To support this continued growth and ensure strong financial stewardship across the organization, we are seeking an Accounting Manager. This role is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for ensuring strong accounting operations, compliance, and reporting in support of Powerhouse Arts’ mission. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this position oversees PHA’s internal accounting activities across manufacturing, retail, café/hospitality, facility rentals, and grant-funded programs, and partners with colleagues across the organization to strengthen financial systems, reporting, and controls. PHA’s general ledger and combined financial statements are maintained by our external accounting partner; the Accounting Manager serves as the primary internal liaison to that partner, reviews the internal team’s work to ensure accurate and timely information flows to them, and supervises one direct report.

Areas of responsibility include:

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Act as a partner to the VP of Finance and department heads, leveraging knowledge of departmental workflows to ensure strong accounting, controls, and reporting practices as new initiatives arise
• Support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close led by PHA’s external accounting partner, ensuring internal data is accurate, documented, and delivered on time
• Review the team’s journal entries and supporting schedules across cash and investments, payroll and benefits, receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, AP and accrued expenses, deferred revenue, contributions and grants, and intercompany transactions
• Supervise accounts payable processes and implement improvements, ensuring accurate and timely payments with Finance Coordinator support
• Supervise accounts receivable processes in collaboration with revenue-generating departments and implement improvements; support follow-up for outstanding balances; ensure accurate revenue reconciliation across Stripe, Spektrix, Harvest, Shopify, Wix, Toast, check deposits, and incoming wires, with Finance Coordinator support
• Review grant agreements and analyze new contributions and grants to determine proper allocation, revenue recognition, and timely receipt of funds in accordance with GAAP, in collaboration with the external accounting partner and Development team
• Oversee Ramp administration, including monthly reconciliation, payments, support for staff cards, and expense reimbursements, with Finance Coordinator support
• Oversee equipment and fixed asset schedules
• Support in-kind donation recognition in collaboration with Development
• Manage petty cash reconciliation with Finance Coordinator support
• Act as Finance team expert on Intacct, Bill.com, Ramp, Stripe, Spektrix, Harvest, Shopify, Wix, Toast, and other FinTech systems
• Prepare cash flow forecasting and provide monthly detailed cash flow projections for internal leadership
• Serve as the primary internal liaison to PHA’s external accounting partner, ensuring they receive accurate, timely, and well-documented information to maintain the general ledger and produce combined financial statements

Compliance & Audit

• Serve as an internal expert on the PHA Fiscal Policies and Procedures manual, supporting organizational compliance by maintaining internal controls and continuously recommending improvements
• Support the VP of Finance on annual audit internally; coordinating schedules, reconciliations, and documentation in partnership with PHA’s external accounting partner and external auditors
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance, PHA’s external accounting partner, and auditors on preparation of the PHA Form 990
• Undertake compliance with sales tax payments and reporting

Reporting & Budgeting

• Distribute monthly financial reports (prepared by PHA’s external accounting partner) to department heads, providing context and commentary to help each department understand their revenue and expense budgets; support teams in refining expense estimates based on historical data and actuals
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance on annual budget development and quarterly reprojections, focusing on expense analysis and supporting the VP of Finance with revenue projections
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance to continuously refine reporting and allocation methods across business units (e.g., staffing reconciliations, cost of goods sold, billable labor)
• Continuously improve the clarity, accuracy, and usefulness of internal reporting to strengthen how program and department leads engage with their budgets

Leadership & Collaboration

• Represent the Finance team as a proactive partner to colleagues across the organization, continuously troubleshooting and improving systems to support the work of colleagues as a priority.
• Supervise and mentor the Finance Coordinator in daily tasks outlined above.
• Stay up to date in nonprofit finance, bringing suggestions and fresh ideas to the team.

Qualifications

The requirements listed are guidelines, you don't have to have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you have skills that are transferable, please apply.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a nonprofit environment a must
• Strong working knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, including contribution and grant accounting (restricted/unrestricted funds, release from restriction)
• Experience reviewing journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Experience in maintaining strong internal controls.
• Experience working in partnership with external accounting/CPA firms.
• Experience with mixed revenue models; exposure to art fabrication, manufacturing, retail, food & beverage, and/or rentals is a strong plus.
• Experience in preparing cash flow projections.
• Experience supporting audit and Form 990 processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial information for non-finance colleagues.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Harvest, Stripe, Shopify, Spektrix, Ramp, and Toast is a strong plus.
• CPA or active CPA candidate preferred.
• Genuine interest in PHA’s mission

To Apply: Please apply with a thoughtful cover letter and resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews.

Compensation & Benefits: The salary range is $100,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. Time off includes vacation, holidays, sick days, and a week off at year’s end. 

To support this exciting chapter, we are seeking a VP of Institutional Advancement who will be responsible for devising, managing, and administering a multi-channel development strategy for PHA’s annual operating needs and future capital plans. Reporting to the President, this role demands a broad strategic vision and strong leadership, reflecting the critical importance of financial stability to PHA’s long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring a strong record of accomplishment in strategic fundraising for non-profits in the arts, operating at an executive, organization-wide level, and supporting a diverse group of stakeholders. A core requirement of this role is the ability to create and drive a short-term and long-term strategic development plan that is specific to PHA’s needs in close partnership with the President, Senior Management Team, and the PHA board. The successful candidate will have broad existing connections to other arts organizations, individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies.

Areas of responsibility include:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, strategic fundraising plan to support PHA’s annual operating and capital needs, both immediate and long-term
• Execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, once such a plan is approved by PHA’s Senior Management Team (with input from PHA’s Board), translating strategy into fundable priorities
• Lead and direct the implementation of PHA’s fundraising efforts to build relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and government agencies
• Serve on PHA’s Senior Management team to set and execute mission-based goals
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Shop Directors (across fabrication and membership), Curatorial, Learning & Engagement, and Marketing, to understand the full spectrum of PHA’s programmatic goals and initiatives, and help to set strategy for specific program-related fundraising efforts
• Champion thoughtful change management to ensure that development strategies are devised and implemented with alignment to PHA’s mission
• Oversee, manage, and mentor a three-person Development team, and assess future hiring needs
• Help to define clear fundraising goals by setting specific fundraising KPIs for the Development team, and work to ensure that such goals are achieved

Fundraising

• Devise an action plan with specific targets for the President and other members of the Senior Management team, providing strategic and consistent support to have all parties act as Development ambassadors, including facilitating introductions and coordinating meetings with prospective supporters, preparing briefing materials, and sharing follow-up strategies
• Offer guidance on how best to approach, engage, and manage prospective and current supporters, including the refinement of fundraising and marketing materials
• Create a systematic method of donor moves management and oversee the Development team in moving potential funders up the patron ladder
• Lead the process of articulating major gift goals, building relationships with new and longstanding donors to solicit major gifts
• Lead the process of identifying corporate sponsors for innovative sponsorship opportunities and cultivating relationships with new sponsors
• Lead the process of identifying foundations and agencies for strategic partnership opportunities, providing oversight over the building of relationships with such funders
• Identify and implement innovative opportunities for fundraising, including, without limitation, Donor-Advised Funds and non-cash assets (including crypto)
• Supervise the development of donor cultivation and sponsorship opportunities (including, without limitation, for the Annual Celebration Dinner and other programmatic opportunities)
• Oversee the research, writing, and preparation of all foundation, corporate, and government grant proposals/sponsorships, and oversee grant administration and reporting
• Oversee the formation and maintenance of necessary development reports and records
• Prepare and manage the development team's annual budget
• Oversee the planning and execution of a future capital campaign to roll out in FY 2031 or 2032

Board Development

• Motivate and strengthen PHA’s Board in its development role and actively partner with the Board as they spread awareness about PHA through their networks
• Serve as the staff liaison to the Board on development topics, including implementation of cultivation and solicitation strategies
• Help to identify, cultivate, recruit, and onboard new Board members

Qualifications

The requirements listed are guidelines; you don't have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you have skills that are transferable, please apply.

• 15+ years of experience in non-profit development, with successive growth in leadership roles over that period
• Record of accomplishment in having successfully raised funding for other non-profits (USD 100 million+ over the course of career) through the cultivation and solicitation of individuals, corporate sponsors, foundations, and agencies
• Genuine interest in contemporary fine art and PHA’s mission
• Awareness of fundraising strategies, principles, and opportunities in art and cultural non-profits
• Extensive knowledge of the shifting landscape of fundraising for art and cultural non-profits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leader, with solid experience in managing and motivating executives (i.e., peers) and team members
• Highly well-organized and able to plan strategically, set priorities, and focus on details while not losing sight of the big picture
• A commitment to creativity and problem-solving, with the flexibility to welcome change and challenges inherent in a dynamic environment
• Personable and relishes taking an active, public role in the cultivation of donors as a PHA front-facing executive; low ego but positive energy

To Apply: Please apply with a thoughtful cover letter and resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews.

Compensation & Benefits: The salary range is $200,000 to $230,000, commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. Time off includes vacation, holidays, personal days, and a week off at year’s end. 

As we expand our impact, we are growing our team by hiring for key roles to support our expanding offerings. We are seeking a Ceramics Fabrication Project Manager who will oversee all aspects of project management in the ceramic studio and will play a key role in working with the Ceramics Director to facilitate client projects. The Project manager will support the daily operations of the shop’s management and will be the primary liaison between the studio and the artist. This role will be responsible for executing ceramics fabrication projects and participating in shop organization and maintenance as needed.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures 
• Serve as project lead on select projects, from early concept through final delivery 
• Manage a team of three fabricators and hold regular one-on-one check-ins to support growth and alignment 
• Organize and participate in planning meetings with the client and the Ceramics Director 
• Oversee documentation, coordination, and communication of project change orders, ensuring updates reach clients and internal teams 
• Lead daily check-ins with the fabrication team to review priorities, deadlines, and task distribution 
• Develop and implement workflows that support clarity, efficiency, and creative problem-solving 
• Track project progress and address challenges proactively 
• Implement quality standards to ensure all deliverables meet studio expectations 
• Maintain a project management calendar to keep all phases on track 
• Manage studio materials and inventory, including ordering equipment and supplies as needed  
• In partnership with the Ceramics Director, prepare and send estimates and invoices and collect tax forms for new clients 
• Prepare the studio for client visits and project needs, ensuring a functional, welcoming, and creative environment 
• Maintain adherence to studio safety practices and regulations 
• Collaborate with staff, shops, and departments across the studio to support shared projects and workflows 

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience 

• Strong ceramic fabrication skills across a range of techniques 

• Basic 3D rendering abilities 

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and solve problems independently 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently 

• Flexible, creative, and resourceful approach to work 

• Proficiency with file management systems 

• Fluency in G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Box, and related platforms 

• Passionate about the arts and Powerhouse’s mission 

To Apply: Please apply with a thoughtful cover letter and resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews.

Hours + Compensation: The schedule for this position is an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Flexibility on evenings and weekends for events and classes is required. The salary range for this position is $70,000-77,000 annually. Benefits include health insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, generous paid vacation and sick leave, and a Citi Bike membership.