The Director of Finance and Administration position is responsible for all finance and accounting operations as well as the administrative functions at the theater. This position leads these functions in a cohesive and elegant way, maximizing company growth & value creation through operational efficiency, optimal allocation of resources, and risk management. The Director of Finance and Administration serves as a member of the theater’s senior staff.

Job Duties:

• Oversees all financial operations of the theater.
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees program & grant accounting to ensure proper compliance requirements are fulfilled, and provides financial reporting information for grant reports.
• Partners with senior management in guiding financial decisions and achieving company goals.
• Manages budgets and controls expenses.
• Manages and improves month-end close activities.
• Prepares and presents a monthly forecast to the Managing Director, Artistic Director, and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Presents detailed financial information to the Finance and Audit Committee on a quarterly basis.
• Collaborates with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns.
• Prepares financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintains and tracks all endowment activity and reconciles all bank statements.
• Manages banking relationships, cash positions, and investments.
• Manages the Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Coordinator, and the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator
• Oversees the general ledger and approves all journal entries entered into the accounting system.
• Accesses and manages cash flow scenario of the theater on a weekly basis and advises senior management on status.
• Prepares fixed asset reconciliation documentation for the annual financial audits.
• Prepares depreciation schedule for the fiscal year budget.
• Manages the human resources department and assists the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator with the on boarding of new staff.
• Coordinates and manages the theater’s insurance policies along with the theater’s third party consultant.
• Coordinates and manages the theater’s computer network and information technology services along with a third party consultant.