Finance and Business Director, Bitch Media, Portland, OR

Finance and Business Director

Posted on: March 12, 2013
Posted by: Bitch Media

Bitch Media is a nonprofit, feminist media organization based in Portland, OR. Bitch magazine has been in publication since 1996, and our trademark "feminist response to pop culture" can be found in our blogs, audio, and other digital content at bitchmedia.org. 

DESCRIPTION
The Finance and Business Director at Bitch Media provides oversight for all aspects of financial management, manages vendor relationships, provides HR support, directs newsstand strategy for Bitch magazine, administers renewal strategy, and provides various levels of customer service. If you love accounting, data, and business strategy, read on!

• Reports to Executive Director 
• Classification: Part-time, 25 hours/week, exempt
• Compensation: $17/hour
• Benefits include full health and dental insurance and paid vacation
• This position is not a telecommuting opportunity

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial and Vendor Management:
• Oversees monthly financial operations and prepares analysis and reports 
• Responsible for Quickbooks entry, A/R, and A/P
• Reviews, updates, and/or develops all internal controls, including forms, processes, etc.
• Coordinates organizational budgeting process
• Preparation and reporting of payroll
• Oversees and evaluates most vendor relationships

Newsstand & Subscriptions:
• Directs and analyzes Bitch magazine newsstand strategy and liaisons with newsstand distributor
• Solicits and creates contracts with new direct retailers
• Liaisons with vendors about all aspects of renewal mailings and administer renewal efforts
• Creates reports for board, ED, and other staff on subscription statistics including cashflow, adds/drop, served counts, etc 
• Communicates with fulfillment house about a wide range of fulfillment issues
• Coordinates a wide range of administrative aspects of circulation: subscription related deadlines/calendar, needs, pricing, marketing questions, customer service issues, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel
• Experience in nonprofit accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Competency with FileMaker Pro or similar software a plus
• Knowledge of publishing industry a plus

HOW TO APPLY
• Please email cover letter and résumé to jobs@bitchmedia.org referencing "Finance Director" in the subject line by March 25. Preference given to early applicants and those who can start by April 1. Please give your start date and any availability issues in your cover letter.
• Office location is not ADA accessible
• Principals only, recruiters; please do not contact this job poster
• No phone calls, please
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests
• For more information, please visit www.bitchmedia.org