Director, Accounting

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Inc. (“JALC”) is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. From college students to young stars, from working professionals to celebrated masters, we present quality jazz for an ever-increasing audience in an unprecedented range of activities and a variety of venues. We are dedicated to lifting audiences and bringing people together with substance and with integrity. JALC has created a dynamic platform where our key constituents – jazz artists (beginner to grizzled veteran), fans (casual listeners to advanced scholars), educators (local band leaders to leading artist-educators) and advocates (local community advocates to important national promoters) – can meet, engage, learn, and work towards common objectives.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Controller, the Director of Accounting will be responsible for managing the accounting functions within the Finance department. In this role, he/she will manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the general ledger accounting; identify and resolve discrepancies, periodically review and implement enhancements to the system of internal control; collect operational metrics and update key performance indicator reports (KPI); and assist in the preparation of financial statements and form 990’s.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two direct reports, including coaching, development, peer review and delegation of key accounting activities
• Oversee the general accounting function, which includes cash management/reconciliation, balance sheet management and royalty management.
  • Preparation and review monthly reconciliations of asset and liability accounts.
  • Record transactions for month and year-end closings
  • Recording and reconciliation of endowment and other investments accounts.
  • Reconciliation of restricted contribution income.
  • Recording of performance revenue
  • Recording and verification of royalty/licensing income and royalty/licensing expense.
  • Recording of recorded music revenue.
  • Recording of video streaming revenue.
  • Preparation and review of monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Recording of depreciation and maintenance of the fixed asset module.
  • Process and record stock gift activity.
• Assist the Controller in preparing accurate and timely financial statements for annual audits, tax returns and board committee meeting reporting responsibilities.
• Periodic maintenance and update of KPI dashboards.
• Upload of monthly ticket sales and fundraising sub-system activity (Tessitura)
• Maintain and enhance financial systems, standard operational procedures and process documentation.
• Act as Back-up Payroll function.
• Assist in special projects as necessary.

Key Competencies

• Excellent accounting and financial management skills
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and efficiency
• Process improvement mind set, ambition, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Team player; good mentor and coach
• Confidentiality and sense of integrity
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-profit regulations.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including dashboard development and other advanced capabilities.
• Knowledge of financial software (NetSuite ERP/NSPB preferred), including but not limited general ledger, budgeting, banking and credit card processing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop accounting staff.
• Understanding of data analysis, database usage, and data model building, with intermediate SQL skills preferred.
• Experience working in non-profit organizations is useful but not required.
• Experience with Tessitura and/or Power BI preferred

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: generous PTO; medical, dental & vision; a defined contribution plan and deferred compensation plans.

Work Location Expectations

At Jazz at Lincoln Center, we believe the best work happens in person, through collaboration, spontaneous conversation, and the kind of connection that reflects the spirit of jazz itself. While we do not offer formal hybrid arrangements, we approach real life with understanding: when things come up, we are flexible. That said, staff are expected to be on site whenever their role or schedule requires it, whether that is standard hours, evenings, or weekends, so that we can do our best work together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jazz at Lincoln Center is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal opportunities to all applicants, employees, contractors, and other covered persons, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Jazz at Lincoln Center is committed to creating an inclusive, open, and respectful culture that reflects and embraces diversity.