Chief Financial Officer

Levine Music welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Chief Financial Officer, available in January 2027. Rafael Manalac, who has served with distinction for nearly 19 years, has announced that he will retire at the end of 2026. A search for the next CFO is currently underway.

With five campuses in the greater Washington, DC, area and a Virtual Campus online, Levine Music offers outstanding music instruction and performance opportunities for students of all ages, interests, and skill levels. Levine Music connects students with top-tier professional artists and music educators for lessons, classes, and programs in classical music, jazz, rock, musical theatre, folk music, and much more. Levine Music's 180 faculty members offer instruction in 22 instruments, voice, and composition.

They help students achieve their goals, inspire students to realize their potential as musicians, and encourage students to discover the great joy of making music. No matter the age, ability, or financial circumstances, Levine Music welcomes everyone with an interest in exploring, creating, or finding inspiration through music.

Levine Music serves the National Capital Region across five campuses. The main campus is Sallie Mae Hall in Northwest Washington, where the executive offices are located. Additional campuses serve students at THEARC in Southeast DC;
The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland; a Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland; and the newest campus in West Falls Church, Virginia.

Levine Music is governed by a 32-member Board of Trustees and has an administrative staff of 36. The annual budget is $13 million with 30 percent of income provided by individual and institutional philanthropy. Assets of $28 million include $11 million in endowment. Jeffery Tribble is President and CEO of Levine Music.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the President & CEO, the Board of Trustees, and the leadership across Levine's five campuses. The CFO is a key member of Levine Music's Executive Leadership Team, which includes the Vice President of Music Education, the Vice President of Development, and the Chief Operating Officer.

The CFO provides strategic and operational leadership for Levine's financial management, thus maintaining and safeguarding the organization’s financial health. Through rigorous financial planning and informed decision-making, the CFO ensures effective stewardship of Levine’s resources.

The CFO is responsible and accountable for all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, cash and investment management, audit and tax compliance, internal controls, payroll financial administration, and financial systems. The CFO works collaboratively across the organization to translate financial information into insights and data that support sound decision-making, organizational sustainability, and fulfillment of Levine’s mission.

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The CFO provides guidance, direction, and supervision for the accounting staff. The CFO ensures that the development, education, and operation teams have the financial information they need to support their work. The CFO is the primary liaison to the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board, and ensures that the CEO, the Board, and the Senior Executive Team have timely and accurate financial information to assist and inform their decision-making.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO is a full participant in the work of Levine Music, which includes attendance at public programs, concerts, and events on Levine campuses throughout the year. The CFO serves as an…