Job Opening: Finance and Administration Manager

ABOUT JOSEPHINE SCULPTURE PARK

Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) is a distinctive landscape where art, nature, and community intersect. Founded in 2009 on Melanie VanHouten's family farm and named in honor of her grandmother, Josephine, JSP is the only park of its kind in Kentucky. Spanning 40 acres, the Park features more than 80 rotating large-scale sculptures set among mowed walking paths and wildlife habitat. JSP's mission is to connect people to one another and to the land through the arts. The Park fulfills this mission by providing creative arts and nature-based education to the community, offering transformative opportunities for artists, and conserving the beauty of Kentucky's ​rural ​landscape. The vision is to be a leader in our community that respects and reflects ​ ​all voices and ideas through shared, creative experiences and responsible land stewardship practices. The Park's staff, board, and volunteers are deeply committed to advancing social justice and cultural equity, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel safe, welcomed, and empowered to play, create, and heal together.


Josephine Sculpture Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.


THE OPPORTUNITY

Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) is seeking an organized, self-motivated accounting and finance professional for the position of Finance and Administration Manager (Manager). This role ensures accurate financial management, regulatory compliance, effective administrative systems, and strategic support to align with and advance the nonprofit's mission. The Manager will perform accounting tasks and provide direction on administrative management.


Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance and Administration Manager is a key member of the leadership team responsible for maintaining the organization's financial health and supporting operational effectiveness. This role has primary responsibility for all day‑to‑day bookkeeping functions, including coding and entering financial data, reconciling monthly accounts, processing invoices, and preparing and issuing payments. The Manager works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and staff across departments to deliver accurate financial reporting, provide meaningful financial insights, and support informed decision‑making. This position plays a critical role in strengthening and sustaining the organization's overall financial infrastructure.

 

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES


Financial Operations Support

  • Develop, manage, and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
  • Compile, verify, and organize data for financial statements and internal reports including general ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll.
  • Follow best practices for non-profit accounting and current JSP bookkeeping procedures and update, as needed. ​
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and grant requirements and maintain all historical records. Oversee preparation and filing of quarterly tax documents, annual 990 and 1099's.
  • Prepare and complete monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial close activities, including compiling schedules, reconciling accounts, and maintaining all supporting documentation.
  • Maintain financial records, tracking tools, and internal databases.
  • Support multi-year financial forecasts and scenario modeling.


Billing & Revenue Cycle Support

  • Coordinate billing processes, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing
  • Maintain documentation and reconcile revenue reports


Administrative Support

  • Develop and provide operational support of Human Resources functions including benefits, onboarding, and compliance when needed.
  • Oversee office infrastructure and vendor contracts.
  • Oversee insurance policies, payments and determine best financial practices and strategies for maximizing coverage while minimizing costs.
  • Ensure organizational policies and procedures are current and effective.
  • Partner with management team to ensure resources, processes, and systems are aligned with organizational goals.


Compliance & Risk Management

  • Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to nonprofit regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate financial review/audits and liaise with external auditors and legal counsel.


Strategic Leadership

  • Support the Executive Director and Board with financial analysis, strategies, and recommendations.
  • Contribute to long-term planning and operational decision-making.
  • Lead and develop administrative staff as needed.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

 

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required
  • Two to five years​ professional nonprofit accounting experience required
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • High proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel and comfort working with financial data
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with leadership direction and organizational goals
  • Demonstrated discretion, sound judgement, and strong integrity
  • Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment


COMPENSATION

This position is a part-time, exempt professional role and is benefits‐eligible. Compensation is commensurate with experience, with an anticipated rate of $30 per hour; $250 annual personal professional development stipend; ​

​and 40 hours PTO after 90-day introductory period (PTO increases with tenure); paid professional development opportunities; professional scheduling; some remote work possible; and access to JSP supplies and venue for private use.

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​CONTACT INFORMATION

Ashley|Rountree and Associates has been exclusively retained by Josephine Sculpture Park to oversee this search. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume. For questions or confidential inquiries, please contact Lisa Resnik at lresnik@ashleyrountree.com. 



Josephine Sculpture Park is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, and encourages applications from people of color, people who are differently abled, women, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. Josephine Sculpture Park also celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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