Chief Financial Officer

Job Details

Job Location
:
Chicago Shakespeare Theater - Chicago, IL 60611

Position Type
:
Full Time

Salary Range
: $ - $ Salary/year

Compensation for this role starts at $150,000 annually. We are open to discussion concerning compensation.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic, forward-thinking leader with significant experience to lead the financial and operational functions of Chicago Shakespeare Theater. They are responsible for the oversight and coordination of administrative and financial functions including finance, accounting, budget planning, information technology, facilities, operations, and guest services. The CFO will be involved in strategic planning and long‑range financial forecasting aligned with the strategic direction of the theater.

The CFO is a proactive, data informed leader who contributes to big picture strategy while ensuring excellence in execution as they lead and manage the theater’s finances, ensuring financial health, and the operations of the theater facility.

This person will be capable of navigating ambiguity, balancing risk, and helping to shape organizational priorities during a period of continued growth and opportunity. The successful candidate will have a commitment to mission‑driven work, paired with the ability to develop and sustain a sound financial model.

The CFO also plays a key role in managing relationships with external stakeholders, particularly banks, insurance brokers, investment manager and auditors. The CFO reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the senior management team. They will staff and act as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors' Finance and Audit Committees, working closely with the committees to ensure their fiduciary responsibility and strengthen CST’s financial position.

The CFO will have direct supervision responsibility for a Controller, Operations Director, and Technology Manager and lead a team of 12 full‑time staff and many part‑time staff. They will have indirect management responsibility for finance, facilities, information technology, custodial, and guest services teams.

They will continually evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal systems. This person will be capable of navigating ambiguity, balancing risk, and helping to shape organizational priorities while sustaining a sound financial model.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater is deeply committed to creating and sustaining an organizational culture that values promoting a safe, supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors in a timely manner, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• With the Controller, regularly assess the overall financial functions, ensuring that the accounting, bookkeeping, audit, budgeting, general ledger, bank reconciliations and taxes are organized and accurate
• Lead the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and capital spending plans in accordance with financial standards
• Overall financial management responsibility including the review and approval of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for executive and program leadership and board of directors.
• Regularly review existing policies and recommend new policies or revisions to ensure…