Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

The CONTROLLER is the senior accounting professional for Oklahoma City Ballet, responsible for leading all day-to-day finance operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting. This position partners closely with the Executive Director, senior staff, and the Board of Trustees finance leadership to support the Artistic, Production, School, Community Engagement, Administrative,Development, and Communications department activities of the organization.

• Oversee all general ledger activity, accounts, and financial records, ensuring compliance withGAAP and nonprofit best practices
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow,and budget vs. actual reports for leadership and the Board of Trustees
• Develop, monitor, and update cash flow projections; recommend strategies to maintain adequate liquidity
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Executive Director and departmentleadership, to create a comprehensive organizational budget
• Works closely with the leadership of each department and serves as staff liaison to the Finance Committee and, as appropriate, the Audit or Investment Committees
• Provide clear, concise financial reports and analysis for Board of Trustee and Finance Committee
• meetings, including variance analysis and forecasting

• Supervise full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review,and monthly reconciliations
• Supervise timely reconciliations of all bank, credit card, and investment accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard assetsand ensure integrity of financial data
• Oversee the chart of accounts and coding practices to ensure accurate tracking by program,department, and funding source (including restricted vs. unrestricted funds)
• Review and approve journal entries, expense allocations, and adjustments

• Lead preparation for and coordination of the annual financial audit and/or review, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, investment advisors, and other financialconsultants
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including payroll tax, sales/usetax, charitable registrations, and other required filings
• Support preparation of financial components of grant reports, contracts, and regulatory submissions
• Monitor and help manage financial risk, including appropriate insurance coverage in coordination with leadership
• Partnering with Artistic, Production, School, Community Engagement, Administrative, Development,and Communications Departments
• Work with the Development team to track pledges, contributions, sponsor ships, and grants,ensuring proper restriction tracking and timely release of restricted funds
• Provide financial reports to the Grants Manager as requested
• Collaborate with the Artistic, Production, School, and Community Engagement teams to buildand monitor program and production budgets, including tuition, performance revenue,production costs, and touring activity
• Provide financial guidance and training for department managers to support informed decision-making and responsible budget management

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including experience in nonprofit finance; arts or cultural organization experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and cash flow management
• Experience managing or overseeing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger processes
• Previous leadership experience in a small to mid-sized nonprofit or performing arts environment preferred

• Proficiency with Quickbooks, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, phone, desktop and portable computers, and electronics
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and…