Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM)

Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Salary: $80,000–$90,000
Schedule: Full-time; flexible hybrid schedule considered; possibility of part-time or full-time

 

Position Overview

 

Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee financial and office management for a dynamic nonprofit art museum with a collaborative staff and board.

 

Reporting to the Museum Director, the position has a critical role at FAM, serving on the Senior Operations Team and providing timely and accurate reporting of the organization’s financial activity and resources.

 

The position works closely with FAM’s Director, Deputy Director/Curator, Director of Development, Treasurer, and Budget and Finance Committee.

 

Why Choose FAM

 

The Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) is a catalyst for learning, creativity, and community building through its exhibitions, education programs, community partnerships, and creative economy initiatives. All our endeavors at the Fitchburg Art Museum reflect our commitment to art, education, and the greater community.

 

FAM is led by a visionary director and solidly aligned Board of Trustees and is supported by a sustaining endowment. The Museum has been vital to the history, identity, and culture of Fitchburg, Massachusetts for 100 years.

 

FAM’s mission is focused on art, education, and community well-being, and the Museum is deeply committed to the people of our region. FAM’s exhibitions of American Art, African Art, photography, and New England contemporary art are top-notch, and we enjoy deeply rooted partnerships with the Fitchburg Public Schools and Fitchburg State University.

 

As one of Fitchburg’s anchor institutions, FAM participates in local economic redevelopment efforts, including the Fitchburg Arts Community—68 units of artist-preference affordable housing in three buildings directly across the street.

 

As a bilingual museum, FAM serves our 40%+ Latino communities. FAM’s staff are passionate, earnest, creative individuals who thrive in a healthy, collaborative, and respectful workplace culture.

This is a significant opportunity to make a real positive contribution at a beloved institution and in a rapidly revitalizing and diverse community.

 

The Accounting Manager at FAM must be an experienced nonprofit financial management professional. The successful candidate will demonstrate ethical financial stewardship, integrity, confidentiality, strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and compassionate culture aligned with FAM’s Mission, Institutional Core Values, and Strategic Plan.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

The following are a broad range of financial and administrative duties that the Accounting Manager is responsible for:

 

• Manage and implement the Museum’s financial records and accounting system, including general ledger, accounts payable, receivable, and monthly workpapers.

• Generate monthly, annual, and as-needed financial and management reports.

• Manage checking, savings, credit card, investment, and cash accounts, including restricted and unrestricted funds.

• Deep understanding of GAAP and accrual basis method of accounting.

• Have a strong understanding of donor-designated funds and net asset releases.

• Prepare and track the annual operating budget.

• Serve as the liaison with auditors for the annual audit.

• Serve as point person for vendors and contractors and purchase office supplies.

• Oversee staff compensation and benefits and manage a part-time accounting staff member.

 

Qualifications

 

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years’ practical accounting experience performing aspects of month-end and year-end GL closes, preferably in a nonprofit environment.

• In lieu of BA/BS, an Associate’s Degree in accounting or business, along with a minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Paychex (or comparable software), CRM systems like Altru/Blackbaud, and Microsoft Office. Strong Excel skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Initiative-taking with the ability to work with minimal supervision while in a highly flexible, collaborative work environment.

 

Compensation & Benefits

 

The starting full-time salary range is $80,000–$90,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Benefits include:

 

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Flexible hybrid schedule considered

• Possibility of part-time or full-time employment

 

How to Apply

 

Please submit the following by September 18, 2026, to FAM Director Nick Capasso at careers@fitchburgartmuseum.org:

 

• Letter of interest

• Resume

• Three reference contacts

 

Please attach these documents to an email with the subject line: FAM Accounting Manager.

 

FAM seeks to fill this position as soon as possible.

 

Fitchburg Art Museum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.