Kentucky Performing Arts · 2 days ago
Director of Accounting
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expKentucky Performing Arts is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead and manage their Finance and Accounting function. The role involves establishing financial policies, conducting audits, and supervising the accounting team to ensure effective financial operations and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Support the mission, vision, and values of Kentucky Performing Arts while understanding and complying with company expectations, policies, and procedures
Adapt well to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions with a positive and open mindset. Communicate clearly, consistently, respectfully, and collaboratively when communicating on behalf of KPA
Participate in all appropriate internal and external meetings, as well as professional development programs to maintain competency and increase acumen
Effectively manage financial and physical resources to achieve the mission and goals of KPA
Lead day-to-day finance and accounting operations and supervise a team of three staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to support effective program implementation and conduct successful audits
Work closely with KPA staff to educate regarding finance and accounting procedures; support KPA and Foundation with accounting and financial reporting and metrics, and provide timely and accurate reports and analysis
Develop and implement training programs for organizational staff members in areas of system utilization, budget planning, interpreting financial statements, and accounting principles
Coordinate annual audit activity
Prepare workpapers supporting the annual 990 tax return
Assist leadership with CFO in annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate
Support the CFO in engaging the board’s Finance Committee around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery; take the minutes for Finance Committee meetings
Prepare and analyze all financial requests and reports for the State
Leverage strengths of the Finance department staff members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities, develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
Participate in and lead special projects as assigned
Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures. Develop and implement related organizational policies and procedures
Manage organizational cash flow forecasting
Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards and regulatory requirements
Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes; keep senior leadership abreast of financial status
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required
Minimum 5 years' experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements, preparing and allocating budgets, and supervising staff
Must be flexible, intrinsically motivated, and dependable
Ability to effectively communicate in all internal and external relationships for all essential job functions
Above average skills in reading, writing, and speaking English
Specific vision abilities required include: close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and move approximately 25 pounds unassisted with appropriate lifting techniques and/or devices
Preferred
CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred
Non-profit account accounting experience preferred
Company
Kentucky Performing Arts
Home to many of the city’s major arts organizations, Kentucky Performing Arts brings the finest in music, dance, theater and more to Kentucky! We are the home for Louisville’s nationally-renowned arts scene, to the Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, Stage One Family Theatre and PNC Bank Broadway in Louisville, as well as a host of community theaters and our own Kentucky Performing Arts Presents performances.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nick Covault
Vice President, Education & Community
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