Chief Financial Officer
The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience.
Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections--between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self.
We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.
Since 1963, Boston Ballet has been one of the leading dance companies in the world on stage, in the studio, and in the community.
The Company maintains an internationally acclaimed repertoire and the largest ballet school in North America.
A leader in artistry, the Ballet is simultaneously developing innovative approaches to arts management and organizational sustainability.
ABOUT THE ROLEThis position is responsible for serving as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees, and is an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team.
In addition to oversight of the finance function, the CFO has direct responsibility over technology, legal, and facilities functions, providing leadership to these areas in support of the organization's mission.
Additionally, the CFO will drive the development and enhancement of business insights to further organizational objectives and performance excellence.
The CFO will have a holistic understanding of how the organization operates and partners - to help establish and achieve actionable and measurable goals that shape the success of the organization.
This position is considered hybrid with an expectation of being in office a few days per week.
Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume in order to be considered for this position.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESDirect reportsFinance Department, a team of four:
Director of Accounting, Payroll Specialist/Cash Accountant, Accounts Payable & Receivables Coordinator, and Development Database Assistant (Development) IT Department, a team of two:
Director of IT and Network AdministratorFacilities ManagerBoard Committees led, in partnership with relevant ChairsFinance CommitteeInvestment CommitteeAudit CommitteeStrategy, including financial strategyPartner with Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Board Committees to address the Ballet's most important strategic and financial projectsInvest in the planning capabilities of the Ballet's staff, sharing an analytic and strategic toolkit with fellow Senior Leaders and their teamsAdvise Executive Director on key topics of finance, strategy, and systemsDeliver quantitative and strategic insight on the Ballet's financial opportunities and challengesOrganizational Finance & AccountingLead annual fiscal planning, setting financial goals and establishing overall organizational budget in collaboration with the Senior Leadership TeamProduce monthly and quarterly budget reports and projections for Board meetings and Department headsOversee financial management procedures and systems, ensuring efficiency of operations and accuracy of financial informationContribute to vendor and contract review/management for the Ballet's significant relationshipsParticipate or take a leadership role in Union negotiations as requestedVia Finance team, direct all financial activities and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, audit, month-end close, tax reports, individual manager reports, grants management, financial forecasting, and liquidityPartner with the Director of HR on payroll and benefits administrationLiaise with the Finance and Audit Committees on the development and execution of banking relationships, including accessing the debt markets, as neededInvestmentsInvest Boston Ballet's Endowment according to the direction of the Investment CommitteeSupport Boston Ballet Campaign and administration with Endowment reporting and insight Reporting & ComplianceCoordinate annual financial audits through preparation of all supporting documentation and management of on-site audit activityManage relationships with financial institutions, lenders, and underwriters of ongoing operationsRisk ManagementPartner with insurance broker to ensure appropriate insurance coverage and navigate claimsPartner with external legal counsel on matters that enable the organization to minimize operational risk, comply with laws and regulations, and execute sound contracts and record-keeping IT & FacilitiesManage team, objectives, and strategic directionProvide leadership for transformational systems projects as appropriateStrong academic credentials required, including a preference for a CPA or CFA designation, an MBA, and/or related graduate degree(s)Exceptional analytic and strategic skills, with the ability to identify issues and extract meaningful insights that can improve business performanceExperienced financial executive with track record of progressive leadership responsibilities and successful organizational decision-makingAbility to navigate and collaborate in a complex environment, and to earn the trust of employees and leadership of all levelsProven ability to build staff cohesiveness and collegiality through honest and clear communication; ability to work effectively with all levels of staffFluency in financial domains including US GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, internal controls, treasury, strategy, and risk managementSophisticated understanding of technology and systemsExceptional executive-level communication skills, in verbal, written, and presentation formats for financial and non-financial audiencesOutcome-driven project management, and ability to hone in on the value-drivers of a projectA tendency for fast thinking, analytic rigor, zero defect work, and rapid processingDiscretion, maturity, composure, and pragmatismPassion for mentoring, coaching and teaching; including the ability to provide constructive and positive feedback, while motivating and holding the team accountableLeads by example in displaying the highest level of integrity, trust, and ethical behaviorInterest/knowledge in ballet, music, or the performing arts is an assetPI225267625 Recommended Skills Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Administration Analytical Auditing Bank Reconciliation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections--between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self.
We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.
Since 1963, Boston Ballet has been one of the leading dance companies in the world on stage, in the studio, and in the community.
The Company maintains an internationally acclaimed repertoire and the largest ballet school in North America.
A leader in artistry, the Ballet is simultaneously developing innovative approaches to arts management and organizational sustainability.
ABOUT THE ROLEThis position is responsible for serving as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees, and is an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team.
In addition to oversight of the finance function, the CFO has direct responsibility over technology, legal, and facilities functions, providing leadership to these areas in support of the organization's mission.
Additionally, the CFO will drive the development and enhancement of business insights to further organizational objectives and performance excellence.
The CFO will have a holistic understanding of how the organization operates and partners - to help establish and achieve actionable and measurable goals that shape the success of the organization.
This position is considered hybrid with an expectation of being in office a few days per week.
Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume in order to be considered for this position.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESDirect reportsFinance Department, a team of four:
Director of Accounting, Payroll Specialist/Cash Accountant, Accounts Payable & Receivables Coordinator, and Development Database Assistant (Development) IT Department, a team of two:
Director of IT and Network AdministratorFacilities ManagerBoard Committees led, in partnership with relevant ChairsFinance CommitteeInvestment CommitteeAudit CommitteeStrategy, including financial strategyPartner with Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Board Committees to address the Ballet's most important strategic and financial projectsInvest in the planning capabilities of the Ballet's staff, sharing an analytic and strategic toolkit with fellow Senior Leaders and their teamsAdvise Executive Director on key topics of finance, strategy, and systemsDeliver quantitative and strategic insight on the Ballet's financial opportunities and challengesOrganizational Finance & AccountingLead annual fiscal planning, setting financial goals and establishing overall organizational budget in collaboration with the Senior Leadership TeamProduce monthly and quarterly budget reports and projections for Board meetings and Department headsOversee financial management procedures and systems, ensuring efficiency of operations and accuracy of financial informationContribute to vendor and contract review/management for the Ballet's significant relationshipsParticipate or take a leadership role in Union negotiations as requestedVia Finance team, direct all financial activities and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, audit, month-end close, tax reports, individual manager reports, grants management, financial forecasting, and liquidityPartner with the Director of HR on payroll and benefits administrationLiaise with the Finance and Audit Committees on the development and execution of banking relationships, including accessing the debt markets, as neededInvestmentsInvest Boston Ballet's Endowment according to the direction of the Investment CommitteeSupport Boston Ballet Campaign and administration with Endowment reporting and insight Reporting & ComplianceCoordinate annual financial audits through preparation of all supporting documentation and management of on-site audit activityManage relationships with financial institutions, lenders, and underwriters of ongoing operationsRisk ManagementPartner with insurance broker to ensure appropriate insurance coverage and navigate claimsPartner with external legal counsel on matters that enable the organization to minimize operational risk, comply with laws and regulations, and execute sound contracts and record-keeping IT & FacilitiesManage team, objectives, and strategic directionProvide leadership for transformational systems projects as appropriateStrong academic credentials required, including a preference for a CPA or CFA designation, an MBA, and/or related graduate degree(s)Exceptional analytic and strategic skills, with the ability to identify issues and extract meaningful insights that can improve business performanceExperienced financial executive with track record of progressive leadership responsibilities and successful organizational decision-makingAbility to navigate and collaborate in a complex environment, and to earn the trust of employees and leadership of all levelsProven ability to build staff cohesiveness and collegiality through honest and clear communication; ability to work effectively with all levels of staffFluency in financial domains including US GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, internal controls, treasury, strategy, and risk managementSophisticated understanding of technology and systemsExceptional executive-level communication skills, in verbal, written, and presentation formats for financial and non-financial audiencesOutcome-driven project management, and ability to hone in on the value-drivers of a projectA tendency for fast thinking, analytic rigor, zero defect work, and rapid processingDiscretion, maturity, composure, and pragmatismPassion for mentoring, coaching and teaching; including the ability to provide constructive and positive feedback, while motivating and holding the team accountableLeads by example in displaying the highest level of integrity, trust, and ethical behaviorInterest/knowledge in ballet, music, or the performing arts is an assetPI225267625 Recommended Skills Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Administration Analytical Auditing Bank Reconciliation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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