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Who We Are

Walker West Music Academy is a vibrant music school for students of all ages, from 5-year-olds to adults. We offer affordable, accessible, high-quality instruction in all genres of music with a special emphasis on jazz, gospel, and improvisational music. Founded by African American musicians, Walker West is believed to be the oldest community music school of its kind in the nation. The high-quality music education we provide is rooted in the African American cultural experience, creating a nurturing environment where students and educators form a genuine community of learning.

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our faculty consists entirely of working musicians who bring real-world experience into every lesson. At Walker West, we're not just teaching music, we're building connections, fostering creativity, and honoring the rich traditions that make music a powerful force for bringing people together.

 

Wages and Benefits

$30.00 per hour; Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA), and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) as legally required.

 

A Typical Day in the Life…

A typical day as Walker West’s Finance Manager provides an opportunity to lead our financial planning and analysis efforts. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the financial health and strategic growth of our organization. Responsibilities will include the following:

  • Partnering with our outsourced nonprofit financial consultant to develop and implement robust financial strategies.
  • Leading the annual budgeting process and collaborating with various departments to create comprehensive and accurate financial plans.
  • Developing and maintaining quarterly financial forecasts and identifying key trends, potential risks, or opportunities.
  • Overseeing the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of all financial reporting.
  • Collaborating effectively with the 501 team and contributing to a cohesive and efficient operational environment.
  • Managing treasury functions, including cash flow monitoring and optimization.
  • Coordinating and supporting the annual audit process, ensuring compliance and providing necessary documentation.
  • Overseeing organizational insurance policies and contributing to risk management strategies to safeguard assets.
  • Developing, implementing, and monitoring internal financial controls to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.
  • Managing daily financial activities including billing, vendor invoicing, and bank account management (specifically with 21st Century Bank).

 

Who You Are

  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • You have demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a nonprofit environment.
  • You demonstrate a strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
  • You have previous experience with treasury functions, annual audits, and internal controls.
  • You possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • You have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • You are proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
  • You have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Walker West’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

 

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of Walker West. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We value the contributions of a diverse workforce, and we welcome and encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

 

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

 

 

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