General Manager

The OBIE Award-winning Pig Iron Theatre Company seeks a General Manager (GM) with experience in nonprofit accounting, human resources, and operations management. Pig Iron is an incubator and producer of experimental and original performance work and also runs a 2.5-year MFA program in devised theater, in partnership with Rowan University. The GM will, in collaboration with the Managing Director (MD), be the primary staff member responsible for the financial management, strategy, and stability of the company as we enter our 30th year.

Position summary and essential duties and responsibilities

Reporting directly to the MD and working closely with the Finance Committee of the Pig Iron Board of Directors, the GM is responsible for creating and implementing the financial framework that will allow Pig Iron to bring alive its mission: ”to expand what is possible in performance by creating rigorous and unusual ensemble-devised works; by training the next generation of daring, innovative theater artists; and by consistently asking the hardest questions, both in our art and in its relation to the world around us.” 

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits including health and dental insurance. In general, hours are 9am-5pm weekdays at the Pig Iron office at 1417 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, with opportunity for some supervisor-approved remote work. This position requires occasional night and weekend hours to support and attend Pig Iron and Pig Iron School events. 

Primary Responsibilities of the Pig Iron General Manager:

• Work with the Managing Director, Co-Artistic Directors, other department heads, and the Finance Committee in developing and presenting the Annual Budget. Proactively develop strategies and related budget revisions throughout the year in response to new opportunities that arise, and as key budget assumptions change.
• Oversee all budgeting, accounting, and related financial reporting systems. This includes the tracking and management of accounts receivable, payroll administration and payroll tax compliance, vendor payments and accounts payable, bank and other account reconciliations, and financial reporting (internal and external)
• Monitor cash flow, and manage any necessary long-term or short-term investments and/or borrowings in compliance with applicable laws, programs or governing documents. Establish and maintain relationships with banks and key vendors, including landlords, insurance providers, and consultants.
• Manage and provide reporting to the MD and Board of Directors on the Pig Iron annual budget to ensure both short- and long-term stability. Prepare and present a budget report and forecast to the Board of Directors at all scheduled board meetings (4-5 annually).
• Communicate regularly and actively with the Finance Committee, through Finance Committee meetings and as needed to discuss matters of financial significance.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting records, and the effective design and operation of internal accounting and business controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP reporting requirements, and with applicable regulatory requirements. Prepare for and facilitate the timely completion of the annual external financial statement audit, Form 990, and other applicable regulatory filings, including license reporting and renewal.
• Manage and supervise human resources through administration of benefits, personnel management, orientation, ongoing development of policies and employee handbook.
• As a key administrator working with Rowan University’s financial team, maintain sustainable financial planning for long-term success of Pig Iron School while maintaining regular, proactive communication and overseeing financial transactions between Rowan and Pig Iron.
• In collaboration with Production and Facilities Manager, oversee management of facilities, improvements, information technology, and equipment to ensure a consistently safe and efficient environment.
• Develop grant budgets and financial reporting to foundations and other funders; track and report on restricted funds and multi-year grants.
• Collaborate with the Development Coordinator to track and report on all contributed income. Support development efforts with accurate and timely tracking to ensure success in fundraising efforts.
• Supervise School and Office Administrator in management of faculty contracts, space rental requests, tax paperwork, and other related activities.
• Support and collaborate with MD in their review of policies and practices to ensure and communicate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be organized, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented, with 3+ years’ experience in nonprofit accounting and financial management. We seek a person who is comfortable thinking and communicating about ambitious ideas, managing through ever-evolving conditions, and who enjoys engaging with diverse artistic and social resources to advance Pig Iron as a community partner, consistent with our mission.

Qualified applicants will be skilled at managing complex budgets and possess strong written and oral communication abilities. Experience with Google Workspace and QuickBooks or a similar accounting software required. Training in QuickBooks Online will be offered during onboarding if needed.

Application procedure

To apply, send a cover letter or video to md@pigiron.org detailing your interest in the position, your professional ambitions, and any qualifications or life experience that make you a strong candidate. Please also attach a copy of your resume. 

Pig Iron Theatre Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse work force and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status. Pig Iron Theatre is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.

About Pig Iron Theatre Company

Pig Iron began as a “dance-clown-theatre” ensemble in 1995, and their innovative productions garnered rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and then in the burgeoning arts scene of their hometown of Philadelphia. Now, over 25 years later, Pig Iron has emerged as part of a movement of alternative theatre makers who seek to resituate how audiences encounter performance. The company is at the forefront of the “devised” theatre movement, a practice of performance-making in which an ensemble of actor-creators begins its work in the studio rather than from a script. Pig Iron has developed a method of co-authorship that springs from focused improvisation, discussion and innovative collaborations. Pig Iron engages in collaborations with visionary artists who push the ensemble in new directions. Collaborators have included: legendary director Joseph Chaikin; playwright Toshiki Okada; designers Mimi Lien (Macarthur “Genius") and Machine Dazzle; the Grammy-winning choir The Crossing, indie rock outfit Dr. Dog, and filmmaker Josephine Decker. Pig Iron has toured to 15 countries on four continents with notable appearances at the Public Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, the Humana Festival, TR Warszawa, and TPAM (Tokyo), among others. The company has won two OBIE Awards (NYC) and 10 Barrymore Awards, with over 45 nominations in Philadelphia. Learn more at pigiron.org.