Accounting & Business Manager

Hawaii Public Radio is looking for a collaborative, organized, detailed-oriented professional to support and strengthen our business, financial, and administrative operations.

This is a new and key role for HPR, an organization dedicated to serving the people of Hawaii. HPR’s Accounting and Business Manager will be responsible for many of the day-to-day financial and administrative aspects of the business, and will interact with people across the organization, outside partners, and clients.

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and coding of transactions.
• Supervise the Accounting and Administrative Assistant and support the membership and sponsor ships teams with accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Process timely monthly financial closings and reconciliations and prepare reports for leadership, board committees, and grantors.
• Ensure and help advance efficiency, internal control compliance, and strong support systems that provide the financial and administrative support that the station needs.
• Assist with audit and annual tax return preparation, compliance and reporting requirements, and financial policy updates.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, departmental support schedules, and the approval and tracking of expenditures.
• Work with HPR’s payroll and HR processor to coordinate semi-monthly payroll and support key processes including processing new hires and benefits administration.
• Participate in membership campaigns and support station activities as needed.

• Degree in finance or accounting – graduate degree or CPA preferred.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory positions with an understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and basic accounting principles - non-profit experience preferred.
• Proficient with financial software, payroll systems, spreadsheets, and other workflow tools.
• Strong verbal and written skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Must be independent, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to meet deadlines.
• Must be discrete and able to process confidential information.
• Committed to Hawaii Public Radio’s community-focused mission and values.

This is a full-time, exempt position and includes medical benefits, a generous paid time off policy, and opportunities for development and advancement. HPR is an EEO employer. Final date to receive applications is 03/31/26