Finance & Operations Director

AS220 Finance & Operations DirectorReports to:Artistic DirectorStatus:Full-Time (40 hours), ExemptCompensation:$68,000-$74,000 + benefitsAbout AS220AS220 is a non-profit community arts organization in Providence, Rhode Island. We own three buildings downtown, where we provide Rhode Island artists of all ages with affordable access to creative education opportunities, galleries, performance venues, residential spaces, and work studios. Our largest programs are AS220 Youth and our Live/Work program. Exhibitions and performances in our galleries and venues are unjuried, uncensored, and all ages. AS220 envisions a just world where all people can realize their full creative potential.Position SummaryThe Finance & Operations Director is responsible for how the organization functions financially, physically, and operationally. This role manages & mitigates risk, and maintains the fiscal health of the organization. The Finance & Operations Director is also charged with fiscal transparency, through reporting to the Board, staff & programs, funders & supporters, and other stakeholders.Core ResponsibilitiesFinancial LeadershipLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning Manage cash, cash flow and intercompany activityOversee AP/AR, payroll, and financial systems Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight Align financial resources with organizational priorities Support programs & departments with budgeting and budget managementRisk, Safety & AccountabilityOversee insurance management, incident reporting, and emergency planning Prepare and present financial reports to the Board, Leadership & staffMaintain clear, accurate, and transparent financial practicesSteward institutional assets and manage debt requirements Compliance, Audit & Grant FinanceEnsure audit readiness, financial controls, and tax coordinationOversee compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for all entitiesLead grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance, including government contract billingTrack restricted funds, and ensure funds are spent towards stated purpose & goalsOversee financial aspects capital projects and property managementFacilities & Physical SystemsOversee contracts, operational leases, vendors, and service agreements Support capital projects and long-term facilities planning Ensure spaces are safe, functional, and ready for use Support and coordinate artist live/work operations and tenant relationsManage commercial leasingPeople & LeadershipSupervise and support operations, administrative, and property staffImplement equitable pay structures aligned with organizational valuesSteward relationships with banking partners and aligned business leadersManage fiscal agency relationshipsLead planning and strategizing for city and state lobbying initiativesWhat Success Looks LikeBudgets are realistic and support organizational prioritiesBudgets, financial reports, and internal controls systems are understood and actively used by managers and leadershipBuildings are functional, healthy, and well cared for with fewer surprisesRisk is managed and mitigated to the extent possible with available resources The mission is supported, not strained, by operations Important ContextAS220's ecosystem is complex, with the risk, compliance requirements, and financial management needs of a much larger organization. Many different parts of the community rely on AS220, for their housing, their income, their educational opportunities, their opportunity to share their art, and their connection to community. After the incredible upheaval and uncertainty of the last 6 years, this role must help ensure AS220's financial and operational footing is stable and reliable for the immediate and long-term future.Qualifications & Experience5+ years of high-level experience in finance and operations in a nonprofit environmentStrong knowledge of accounting, internal controls, and government contract complianceUnderstanding of property management and urban ecosystems, and commitment to spatial justiceComfortable navigating both big-picture financial strategy and day-to-day execution Strong systems thinking and creative problem-solving skills Excellent communication and organizational skills Commitment to justice and equity, and value mission-driven workHave an affinity for the arts and understanding of AS220's mission, vision and valuesBenefits• Fully paid for health insurance and life insurance; voluntary vision & dental insurance.• Online Healthiest You (membership (teladoc platform)• A generous paid time off policy (starting at 20 days per year)• Supportive, racially just workplace culture• Benefits associated with access to AS220's programsTo applyPlease email your resume and cover letter to jobs@by 5 PM on Thursday, May 14th, 2026.

Created: 2026-05-09