Director of Finance

Florida Studio Theatre, a LORT D regional theatre in Sarasota, FL seeks a Director of Finance.

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with Producing Artistic Director, this position will serve on the senior leadership team for FST.

We are seeking a leader with significant not-for-profit financial experience who brings a can-do, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic disposition to the job and who can inspire others to do their best work.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

· Serve as a member of FST’s leadership team, setting organizational strategy, and providing financial oversight.

· Recognize and anticipate opportunities and challenges as they relate to financial systems and operations; generating ideas, strategies, and solutions to drive impact.

· Provide strategic recommendations to the Managing Director based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.

· Oversight of FST’s Business Office, supporting growth in their roles and cross training, across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and purchasing functions; and ensure accuracy of financial data entry.

· Manage human resources to staff in regards to compensation and benefit packages.

· Partner with department heads to ensure the team has access to all information and reporting necessary to meet its goals

· Oversee (develop, monitor, and revise) short- and long-term budgetary planning and cash flow management to ensure alignment with FST’s strategic priorities; work closely with all Department Heads to monitor and develop the organization’s budget.

· Manage investment strategies, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, grants administration, real estate, and risk management activities.

· Ensure organizational compliance with all regulatory tax filings and audit requirements; coordinate annual audit activities.

· Design and implement fiscal policies and procedures (internal controls) and ensure that staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

· Generate and distribute accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the Producing Artistic Director, Managing Director, Department Head Management Staff, Board of Directors and other audiences as required.

The ideal candidate has:

· At least 5 years of broad financial leadership experience, including success serving as a team leader, experience planning and managing budgets for a not-for-profit organization, and overseeing annual audit processes.

· Robust understanding of financial accounting, with demonstrated success creating financial models, managing reporting, ensuring proper control and audit processes within a not-for-profit setting, including endowments.

· Collaborative approach to executive leadership, and the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams to meet goals and improve organizational performance

· Demonstrated success improving financial and operational policies, processes, and procedures.

· Demonstrated excellence in managing human resources, finance, accounting, and budgeting.

· CPA, MBA, and/or MFA degree or equivalent preferred, but not required.

Florida Studio Theatre is working towards becoming a more anti-racist and inclusive theatre. FST is thus committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse world that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sarasota, FL 34236: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Financial management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location