Posted on November 13, 2012

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Director of Finance

Symphony Space, a two-theatre, not-for-profit performing arts center at 95th St & Broadway in New York City, seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Finance. Symphony Space has a $6.2M operating budget, annual capital budget of $200,000, and investments of $10M. Through its in-house productions and rental programs, six hundred events are presented or produced each year. In addition to its theatres, Symphony Space also operates a studio and a bar/café. For list of programs, see symphonyspace.org

The Director of Finance reports directly to the President/CEO and manages a full time staff accountant and full time bookkeeper. S/he works in concert with the Board of Directors Finance and Investment Committees.

The Director of Finance

• Oversees all financial operations, financial planning and financial structure
• Prepares the annual budget with senior management
• Prepares reports for internal use and board and funder review including short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance, cash flow models and investment reports
• Analyzes institutional, departmental and program expense and revenue projections;
• Directs annual audit and tax functions
• Develops, implements and maintains accounting and administrative policies and procedures
• Maintains close and regular contact with bank officials, auditors, vendors and accounting consultants;
• Manages full utilization and upgrades of Financial Edge, accounting software;
• Maintains fiscal controls over receipt, deposit and disbursement of funds; manages purchase order and invoices
• Manages system of cash control, including box office, concession and bar receipts;
• Monitors financial contract compliance;
• Monitors investment and bank fund activities.

Requirements of the Position:

• BA in accounting, finance or related field; graduate degree preferred
• Extensive experience with computerized accounting systems and spreadsheets; experience with Finance Edge program highly desirable;
• Broad knowledge of not-for-profit GAAP accounting and reporting;
• Minimum five years finance experience at comparable organization;
• Experience with not-for-profit business practices;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently; strong attention to detail;
• Ability to anticipate and manage change; strong affinity for systems analysis and implementation;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include medical insurance, contributory dental plan, flexible spending program, life insurance, contributory annuity plan.

Application Instructions

Email cover letter and resume with Director of Finance in the subject line to: humanresources@symphonyspace.org

No calls, please.