Director of Finance

Position Description

Summary 

Reporting to the Executive Director of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), the Director of Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for the-day-to day management of the A.R.T. finances, which includes the development of the annual budget and multi-year plan, all accounting functions, reporting, procurement, payroll, fund-accounting, audits, and management of the finance team.

Core Duties

The Director will oversee and direct the finance team’s work related to forecasting, financial analysis, tracking and reporting, policies and procedures, financial transactions, multi-year fiscal planning, and annual external audit all in accordance with University policies and requirements of federal agencies. The   Director of Finance will work collaboratively with colleagues at the A.R.T. and Harvard.  The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic financial advisor to the A.R.T. senior leadership and Board of Trustees, ensuring alignment between artistic goals and financial priorities and will represent the A.R.T. on various committees.

• Works under the guidance of the University’s Office of Finance and Administration in the Office of the President and Provost to develop and manage A.R.T. institutional budgets and to provide end-of-year reports and multi-year forecasts.
• Manages Harvard University Budgeting System (HUBS) budgeting process, reporting, and forecasting and other financial systems.
•  Utilizes Oracle financial systems, HUBS, Paychex, ad hoc querying tools, and other financial software to provide management with required reporting and analysis requests.
• Supports and advises A.R.T. departments: Prepares and distributes budgets, supports adherence to budget targets, analyzes and resolves variances, provides revised forecasts for monthly, quarterly, and annual review.  
• Reports financial results to A.R.T. Board of Trustees and presents at Finance  and Audit Committee meetings working in close collaboration with the chairs of these committees; attends Board of Trustees and Board of Advisors meetings.
• Works with the University Office for Finance and Strategic Planning to develop and analyze multi-year and long-term operating models for the theater’s new home in Allston as well as for other facilities.

• Develops financial models and relevant metrics, prepares ad hoc financial and statistical analysis, and leads multi- year financial planning.
• Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations

• Collaborates with University-wide finance leadership to improve processes and tools to maximize value and efficiency of financial planning and analysis efforts
• Oversees the GL, A/R and A/P, cash management and procurement functions.
• Responsible for effective staff management for a group or team of employees, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment
• Leads department goal setting, strategic planning, and process development
• Manages ongoing relationships with external vendors and consultants, including facilitation of the annual audit

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
• Supervisory experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, financial modeling; working knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience utilizing Harvard University’s financial systems:  HUBS, HCOM, and Oracle is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communications, accounting, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Collaborative working style and ability to build strong relationships with people at all  levels of the organization.
• Previous experience working with an active, fiduciary board preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE: This position may start hybrid (some on-campus/some remote work), with the transition to full-on campus in Cambridge if required by the department.  Work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements . Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found on the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .   

About the A.R.T.
A.R.T. is a leading force in American theater, producing groundbreaking work that is driven by risk-taking and passionate inquiry in Cambridge and beyond. Since 2008, Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus has pursued A.R.T.’s mission to “expand the boundaries of theater” by programming transformative theatrical experiences, always including the audience as a central partner. A.R.T. is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader of artistic innovation. In recent years, productions that began at A.R.T. have won 19 Tony Awards, and numerous works developed by A.R.T. have been performed throughout the country and around the world.

As the professional theater on the campus of Harvard University, A.R.T. is committed to playing a central role in the cognitive life of the University, catalyzing discourse, interdisciplinary collaboration, and creative exchange among a wide range of academic departments, institutions, students, and faculty members.  For more information, please visit our website at: https://americanrepertorytheater.org/

Commitment to Equity and Anti-Racism
A.R.T. is centering anti-racism as a core value, including in its policies, structure, programming, philanthropy, communications, pedagogy, and workplace culture. This journey will be sustained, ongoing, and foundational to the theater.

The A.R.T. strives to reflect and celebrate the diversity of Cambridge and Greater Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States and the world in its programming, artists, audience, boards, partners, and staff. The A.R.T. is committed to developing and producing work and creating environments that embrace the full breadth and beauty of our shared humanity. The A.R.T. unequivocally opposes any attempts to divide its community through acts of discrimination, omission, and violence. The A.R.T. is dedicated to making a welcoming and accessible space for people of any identity, background, or ability, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, nationality or immigration status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical/mental ability, appearance, socio-economic status, education level, and political viewpoint.

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

F0859M Financial Admin Ops Mgt V

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity

Schedule

Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.