Gates: “If … we found out that, let’s say, your daddy wasn’t your daddy but your daddy didn’t know, I have an ethics protocol; we would reach out to your publicist and say, ‘We’ve learned something in our research we need to discuss directly.’ And everybody knows it’s not good news.“ – The Hollywood Reporter

“I knew nothing about music,” he once said, looking back at his entry into the record business. Yet his instincts made him one of the surest spotters and nurturers of talent in pop history, with a long — and varied — line of success stories. – Los Angeles Times

She is creating a final solo work for herself — her first time onstage in 13 years — as a farewell, and she officially departs as artistic director of Lucy Guerin Inc at the end of this year. The company, based in Melbourne, has toured widely, from Paris to New York to Shanghai. – ArtsHub (Australia)

From the start of the second Trump administration, the entire Smithsonian had been a target of those on the MAGA right who are preoccupied with expunging what they understand to be “wokeness” from prominent institutions.  – The Atlantic

Anyway, the reason I’m writing all of this is not to brag, but to complain. Over the last two years, I’ve felt like my job has become a bit less important than it used to be, for three reasons. – Noahpinion

Samir Pail argues that the publishing industry is fundamentally flawed insofar as publishers and authors generate consumer demand, then hand buyers off to companies like Amazon, which takes a significant cut and then owns the customer relationship. – Publishers Weekly

“Orchestral software from the German company KeyComp threatens to inflict the deepest cuts yet on what has traditionally been a steady gig for professional musicians. … Thanks to successful union campaigning, the software is banned in New York, Washington DC and in Hamburg, where the software company is based.” – The Guardian

The stations, too, feel more connected, with art, architecture and infrastructure blending seamlessly into a cohesive experience, a tribute to Metro’s sharpened design approach and its ever-evolving commitment to public art. But above ground, it’s a tale of two (transit) cities. – Los Angeles Times (MSN)

Independent theaters continue to be a vital asset to their communities, with a 9% increase in business in 2025, an encouraging sign for the sector, according to a recent survey. – Variety

Zhuangzi insists that even in idealised situations where values can be straightforward, the idea that hierarchies and institutions can reflect that moral map is a profound misunderstanding of how power actually works. – Aeon

The multimedia artist will receive the ¥100 million prize — given annually by the Inamori Foundation in three fields: advanced technology, basic science, and arts and philosophy — at a ceremony in Japan on November 10. – Nonesuch Records

When Executive Director Josh Neckels received notification from the bank that the company had received a deposit, he nearly dismissed it as spam, but decided to call the bank to check. – Oregon Arts Watch

An artwork by a Turner prize-winning artist has been removed from the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) after a row about the role Winston Churchill played in the 1943 Bengal famine. – The Guardian

ABC argued in a filing to the FCC in May that “The View” airs under an exemption to the equal-time rule “granted to it more than twenty years ago.” – NBC News

The collection is the latest donation to the Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Franklin in 1731, by Charles Rosenberg, a now-retired historian of science at Harvard University. He described this collection, including volumes dating to the late 1600s, as largely “how-to-run-your-sex-life books.” – The New York Times

“The Porter Square Review of Books launched this month. The (Cambridge, Mass.) store’s booksellers and writers-in-residence have begun publishing weekly(ish) book reviews on its website, on Thursdays; at about 500 words, these are deeper looks at books than the couple of sentences you’ll find describing ‘staff picks’ in-store.” – Nieman Lab

Antony Hermus, a 53-year-old Dutchman who is just finishing his tenure as chief conductor of the Belgian National Orchestra, will succeed Ryan Wigglesworth at the Glasgow-based BBC SSO as of the 2027-28 season. – The Scotsman

“Google’s DeepMind AI unit and A24 are aiming to create new tools for movie production and distribution. … Though Alphabet unit Google is a major player in online entertainment through YouTube, the deal marks the first time it has taken a stake in a studio.” – The Wall Street Journal (MSN)

“Bunch has been cast by many of his admirers as something of a resistance figure — one of the only high-profile leaders standing up to Trump by single-handedly preventing the president from rewriting American history itself.” – The Atlantic

“Officers in the Brigade des Stupéfiants discovered the artwork on 15 June while carrying out a routine search of a house owned by the aunt of a suspected drug dealer. … The artwork has not been publicly named by France’s Alliance Police Nationale, who said it is worth ‘tens of millions’ of euros.” – The Independent (UK)

The repatriation was announced by Ghana’s foreign minister during a conference in Accra, but no information on the types of artifacts or the timeline for their return was released. – ARTnews

About the Opportunity

As a financial management firm that integrates with nonprofit arts organizations from across the country, Arts FMS empowers organizations to focus on their mission, while they focus on the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of the organization. By providing a comprehensive scope of full financial management services, Arts FMS is able to bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to an organization’s financial operations.

Arts FMS seeks a Senior Finance Consultant to join their growing team. This practiced nonprofit professional is a highly motivated and self-directed individual with extensive experience with accounting and financial management, specifically in the arts and culture sector. In addition to having deep expertise in nonprofit accounting and substantial experience running a finance department, this leader will be an adept communicator and comfortable building strong internal and external relationships. They will have a thoughtful empathetic approach to guiding clients in financial strategy and decision-making, and will be able to clearly and concisely translate financial documents for a variety of stakeholders.

As Arts FMS rapidly expands their services to a growing list of impressive organizations, this leader will have the chance to join a collaborative team of thought partners dedicated to financial operations. Fully remote, the team at Arts FMS learns from one another, adapts to the specific needs of clients, and is building a set of practices that will have a significant impact on the cultural field. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance their skills and connect with a variety of ambitious arts organizations and their leaders.

About Arts FMS

Arts FMS delivers exemplary financial management services focused on long-term fiscal health and sustainability, empowering nonprofit arts organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions. Specializing in nonprofit financial management, Arts FMS maintains a talented team of financial consultants who bring stability, efficiency, and reliability to their client’s financial operations. Their clients receive accurate and timely data that both informs their current strategic financial decisions and better prepares them for the future.

As a financial partner, Arts FMS integrates directly with the staff and board of an organization. Once engaged, they work closely with a client to assess what services and systems would most benefit that specific nonprofit organization. The Arts FMS approach is adaptable, designed to work seamlessly with current systems that are effective, while introducing new systems to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows, which will benefit the partnership overall.

Arts FMS was founded under the belief that art is vital to our society and is core to the company’s mission. Principals Andrea Nellis and Lucy Mallett bring decades of nonprofit financial management experience as both practitioners and advisors to cultural leaders, strengthening the sector and securing both the present and future of their growing list of clients.

Job Description

A Senior Finance Consultant at Arts FMS reports to one of Arts FMS’s Managing Consultants or Principals. They manage a team of two to four people and work with five to ten clients. They maintain a list of responsibilities that are directly related to the operations of Arts FMS and then also oversee or manage a variety of financial tasks for each client. While a Senior Finance Consultant builds the external relationships and oversees the day to day work that Finance Consultants complete for clients, they need to have the skills to fulfill many responsibilities for clients when called upon.

Key Responsibilities for Arts FMS

• Effectively manage two to four direct reports and drive their projects to completion; this includes reviewing their work on an ongoing basis and performing annual reviews to support their growth and advancement.
• Deliver excellent client service through ongoing verbal and written communication, and analysis of the client’s needs.
• Handle multiple time-sensitive priorities that require in-depth knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting, reporting, and compliance.
• Utilize Excel and QuickBooks Online.

Frequent Responsibilities in working for Arts FMS Clients

Strategy

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop financial strategies aligned with the organization’s objectives.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for financial growth and sustainability.

Budgeting

• Lead an institution-wide budgeting initiative annually, in consultation with executive leadership.
• Create and maintain forecasts and long-range projections and financial models.
• Prepare cash flow and balance sheet projections to ensure adequate capital for all needs.
• Conduct monthly financial forecast reviews.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets.

Financial Reporting

• Manage the organization’s cash flow.
• Lead and oversee the annual financial audit of an organization.
• Manage the preparation of internal financial reports to provide management insight into revenue and operating expense trends.
• Propose and maintain best accounting and reporting practices to track project spending.
• Understand and anticipate the reporting needs for executive leadership and an organization’s Board of Directors.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate, transparent, and comprehensive financial reports for senior leadership, board of directors, and stakeholders.
• Attend an organization’s Board, Finance, and Audit Committee meetings.

Organizational Assistance

• Build and maintain relationships with external partners such as auditors, banks, funders, or lending institutions.
• Directly manage relationships with financial and administrative service vendors and consultants.
• Evaluate business insurance needs and maintain appropriate policies.
• Oversee the organizational payroll, including expense reimbursements, retirement plan contributions, benefit allocations, and tracking of employee PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of nonprofit accounting, demonstrating proficiency in managing an organization’s accounting and finances, preferably in the arts sector.
• Extensive experience in leading a finance department and managing all aspects of financial operations including accounting software and transactions management.
• Extensive experience in creating financial management documents for both board and staff.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in building strong external relationships with clients through mostly virtual communication channels.
• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in order to manage competing priorities and at times, shifting portfolios.
• Self-assurance to work proactively and confidence to ask for guidance or support, when needed.
• A genuine interest in the performing and/or visual arts.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.

Please note: All candidates must have experience working directly in a finance department.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $90,000-130,000. Arts FMS provides comprehensive benefits, including providing health, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance. Employees have access to a 401k plan with a company match, a flexible spending account, and paid time off.

Arts FMS is a fully remote company. The Senior Finance Consultant role is a full-time position that works within the company’s core working hours from 9am-6pm Eastern and is based in the United States.

Arts FMS is committed to fostering a workplace free from bias, discrimination, and harassment. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and valued for their unique contributions. Arts FMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Application Instructions

The Senior Finance Consultant search is being conducted by Arts FMS with support from TOC Arts Partners, a national consultancy aligning strategies, structures, and leadership toward a thriving cultural sector.

To apply, visit the online application and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include any training or experience relevant to the job profile that you would like to highlight, why you consider yourself a good fit for this opportunity, and anything else you’d like us to know about your qualifications that may not be present in your resume.

For general questions or nominations of prospective candidates, please contact searchteam@tocartspartners.com. We kindly request no phone calls.

Specific questions about the position may be directed to:

Brenna Thomas
Senior Strategist
brenna@tocartspartners.com

Applications will be accepted until this role is filled. We encourage you to apply by July 10, 2026 for priority consideration. Interviews may begin at any time, and we encourage you to apply as early as possible for best consideration. Please note that applying before the priority deadline does not guarantee an interview, and all applicants will receive a response regarding the consideration and status of their candidacy.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that cis men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, while others tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

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