Director of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance
Reports to: Managing Director
Department: Finance
FLSA Classification:Full-Time, Exempt
Wage/Compensation Range: $110,000-$120,000/year, insurance, paid time off, and paid
holidays provided
 
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we
serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible
workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender
binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
General Statement of Job Function: The Director of Finance will join the senior operations
team to oversee and manage all financial systems of Goodspeed Musicals with an annual budget
of approximately $14M. A colleague who values collaboration, enjoys process improvement, and
excels at project management, the incumbent will work to advance the mission, vision, and
values of one of America’s leading musical theatres.
The Director of Finance has the primary responsibility for Goodspeed Musicals’ finance
operations, including day-to-day accounting processes and financial reporting. This position
reports to the Managing Director and partners with senior management and a dedicated finance
team to ensure the organization’s overall financial health through the creation and monitoring of
detailed budgets and forecasts, seeking to improve and maintain the financial health of the
organization. Key duties include, but are not limited to the following:
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop, monitor, and reforecast the annual operating budget with department heads,
General Manager and Executive Office.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Executive Office,
Finance and Investment Committees, and Board of Trustees; including P&L, balance
sheet, cash flow, department and show reports, and others as assigned.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing and benefits
management.
• Manage annual audit, 990 preparation, and state charitable registrations, ensuring
compliance with GAAP as needed.
• Manage cash flow, cash balances, short-term investments, and all banking relationships.
• Oversee monthly close process, reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy and
posting errors.
• Serve as Plan Sponsor of the organization’s retirement plans.
• Liaise with third-party on all matters associated with organization’s endowment.
• Function as the staff liaison to the Finance and Investment Committees of the Board of
Trustees, including minute taking and agenda/materials preparation.
• Serve as liaison/thought-partner with outsourced bookkeeping provider on weekly and
monthly tasks.
• Other duties, as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in non-profit accounting, including financial reporting, accounts
payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger experience.
• Experience leading and preparing non-profit organization through annual audit process.
• Supervisory experience with particular focus in the non-profit arena; arts-related work
preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency using Quickbooks accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA certification and/or an MBA, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including word processing, spreadsheets and
presentation applications.
• In-depth knowledge of general accounting concepts and practices (GAAP).
• Ability to effectively present complex financial information and respond to questions
from Executive Office, department heads, colleagues in the field, and Board of Trustees.
• Excellent organization and anticipation skills with a demonstrated ability to plan and
manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
• Respect for Goodspeed’s mission and drive, including the understanding that the focus of
our work is to support the artistic and creative process—and people—at the heart of
making musical theatre.
• Exhibit interpersonal savvy, which includes relating comfortably to a variety of
personalities; cultivating and maintaining positive relationships; employing discretion,
diplomacy, and tact; seeking the positive in all situations.
• Comfortably and effectively cope with change and ambiguity, which includes effectively
transitioning between tasks and timelines; identifying priorities and making good
decisions with a minimum of information; staying relaxed and proactive when things are
uncertain; confidently managing risk and uncertainty.
• A commitment to an equitable work environment, which includes use of gender inclusive
language; support for individual gender expression, racial equity and inter-generational
collaboration; accessibility for people with disabilities; and cultural sensitivity.
• Kindness, confidence, sense of humor and a generous spirit.
 
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, availability, and list of three references to
jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "Director of Finance."