This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, working from the Miami, FL office (and more during Latin GRAMMY season).
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORThe Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is seeking an experienced Accounting and Reporting Manager to join our growing team. You will create and oversee budgets, prepare presentations for the Finance Committee, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. You are an effective communicator with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
WHAT YOU'll DO- Analyze financial data and present timely, accurate reports, including necessary provisions to reflect the company's financial status.
- Prepare and review journal entries and month-end accruals.
- Review intercompany transactions.
- Pre-approve and review weekly wire transfers.
- Upload bi-weekly payroll journal entries provided by the Recording Academy.
- Ensure timely monthly closings following a schedule approved by the CFO and in compliance with nonprofit accounting guidelines.
- Prepare Budget Performance Reports by department/event, comparing actual results to budget and addressing variances.
- Prepare schedules for the annual tax return (Form 990).
- Provide required information to auditors for reviews and reports.
- Respond to inquiries from managers regarding financial results and special reports.
- Update scholarship worksheets including the Scholarships Grid and Present Value Matrix.
- Analyze and prepare financial statements.
- Adjust costs for unused scholarships.
- Oversee scholarship sponsorships and restricted funds.
- Prepare deferral adjustments for scholarships.
- Manage and reconcile donation payments.
- Issue and distribute 1099 Forms for Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
- Assist with other projects as needed.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degrees in accounting. Master's degree a plus.
- 5+ years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in accounting software. Blackbaud (Financial Edge) a plus.
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. Portuguese a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent grammar and punctuation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills in handling diverse daily tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLESThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time.The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
SALARY AND BENEFITSThe starting salary for this position is $61,700 to $68,200 per year, benchmarked against industry standards. Salaries for positions required to be in specific geographic locations reflect the corresponding labor market. The actual offer extended will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the role's requirements and will include our comprehensive benefits package (with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, generous paid time off, and more). Click here for an overview of our company benefits.Explore our career opportunities to join a team that values creativity, innovation, and diversity.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATESRECORDING ACADEMYThe Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards-music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
GRAMMY MUSEUMThe GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs include GRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States.
MUSICARESA friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.
GRAMMY GLOBAL VENTURESGRAMMY Global Ventures aims to advance the global mission and monetize the brand equity and intellectual property of The Recording Academy. Through five target areas - Online Education, Live and Site-Based Experiences, Original Content, Globalized Awards, and Licensing and Sponsorship - GRAMMY Global Ventures will seek to diversify revenue streams and drive membership value.
LATIN RECORDING ACADEMYThe Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYThe Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.