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The Director of Finance (DOF) is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of JACCC’s financial and management accounting practices in accordance with GAAP and industry best practices. As the organization’s senior accounting subject matter expert, the DOF oversees day-to-day financial operations, ensures strong internal controls, and contributes to long-term financial planning.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the timely and accurate recording of all accounting transactions.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Manage the annual financial audit and preparation of the annual Form 990.
• Oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual organizational budget.
• Prepare internal financial reports, grant reports, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Supervise internal and external accounting functions, including staff, outsourced services, and financial systems.
• Ensure full integration and reconciliation between billing/ticketing platforms and the general ledger.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties aligned with the scope and responsibilities of the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with accounting systems, budgeting platforms, and data integration.
• Experience in both public and nonprofit accounting is preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and high professional integrity.
• Alignment with JACCC’s mission and a passion for working in the nonprofit and arts/culture sector.

• Annual Base Salary: $100,000 - $120,000
• 401k plan with eligibility the 1st of the month following your start date.
• 48 hours sick time
• 14 company holidays, including paid birthday off.
• 96 hours PTO per year.
• Paid monthly parking.

Mental Demands

Duties require planning, organizing, and performing a variety of duties applying a wide range of procedures and rules.  Duties require attention to detail, high degree of accuracy, reliability, timeliness, alertness, and use of judgment.  Also requires writing ability, creativity, and concentration.  Access to and use of confidential data where discretion/sensitivity is of utmost importance.  Mature judgment and confidence.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.  Occasionally required to stand, reach, stoop, and handle and/or lift and up to 25 pounds.  Must be able to check reports for completion and accuracy and to retrieve and transmit information.  Use of general office environment equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. JACCC offers a variety of benefits including medical insurance, dental and vision plans, life insurance, retirement plan, flex benefit plan, paid holidays, and vacation.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will perform other reasonably required job duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. JACCC is an at-will employer. As such, your employment is for no specific period of time and may be terminated at will by either party with or without a reason or advance notice.

Located in Little Tokyo, the historic heart of the Japanese American community, JACCC was founded in 1972 as the dream of visionary Issei and Nisei (first- and second-generation) Japanese Americans to create a permanent center where arts and culture come alive and flourish.

JACCC’s pursuit of artistic excellence is driven by our commitment to preserve and showcase traditional Japanese arts and to contemporize them as an expression of our heritage within the diversity of cultures found throughout Los Angeles County. Our in-person and virtual exhibitions, performances, programs, and festivals showcase Japanese art forms such as flower arranging, bonsai, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and cuisine, ensuring their vitality for future generations.

The Content Creator will play a key role in supporting JACCC’s Marketing team by developing dynamic and engaging digital content that elevates our brand and connects with our audiences. This part-time contracting role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content strategy, and creative storytelling within a fast-paced arts and culture organization.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about social media, visual communication, and community-centered storytelling, with an interest in the Japanese/Japanese American/Asian Pacific American arts landscape. Video editing experience is a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and publish high-quality content for social media, websites, newsletters, and other digital platforms.
• Support planning and execution of digital campaigns, influencer collaborations, and promotional initiatives.
• Monitor audience engagement and provide insights to help guide strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams and external partners to ensure cohesive branding, messaging, and visual identity.
• Conduct research on industry trends, emerging platforms, and competitive activity to strengthen JACCC’s digital presence.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in content creation, social media management, or digital brand marketing.
• Proficiency with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.).
• Basic familiarity with design and editing tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and creative thinking.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain strong organizational skills.

Apply for the position using the button below. Applicants should be prepared to submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• 2-3 References
• 3-5 Relevant Digital Work Samples
• Link to an Online Portfolio or Work-Related Social Media Account