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Job Title: Finance Manager
Job Classification: Exempt
Job Hours: Full-Time
Manage: N/A
Report To: Controller
Company Overview: New York City Center has played a defining role in the city's cultural life since 1943—making the best in music, theater, and dance accessible to all audiences. Championed by a staff of passionate art lovers, this commitment continues through celebrated dance and musical theater series, including the Fall for Dance Festival, the Tony-honored Encores! and the newest series, Artists at the Center and City Center Dance Festival. The distinctive neo-Moorish theater in midtown Manhattan welcomes over 300,000 annual visitors to experience internationally acclaimed artists on the same stage that legends like George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein, Barbara Cook, Martha Graham, and Paul Robeson made their mark. In addition, City Center homes a roster of renowned companies, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club. City Center's dynamic programming, art exhibitions, studio events, and master classes complement education and community engagement programs that bring the performing arts to over 11,000 New York City students, teachers, and families each year.
Job Overview
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring that documentation is complete and auditable for City Center’s finance team. This role requires a passion for fiscal controls and financial stewardship, while supporting City Center’s mission and our commitment to being an anti-racist organization.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the vendor database in the financial accounting system.
- Verify accuracy of all expense transactions for appropriate back-up and general ledger account codes to ensure accurate posting into the GL.
- Post invoices into the general ledger (GL) and process payments weekly.
- Reconcile corporate credit card statements each month.
- Deposit checks daily using remote deposit system
- Review positive pay file submissions from bank and address any exceptions
- Train departments on data entry in expense management system.
- Record and verify income from City Center’s ticketing and fundraising activities.
- Address and resolve any income discrepancies or chargebacks with relevant departments.
- Reconcile bank statements each month.
- Reconcile various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Monitor prepaid expense accounts.
- Oversee petty cash accounts for various departments.
- Manage A/R for studio rental bookings.
- Perform 941 reconciliations and maintain 1099 records.
- Process payroll in the absence of the Payroll and Benefits Manager.
- Assist with annual audit as needed
- Undertake other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Required Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent work experience.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in general ledger accounting and cash management.
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office particularly Excel required.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a complex, multi-tasking environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Collaborative approach to working with staff across all functions of City Center.
- Knowledge of internal and external financial reporting practices and regulations.
- Familiarity with non-profit accounting is a plus.
- Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software is helpful but not required.
- Passion for the performing arts is helpful but not required
As a valued member of the City Center administrative team, you will receive:
- Salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000. Final compensation for the individual hired will depend on a range of criteria including levels of experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability)
- Generous paid time off
- Pre-tax flexible and dependent care savings accounts
- Pre-tax transit savings
- Pension Plan with (CIG) Cultural Institutions Group (fully vested after 5 years)
- 401K retirement savings account
- Access to various dress rehearsals, performances, educational events, and professional development opportunities
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
SHIFT: Days
RATE OF PAY:
NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt
OPEN DATE: 9/12/2024
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: New York City Center has played a defining role in the cultural life of the city since 1943-making the best in the music, theater, and dance accessible to all audiences. Championed by a staff of passionate arts lovers, this commitment continues through celebrated dance and musical theater series including the Fall for Dance Festival, the Tony-honored Encores!, and the newest series Artists at the Center and City Center Dance Festival. The distinctive neo-Moorish theater in midtown Manhattan welcomes over 300,000 annual visitors to experience internationally acclaimed artists on the same stage that legends like George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein, Barbara Cook, Martha Graham, and Paul Robeson made their mark. Home to a roster of renowned companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Manhattan Theatre Club, City Center's dynamic programming, art exhibitions, studio events, and master classes, are complemented by education and community engagement programs that bring the performing arts to over 11,000 New York City students, teachers, and families each year.
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