Director of Finance

Tampa Theatre Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Free popcorn

Job summary

Tampa Theatre in Tampa, FL seeks a Director of Finance to safeguard resources and guide sound decisions as the organization grows beyond its centennial milestone.

This role leads budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, audits, and compliance while partnering with the CEO, Board and development team to manage capital campaigns and donor funds.

Candidates should have nonprofit accounting expertise, CPA or advanced degree, and a track record of building strong internal controls and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA certification and/or MBA preferred.
• Seven or more years of finance and accounting experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and audit processes.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and MS Excel.
• Experience with capital campaigns, restricted funds, or donor reporting preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO and Board.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee accounting operations for multi-million dollar budget and payroll.
• Manage capital campaign finances including tracking and reporting.
• Prepare timely financial statements for leadership and funders.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Collaborate with development to manage grants and restricted funds.
• Support HR functions including benefits administration.
• Analyze revenue streams (ticketing, concessions, events) for sustainability.
• Partner with department leaders on program budgets.
• Supervise finance staff and liaise with auditors and banks.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Financial leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Internal controls

Audits and regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Staff management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA certification

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – TAMPA THEATRE | TAMPA, FL

Since 1926, Tampa Theatre has served as a cultural anchor in downtown Tampa, presenting films, concerts, educational programs, community celebrations, and special events. As the organization grows, including the expansion of its education spaces and programs, we need a finance leader who can protect our resources, strengthen our systems, and help guide sound decisions as we begin our next 100 years.

This is an excellent opportunity for a financial professional who combines technical expertise with business judgment and a passion for supporting the arts and the community.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advise the CEO and Board on the organization’s financial health


• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management


• Oversee accounting operations for a $6 million budget, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close


• Oversee financial management of a $6.5 million capital campaign, including budgeting, pledge tracking, donor restrictions, construction and project cost monitoring, and reporting to the Board and funders


• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for the CEO, Board, Finance Committee, and funders


• Manage annual audits for the theatre and the Foundation, tax filings (including Form 990), insurance, and regulatory compliance


• Ensure strong internal controls and financial policies and procedures


• Work closely with development to report and manage grants, restricted funds, and capital project spending


• Help oversee human resources, including benefits administration, personnel records, and new employee onboarding


• Analyze earned revenue streams, including ticketing, concessions, rentals, and events, to support sustainability and growth


• Collaborate with department leaders to develop program budgets and monitor financial performance


• Supervise staff who assist with finance and manage relationships with auditors, banks, investment advisors, and other outside partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; CPA and/or advanced degree preferred


• Seven or more years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including supervisory experience


• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, nonprofit and fund accounting, and audit processes


• Experience managing restricted funds, pledges receivable, and capital project accounting, preferably for a capital campaign or construction project.


• Proficiency with Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel


• Experience with nonprofit, arts, cultural, hospitality, or entertainment organizations preferred


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences


• Strong organizational skills, integrity, and sound judgment


• Willingness to work some nights and weekends

Compensation

Salary starts at $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package offered, with all the free popcorn you can eat!