Director of Finance

Walnut Street Theatre is America’s oldest theatre and one of the nation’s most financially stable arts organizations with a $17M annual budget. The Director of Finance is responsible for budgeting, financial monitoring, forecasting, cash flow, coordination of audit activities, investment accounting, compliance, and all tasks relating to daily, monthly and annual financial processing and reporting. This position also oversees payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and the Finance Office manages many of the Human Resources functions of the company including administration of employee benefits programs and insurance policies.

The Director of Finance is a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director. The director works closely with the theatre’s President, Producing Artistic Director, and the heads of department including Production, Marketing, Development, Facilities and Education. This position is supported by a Finance Associate and General Management Assistant. This is an in-person, full-time position.

• The Director of Finance should be a seasoned leader, preferably with at least 5 years managing the finance and administration of an $8–16M organization or business unit with collective bargaining agreements. Experience working in a complex non‑profit organization with multiple programs is preferable, with a strong preference for someone who has operated in a fast‑growing and innovative environment.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, including solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll and accounting for investments.
• Knowledge of Sage accounting software is a plus.

$150,000 with fully paid excellent benefits.