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Director of Finance-SIGNATURE THEATRE Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a DIRECTOR OF FINANCE- for The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street. About Signature Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing several productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices. EDIA Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply. Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities. Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre Position Summary Signature is seeking a Director of Finance who has solid accounting skills as well as analytical and leadership abilities to guide Signature’s financial policy while also being an active partner with the senior leadership team in planning the organization’s future strategy and implementing ongoing operations. The Director of Finance will report to the Executive Director and will lead all financial administration, business planning, and budgeting and advanced working experience with accounting software Financial Edge. The Director of Finance collaborates closely with peers on the senior leadership team, including the General Manager, Director of Human Resources, Associate Artistic Director, and Directors of Development, Marketing, and Production, as well as the Board Treasurer, and Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees. The Director of Finance directly supervises the Finance Assistant and the Accounting Manager. The Director of Finance will require working experience with Financial Edge. Responsibilities • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls, and operational policies and procedures; make recommendations for increased efficiency and effectiveness. • Coordinate and direct daily and periodic accounting operations and processes, assuring that financial records and systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. • Participate in the strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior leadership team through development and use of predictive models and activity-based financial analyses. • Perform cash flow analysis and planning to ensure availability of funds as needed for the operating entity. • Maximize return and limit risk on cash by managing bank balances, and overseeing investments managed by external investment manager in conjunction with Board Investment Committee. • Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting internal audits. • Lead communication with external auditors to prepare annual audited financial statements and 990 returns. • Prepare accurate interim financial statements and special reports for both internal and external use, through collection, analysis, and consolidation of financial data. • Prepare annual operating budgets, capital budgets and periodic budget re-forecasts. • Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions. • Liaise with the Finance Committee and participate in Committee and Board meetings. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, through research and awareness of existing, new, or anticipated legislation, and consult with legal counsel to advise management on needed actions or potential impacts. Desired Skills and Experience • Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or above in accounting and/or business administration, or possess equivalent business experience, and have five-plus (5+) years’ experience with a major non-profit, operating on an annual budget of at least five million ($5M). • The ideal candidate will have skills in managing processes and analyzing information, developing standards and policies, non-profit accounting, and auditing experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Public Accountant designation and/or an MBA, experience with Financial Edge, or other financial software, is required. Familiarity with Tessitura is a plus. Compensation This is a full-time exempt position with an annual salary of $100,000.00-$120,000.00 Benefits Benefits include group health, dental, and vision plans, as well as the opportunity to participate in tax-saving flexible spending, commuter and 401(k) plans. Considerations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone s welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan's Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for over 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming - now across 15 sites, focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement. The Director of Finance and Operations directly reports to and works in collaboration with the Executive Director of CSYD to ensure all administrative, operational and fiscal systems are developed and maintained at the highest quality. while providing guidance, support and leadership across all programs within the Community Schools and Youth Development Department (CSYD). The Director of Finance and Operations demonstrates a commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace while developing and implementing short and long-term strategic department goals to ensure robust and sustainable resources for programs. This position directly oversees the CSYD school-based Program Coordinators KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as CYSD liaison to coordinate and provide administrative, operational, and fiscal services to the CSYD team as a whole. - Collaborate with the CSYD Senior Director of Programs to identify and address administrative, financial and operational needs of program staff. - Coordinate inter-departmental operational support for programmatic operations at all sites, including IT, Facilities, Finance and Compliance/People and Culture, including assessment and improvement of policies and procedures for department workflow, fiscal management, people management, and compliance. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as funders, regulatory bodies (NYC Public Schools, NYC DYCD) and EA support services, including Department of Finance, Development, People and Culture, and Research and Evaluation. - Develop program budgets that align with program goals, and monitor revenue and expenditures to ensure responsible, and on budget fiscal management of programs and contracts. - Partner with EA Budget Analyst to ensure all fiscal data and information is timely and accurate, including cost and grant allocations, and to identify funding risks and challenges to ensure that funds are maximized, meet program needs and are fiscally responsible. - Develop and facilitate departmental fiscal trainings for CSYD staff to increase budget acumen and awareness. - Oversee submission of data, narrative reports, and program updates related to funding requirements; work with EA's Research and Evaluation department to ensure accuracy of data in database. - Responsible for maintaining compliance at each site with regulatory and EA policies and procedures in partnership with People and Culture/Compliance department. - Develop and maintain CSYD-specific operations manual. - Oversee, identify and actively develop new business opportunities for CSYD, including state and federal grant opportunities. - Manage Program Coordinators at each site. - Perform other duties as necessary Required and Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience. - A minimum of four (4) years of experience managing government grants, to include budgets, purchasing, contracts, compliance, data collection and analysis required; - Experience managing NYC Public Schools, DYCD, CACFP, 21st CCLC, Advantage, and ExpandED contracts; - Strong background and competency in business planning, budgeting, and forecasting; - Must be self-directed, organized, detail-oriented, competent problem solving and a strong negotiator. - Non-profit experience required; - Experience managing staff required; - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively; - Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; - Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and adaptability to government and agency databases; - Knowledge of CBO/school partnerships. - Strong attention to details and an eye for developing efficient, interna systems and workflow.