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Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Director of Finance

Classification: Exempt

Status: Regular, Full-time

Direct Reports: None

Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000 annually

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst will manage core accounting functions while leading financial analysis efforts to support strategic decision-making in a collaborative, fast-paced non-profit environment.

About the Minnesota Orchestra:

The Minnesota Orchestra is a Grammy Award-winning orchestra known for acclaimed performances in Minnesota and around the world, a storied history of recordings and radio broadcasts, innovative educational engagement programs and a commitment to new orchestral music. Founded by Emil Oberhoffer in 1903 as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, the organization was the eighth major orchestra established in the United States. In 1911, it began a series of children's concerts under the sponsorship of the Young People's Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA), which continues to this day. Early in the 1920s, the orchestra was one of the first to be heard on recordings and on the radio, playing a nationally broadcast concert with guest conductor Bruno Walter in 1923. In 1968, the orchestra changed its name to the Minnesota Orchestra (or Minnesota Orchestral Association).

Today the Orchestra performs a wide variety of music including nearly 175 concerts in a typical year, primarily at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis, the organization’s home since 1974. The Orchestra is led by Music Director Thomas Søndergård and has historically toured regularly throughout Minnesota, nationally and abroad. The Minnesota Orchestra has an annual budget of $42.6M and ended FY2024 with net assets of $185.5M. The organization employs over 150 FT employees and over 100 PT staff and is supported and governed by an 80+ member Board of Directors. In 2024-25, 237,875 guests attended in-person concerts; with audio streaming, digital concerts, TV and radio broadcasts included that number reached more than 2.5 million people.

Minnesota Orchestra Values:

We believe every employee is essential to the success of the organization and critical to accomplishing our mission to enrich, inspire and serve our community.

Our working relationships are based on respect for each other as individuals, confidence in one another, and a genuine desire to actively listen and collaborate with each other.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that honors and reflects the community we serve, welcomes, and instills diversity across our organization, and nurtures an equitable and inclusive culture.

Essential Functions and Day-to-Day Work

Accounting (50%):

• Record and reconcile general ledger transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and journal entries.
• Perform monthly and annual closings; prepare supporting schedules for audits and governmental reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and fund accounting requirements.
• Maintain accurate grant and restricted fund tracking.
• Assist with internal controls and audit readiness.

Financial Analysis (50%):

• Develop and maintain financial models for annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Analyze financial results vs. budget, investigate variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports and dashboards for all departments.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for CFO and Controller to present at board meetings.
• Support grant proposals and renewals with budgeting, forecasting, and financial narratives.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.

Leadership Expectations:

• Demonstrate integrity in actions and words.

• Uphold Minnesota Orchestra values in all interactions.

• Meet deadlines and maintain high accuracy in all deliverables.

• Support a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

• Take initiative in identifying and solving challenges.

• Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Demands

The Minnesota Orchestra is primarily a place-based organization, offering hybrid schedules that require some consistent, in-person, on-site work. While working on site at Orchestra Hall or the administrative offices, work is performed in an open office environment with moderate noise levels in a cubical desk configuration and in a performing art building on stage, in a lobby or other location within the facility, and occasionally in an outdoor environment for outdoor concerts, or other activities. While performing the duties of this position, incumbents may be required to do all or some of the following, with or without accommodation:

• Sit or stand at a desk, counter, or other work surface

• Talk and/or hear spoken words, music, or other sounds

• Use hands or fingers to handle or touch objects around them

• Review documents, monitors, or displays with potentially small print

• Operate a computer, phone and other common office tools or controls

• Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement

• Work in or attend meetings or other events in any of the Orchestra locations or other sites as necessary

• Lift/move objects (such as files, packages, props, or office equipment) or ensure objects are lifted/moved that may weigh up to 15 lbs.

The typical workdays and hours for the organization are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with the possibility of extended evening, weekend or holiday hours. In this exempt position, work is expected to be delivered within established deadlines and quality standards without regard to the typical working days or hours as noted above with some autonomy to determine attendance at a performance or other events.

Perks & Benefits

Our benefit programs are more than just insurance plans. To us, they demonstrate a commitment to our employees and their families that we care about who they are and their health and wellbeing.

Health Benefits

Generous employer contributions to medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) funding each pay period

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Time Off Benefits

Generous PTO accrual

Generous sick leave accrual

Volunteering Time Off

13 organizational holidays

Financial Benefits

401(k) Plan with two ways to earn organizational contributions

Perks

MetroPass

Parking Garage Discounts

Complimentary and Discounted Tickets

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA or progress toward it is a plus.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting.

• Excellent communication skills, with ability to translate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Technology/Equipment:

• Advanced Excel skills. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus.

• Experience with accounting/ERP software preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Minnesota Orchestral Association is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable discrimination laws. We recruit, hire, train and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, status with regard to public assistance or any other non-job related characteristic.