Senior Director of Finance - Apollo Theater : Job Details

Job Title: Senior Director of FinanceDepartment: FinanceReports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)FLSA Status: ExemptThe Apollo Theater Foundation Inc. is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.Position Summary: The Senior Director of Finance will oversee the Apollo's Finance department, ensuring that these functions align with the organization's strategic objectives. This individual will provide exceptional leadership and action-oriented guidance to these critical areas while fortifying operational efficiency, financial integrity, and the smooth running of day-to-day operations. The Senior Director will also work closely with the CEO, Executive team and Board of the Directors. This is a hybrid role that requires Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in-office attendance.Salary: $175,000Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee all accounting and bookkeeping for the organization (in collaboration with external accounting firms)
• Ensure that transactions are mapped to appropriate accounts and classifications to facilitate the grant reporting process
• Supervise day-to-day financial transactions carried out by staff and contractors, including but not limited to invoicing for earned revenue and bill payment
• Communicate monthly financial reporting materials, analysis, and metrics for the Executive Team and Board
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including reporting to funders
• Oversee systems integration and compliance for financial tracking and revenue with the Development team
• Drive a collaborative annual budgeting process
• Lead correspondence and processes with external auditors
• Develop and manage cash flow projections and planning
• Develop a financial strategy for responsible growth in collaboration with the Executive Team, including leading the development of multi-year projections and financial scenarios and assessing initial forays into asset management and low-risk short-term investments
• Collaborate with Owner's Representative on the capital campaign
• Work with staff to manage revenue and expenses, to assess budget implications and adjust fiscal year forecasts as needed
• Advise Executive Team on short and long-term implications of revenue surpluses or shortfalls
• Maintain overall fiscal policies and procedures, monitor all internal controls, identify areas of vulnerability, and execute risk mitigation measures
• Delegate tasks to the Director of Finance for seamless execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, MBA is preferred
• 5+ years in a leadership role within finance at a nonprofit organization
• Strong background in financial management, including budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational information to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to self-direct and move projects forward by recognizing when to involve other staff and leadership