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Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival · 1 day ago

Controller (Part-Time, Year-Round)

NYC Metro Area

Full-time, Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

3+ years exp

Hudson Valley Shakespeare (HVS) is a professional nonprofit theater company that presents a rotating repertory season of plays and musicals. They are seeking a Part-Time Controller to oversee core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and produce timely financial reporting while supporting the Director of Finance during a period of growth and transition.

EducationMedia and EntertainmentPerforming ArtsTheatre

Hiring Manager

Laura Steinberger

Responsibilities

Maintain accounting control over operating and capital activity, ensuring proper general ledger coding of all income and expenses

Recommend and draft policies to improve efficiency and align processes among stakeholders

Oversee the monthly close process including monthly reconciliations of checking accounts, investment accounts and contribution pledges

Monitor cash reserves and investment funds

Oversee integration and sync-ing of data from third-party systems. Review imports and system reports prior to posting into the accounting system

Reconcile internal tracking with reports from capital project managers

Oversee CIP accounting and ensure timely year-end capitalization entries

Review Account Payable and other accounts for accuracy

Approve weekly payroll and ensure compliance with internal controls

Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports, including Budget to Actuals, Year-over-Year analyses, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Capital P&L, and key performance indicators

Prepare financial reports required by public and private funders in collaboration with the Development Director

Support the Director of Finance in preparing the annual operating budget and forecasts

Monitor financial performance against budget and identify areas of concern

Assist in preparation and monitoring of the multi-year capital budget

Oversee reporting of daily cash and credit card sales, tips payable, and sales tax for concessions

Reconcile shared services expenses across Operating, Capital and the for-profit Hospitality business

Ensure timely entry and reconciliation of daily sales to bank statements

Oversee annual audit and Form 990 preparation for HVS and Hospitality unit

Prepare and deliver audit schedules and supporting documentation

Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with auditors

Manage workers’ compensation and general liability insurance audits

Oversee insurance procurement and policy renewals

Review the work product of, and mentor the Staff Accountant

Serve as a go-to institutional resource for financial processes and systems. Provide guidance to department heads

Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organization

Continually review, refine, and document financial policies and procedures

Support HVS’s culture grounded in Excellence, Inclusion, Generosity, Playfulness, and Sustainability

Qualification

Sage IntacctNonprofit financial accountingQuickBooksBill.comFinancial reportingAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsMentoringCollaboration