Finance & HR Manager

ABOUT DESTINY ARTS CENTER

Destiny Arts Center’s mission is to inspire and ignite social change through the arts. For over 38 years, Destiny has been committed to supporting young people as they develop their skills as artists, global citizens and advocates for peace in their communities and beyond. Through dance and martial arts, young people learn to perform and express themselves, overcome challenges, and connect with others.

Destiny partners with over 50 schools and organizations each year to bring programs to young people. At our North Oakland arts center, we offer sliding-scale after-school, weekend, and summer programs. Our work is focused on creating safe and inclusive spaces for creative expression: welcoming and caring for every young person who joins us, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and heal, and using movement arts to forge meaningful transformation in our young people and collectively in our communities.

Destiny Arts Center is seeking a Business/HR Manager to join a community of talented professionals dedicated to the power of the arts to transform the lives of young people, families, and communities.

The primary responsibilities of Destiny Arts Center’s Business/HR Manager are to manage Destiny Arts Center’s day to day financial and HR needs. The ideal candidate has experience with non‑profit financials and Quickbooks, as well as HR experience in strengthening organizational effectiveness, accountability, employee relations, performance management and compensation structure. The candidate will be a key member of Destiny Arts Center and will work closely with the Executive Director, Leadership Team, Development Team and Program Teams.

• 10 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday (Hybrid schedule)
• Weekends/evenings to support Destiny events as needed

• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll coordination, invoicing, vendors, cash flow, and general ledger oversight
• Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and the Board of Directors
• Support the preparation of the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Executive Director and Leadership team
• Support Development team in overseeing grant and restricted fund tracking to ensure compliance with funder requirements
• Coordinate annual audit, tax filings (e.g., Form 990), and work with external accountants and auditors
• Develop and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to ensure accountability and transparency

• Manage organizational insurance, vendor contracts, and service agreements
• Support operational planning and risk management initiatives
• Maintain organizational policies, employee handbook, and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and organizational growth
• Serve as liaison to the Finance Committee of the Board, as needed

• Oversee all internal HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding in collaboration with ADP Workforce Now
• Administer employee benefits, payroll processes, and HR systems in collaboration with ADP Workforce Now
• Provide guidance and support to Directors and Managers re: employee relations, employee engagement, conflict and difficult conversations
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees on HR policies, workplace concerns, and professional development
• Lead and support performance management, equitable compensation planning, learning pathways for staff, internal growth opportunities and organizational culture initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit HR best practices

• Experience or degree in finance, accounting, business administration, human resources, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance, accounting, and/or HR management
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, and compliance
• Experience with payroll, benefits administration, and California employment law
• Experience supporting employee relations…