St. Louis Symphony Orchestra · 12 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSt. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to manage financial, capital, technological and human resources strategies. The CFO will oversee all financial aspects, direct budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, and ensure compliance while collaborating with the executive team to achieve strategic objectives.
Media and EntertainmentMusicNon ProfitPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Drive the transformation of the finance and accounting function through structural design, process improvements, and systems application to support effective and efficient financial management and analysis
Oversee the analysis and evaluation of financial results, trends, fluctuations, and ratios that will drive higher levels of financial performance, improvement initiatives, and growth
Serve as a resource, sounding board, and analyst to align financial, technical and human resources under the Strategic Plan
Provide oversight for accounting, financial reporting and compliance
Oversee the future preservation, enhancement and functioning of Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, SLSO’s concert venue and music campus from an asset standpoint
Ensure proper information technology infrastructure and platform to maximize productivity and job satisfaction
Direct the Finance Team in providing and directing procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services; oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, etc
Develop accounting policies to comply with generally accepted accounting principles, tax requirements, and management reporting requirements
Provide and implement strategy on budget process, capital expenditure planning, campaign and forecasting needs
Review and approve all financial statements
As a member of Executive Team, work on long-term strategic and revenue generation planning, and new product financial modeling
Manage insurance programs – board liability, property and casualty, employment liability, health insurance and retirement plans in partnership with Director of Human Resources; negotiate organization’s insurance coverage on annual basis
Provide support to manage organization’s endowment investments in conjunction with Endowment Trust board and committee members
Oversee building insurance coverage and capital maintenance
Oversee information technology operations including hardware and software requirements; supervise Director of Information Technology
In collaboration with the President and CEO, oversees the functioning and membership recruitment for the Audit & Finance and Endowment Trust
Maintain excellent communication with Executive Team and the President and CEO
Attend, prepare presentations and set agendas for various staff, committee and board meetings as needed
Respond to finance related or general information inquiries from staff, vendors, or general public
Perform other duties as needed or directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
Ten or more years of applicable experience with experience working for a nonprofit in a supervisory role
CPA designation (required)
Knowledge and understanding of the economics of a nonprofit organization
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Knowledge of financial and accounting reporting systems
Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate and influence teams in a positive manner
Strategic planner with ability to deal with complex factors not easily evaluated
High level of financial analytical skills and data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superb problem-solving skills and ability to handle full and complete access to confidential data and to perform difficult, involved, or highly technical projects
Ability to supervise, coach, and develop individuals and teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required)
Strong attention to detail and exceptional project management skills
Commitment to the mission of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Preferred
Master's degree
Public accounting experience
Experience must include supervisory, and ideal candidates would have information technology and human resources experience with sufficient background to perform duties of the position
Knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting techniques, capital and campaign experience a plus
Strong presentations skills for both small and large audiences
Knowledge of orchestral music and the performing arts a plus
Benefits
Health insurance and retirement plans
Company
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit community that engages in professional symphony orchestra shows and courses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Pietrowski
Chief Operating Officer
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