Walnut Street Theatre is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

Director of Finance

Walnut Street Theatre is America’s oldest theatre and one of the nation’s most financially stable arts organizations with a $15M annual budget. The Director of Finance oversees budgeting, financial monitoring, forecasting, cash flow, coordination of audit activities, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, investment accounting, compliance, and the oversight of daily, monthly and annual financial reporting. The Finance Office manages many of the Human Resources functions of the company including administration of the 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 and 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 a plus.

Compensation:

$150,000 with fully paid excellent benefits.

TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume via email only to Mark D. Sylvester, Managing Director at ms@walnutstreettheatre.org. Please put “DOF” in the subject line of the email. Walnut Street Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.