Controller

Okcnp; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Oklahoma City Ballet is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting. This role partners with the Executive Director, senior staff, and the Board to support Artistic, Production, School, Community Engagement, Administrative, Development, and Communications activities.

The Controller will oversee all accounting functions, manage budgets, cash flow, audits, internal controls, and provide financial guidance to department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including nonprofit finance experience; arts or cultural organization experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Leadership experience in a small to mid-sized nonprofit or performing arts environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GAAP-compliant general ledger activity and financial records for nonprofit organization.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, budget-to-actual) for leadership and Board.
• Develop and monitor cash flow projections and liquidity strategies.
• Lead annual budgeting process with Executive Director and department leaders to create an organizational budget.
• Serve as staff liaison to Finance Committee and relevant Audit/Investment committees.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Cash flow management

Payroll management

Leadership experience (nonprofit)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Database software

Job description

The CONTROLLER is the senior accounting professional for Oklahoma City Ballet, responsible for leadingall day-to-day finance operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting. Thisposition partners closely with the Executive Director, senior staff, and the Board of Trustees financeleadership to support the Artistic, Production, School, Community Engagement, Administrative,Development, and Communications department activities of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all general ledger activity, accounts, and financial records, ensuring compliance withGAAP and nonprofit best practices
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow,and budget vs. actual reports for leadership and the Board of Trustees
• Develop, monitor, and update cash flow projections; recommend strategies to maintainadequate liquidity
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the Executive Director and departmentleadership, to create a comprehensive organizational budget
• Works closely with the leadership of each department and serves as staff liaison to the FinanceCommittee and, as appropriate, the Audit or Investment Committees
• Provide clear, concise financial reports and analysis for Board of Trustee and Finance Committee
• meetings, including variance analysis and forecasting

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

• Supervise full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review,and monthly reconciliations
• Supervise timely reconciliations of all bank, credit card, and investment accounts and resolvediscrepancies promptly
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard assetsand ensure integrity of financial data
• Oversee the chart of accounts and coding practices to ensure accurate tracking by program,department, and funding source (including restricted vs. unrestricted funds)
• Review and approve journal entries, expense allocations, and adjustments

Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Lead preparation for and coordination of the annual financial audit and/or review, includingpreparation of schedules and supporting documentation
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, investment advisors, and other financialconsultants
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including payroll tax, sales/usetax, charitable registrations, and other required filings
• Support preparation of financial components of grant reports, contracts, and regulatorysubmissions
• Monitor and help manage financial risk, including appropriate insurance coverage incoordination with leadership
• Partnering with Artistic, Production, School, Community Engagement, Administrative, Development,and Communications Departments
• Work with the Development team to track pledges, contributions, sponsorships, and grants,ensuring proper restriction tracking and timely release of restricted funds
• Provide financial reports to the Grants Manager as requested
• Collaborate with the Artistic, Production, School, and Community Engagement teams to buildand monitor program and production budgets, including tuition, performance revenue,production costs, and touring activity
• Provide financial guidance and training for department managers to support informed decision-making and responsible budget management

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including experience in nonprofit finance; arts or cultural organization experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and cash flow management
• Experience managing or overseeing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger processes
• Previous leadership experience in a small to mid-sized nonprofit or performing arts environment preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency with Quickbooks, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, phone, desktop and portable computers, and electronics
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and restricted/unrestricted net assets
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff and board members
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, seasonal workflow
• Familiarity with ticketing, school registration, and donor CRM systems and their integrations with accounting preferred
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of financial and personnel information
• Enthusiasm for ballet and the performing arts and alignment with Oklahoma City Ballet’s mission and values
• Required: appropriate clearance of background check; possession of a valid driver’s license and insurance coverage as required by law

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND SCHEDULE

This is primarily an on-site position, with some flexibility as determined by OKCB policy, requiring general mobility in an oce environment as well as various o-site locations as needed. Must be able to operate computers and standard oce equipment. General oce hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, but some evenings and weekends are required for meetings and performances.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience. Additionally, the employee would be entitled to the benefits available to all full-time employees. This currently includes

• annual company-paid employee health insurance valued at $4,374.25 annually;
• four weeks of paid time o and 17 paid holidays;
• 401k Retirement Plan matching up to 4%;
• and company-paid Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance.

Our current Employee Benefits Guide will be provided to our final candidate.