Controller

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 Controller will oversee budgeting, financial monitoring and forecasting, cash flow, coordination of audit activities, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, investment accounting and the review of daily, monthly and annual financial reporting materials. The Controller’s office manages many of the Human Resources functions of the company including administration of the employee benefits programs and insurance policies.

The Controller is a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director.  The Controller 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 an Assistant Controller and General Management Assistant.

Qualifications:

-The Controller 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/Mas 90 accounting software a plus.

Walnut Street Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.