CENTRAL STATES FAIR, INC.
FINANCE OFFICER
Reports To: General Manager
Status: Full-Time, Year-Round
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Salary: Starting at $60,000 annually, with compensation based on experience and qualifications.
ABOUT CENTRAL STATES FAIR, INC.
Central States Fair, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Rapid City, South Dakota. The organization produces two of the region's signature annual events, the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®, welcoming approximately 330,000 attendees with more than 120 events and 400 commercial vendors, and the Central States Fair, a nine-day annual fair featuring livestock and youth programs, rodeo, motorsports, concerts, carnival entertainment, commercial exhibits, and community events.
Central States Fair, Inc. also manages the Central States Fairgrounds and supports additional events, rentals, programs, and activities throughout the year.
CSF, Inc. operates with a small, collaborative year-round staff. Team members work across traditional departmental lines and play an active role in the organization's events and operations.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of Central States Fair, Inc., including accounting, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, employee benefits administration, insurance, and related financial functions.
This is a hands-on position that works closely with the General Manager, and serves as a financial resource to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and outside accounting and audit professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Significant relevant accounting experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, budgeting, financial statements, cash management, tax reporting, and audit preparation.
• QuickBooks experience strongly preferred. Comparable accounting software experience with the ability to quickly learn QuickBooks will also be considered.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Valid driver's license required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, deposits, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping.
• Prepare monthly financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, budget comparisons, and financial information for management and the Board.
• Lead development of the annual organizational budget and major event budgets in coordination with the General Manager and management team.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and communicate significant variances or concerns.
• Process employee payroll and complete required payroll reports and filings.
• Coordinate the financial administration of employee health insurance, retirement benefits, workers' compensation, and related employee records.
• Prepare and file required sales tax and other financial reports.
• Coordinate with outside accounting professionals and auditors in preparation of annual financial statements and the annual audit.
• Prepare financial reports and documentation required by Pennington County and other governmental or funding entities.
• Prepare financial information for Board review and attend Executive Committee meetings as required.
• Maintain organizational insurance policies and coordinate applicable licenses, certificates, vehicle registrations, liquor licenses, tax exemptions, and related records.
• Maintain accurate, complete, confidential, and organized financial and employee-related records.
EVENT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
The Finance Officer plays an active role in the financial operations of the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®, Central States Fair, and other CSF, Inc. events.
Responsibilities include coordinating event cash banks and change funds; managing deposits and cash controls; reconciling ticketing, credit card, merchant, and other event revenue; processing vendor, contractor, performer, and event-related payments; assisting with event financial settlements; monitoring event budgets; and preparing post-event financial reports and reconciliations.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Officer is expected to develop a working knowledge of CSF, Inc. operations, facilities, events, Board and committee structures, policies, contracts, and applicable regulations.
As part of a small staff, the Finance Officer works collaboratively with other team members and may assist with financial and administrative responsibilities outside traditional departmental lines as organizational and event needs arise.
The position requires confidentiality, professional judgment, clear communication, and the ability to identify and communicate financial issues in a timely manner.
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, year-round position with regular business hours during normal operations. CSF, Inc. is an event-driven organization. Additional and extended hours are required during major events, particularly the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo® and Central States Fair. The Finance Officer must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and appropriate financial controls.
BENEFITS
Central States Fair, Inc. offers:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer retirement match
TO APPLY
Position is open until filled.
Please submit a resume and relevant qualifications to:
Central States Fair, Inc.
800 San Francisco Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
or
info@blackhillsstockshow.com