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Director of Finance

Scion Staffing
New York, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct a search for a Director of Finance for a prominent nonprofit performing arts organization based in New York, NY. This full-time position presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to oversee and optimize financial operations in a dynamic and creative environment.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Director of Finance will manage the financial operations of a $29 million budget for a renowned theater company. This role involves overseeing operating and investment funds, developing cash management strategies, and providing timely financial reporting to all departments. The successful candidate will work closely with executive staff and the Board of Directors, reporting directly to the Executive Director and managing a team of three in the Business Department, with additional oversight of two in the Technology Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Financial Operations and Reporting

  • Manage accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow.
  • Maintain accurate financial statements, forecasts, and budget reports in accordance with nonprofit GAAP.
  • Oversee revenue recognition, tracking, and prepare supporting information for annual audits.
  • Manage relationships with financial institutions and oversee credit lines.

Board and Committee Liaison

  • Serve as staff representative to Board Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees.
  • Provide quarterly financial performance reports and respond to inquiries.
  • Collaborate with Executive Director on financial materials for Board review.
  • Compliance and Risk Management

  • Ensure recordkeeping complies with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
  • Maintain corporate insurance portfolio, including D&O, E&O, and property coverage.
  • Guarantee full compliance with grant requirements, funder covenants, and governmental regulations.
  • Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for enhancing productivity, quality, and customer service.
  • Implement cost reduction and systems enhancement initiatives.
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • 7-10 years of experience in a similar large institutional theater or performing arts organization.
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively with creative and non-financial teams to support organizational objectives.
  • Proficiency in GAAP, particularly in nonprofit revenue recognition.
  • Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and risk assessment.
  • Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience with policy development and fiscal control measures.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains accounting software and Tessitura is a plus.
  • Proven success in fostering a collaborative work environment and implementing process improvements within finance and accounting functions.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    In addition to a competitive salary of $165,000 annually, our client offers a full benefits package including vacation, medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance and long-term disability coverage upon eligibility.

    HOW TO APPLY :

    For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https : / / scionexecutivesearch.com / job / 12596 / .

    ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM :

    Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

    We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times . Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.Â

    For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

    Company Description

    Our Mission

    It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.

    Our Name

    Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion : the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.

    Our Values

    DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

    We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.

    INTEGRITY & ETHICS

    We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.

    SERVICE EXCELLENCE

    We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.

    LEARNING & INNOVATION

    We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.

    PASSION

    We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.

    TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY

    We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.

    Company Description

    Our Mission It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry. Our Name Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion : the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth. Our Values DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create. INTEGRITY & ETHICS We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments. SERVICE EXCELLENCE We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff. LEARNING & INNOVATION We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within. PASSION We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike. TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.

    Salary : $165,000

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