • Assisting with quotes/invoices and payments for vendors
  • Tracking the life cycle of contracts

Who Can Apply?

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, arts administration, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years’ experience managing and leading finances for a non-profit or corporate organization
  • Prior experience in administering an accounting system for a nonprofit or business organization
  • Experience in working across data, demographic, and financial platforms to produce informed reports and directives for an organization
  • Competence serving diverse populations
  • 3+ years’ experience in budgeting processes
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, and your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a resume and three references to Jessica Borusky, Executive Director, at jborusky@pratt.org. No calls or drop-ins, please.

Program Benefits

$85,000 to $91,000 annually with employer-paid benefits; long-term. Retirement programs are provided but are optional. Benefits include 403(b), insurance benefits including vision, dental, life, and disability.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Seattle, WA, United States

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who apply before November 4th, 2025.

Website Link: https://www.pratt.org/join-our-team

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