Chief Financial Officer​/Co-Chief Executive Officer Overture Center Arts

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a member of Overture Center’s executive shared leadership team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Co‑Chief Executive Officer (Co‑CEO) will be responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction, leadership culture, and operational success in partnership with their fellow Co‑CEOs and the Board of Directors. This role will combine executive leadership in financial and business operations with shared responsibility for the strategic, cultural, and mission‑driven direction of the organization.

As CFO/Co‑CEO, this position will provide strategic leadership of all finance and business operations functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, legal affairs, risk management, insurance, administrative operations, and support for governance. The CFO/Co‑CEO will ensure that Overture Center remains financially resilient, operationally sound, and aligned with best practices, while fostering collaboration, transparency, and values‑aligned decision‑making. The CFO/Co‑CEO will safeguard Overture Center’s tax‑exempt status through rigorous compliance with all applicable nonprofit tax laws and reporting requirements.

As one of several partnering Co‑CEOs, they will provide collaborative executive leadership to ensure unified strategic direction, operational excellence, and cultural alignment across the organization. They will share responsibility for setting and executing Overture Center’s strategic plan, fostering cross‑functional collaboration, and will represent Overture Center in the Madison community and beyond. The role will champion and provide expertise regarding Administration and Finance at Overture Center and serve as a backup to the other Co‑CEOs to ensure continuity, stability, and shared accountability.

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and partner with the Co‑CEOs to shape strategy, champion an inclusive culture, and align financial practices with organizational goals.
• Model shared leadership and co‑accountability in decision‑making, risk management, and mission delivery.
• Direct the Manager of Executive Support and Board Operations in supporting the Executive Leadership Team, coordinating meetings, managing executive communication, and delivering on special projects.
• Lead special cross‑functional initiatives that support innovation, organizational alignment, and administrative excellence as required.
• Represent Overture Center internally and externally, fostering trust, visibility, and mission alignment across stakeholder groups.
• Participate in the Capital Projects and Capital Expenses Work Group, steering financing, budgeting, and risk management for facility upgrades and major equipment purchases.
• Oversee all federal and state nonprofit tax filings—IRS Forms 990, 990‑T, Wisconsin Form 4‑T, and related schedules—ensuring accuracy, compliance, timely submission, and ongoing protection of Overture Center’s tax‑exempt status, including strict adherence to lobbying and political‑activity limits.
• Embrace other organizational leadership and strategy responsibilities as required.

• Provide data‑driven strategic leadership of Overture Center’s Finance and Business Operations functions, including multi‑year financial modeling, contingency planning, internal controls, and budget development that promote transparency, accountability, and organizational learning.
• Partner with Programming, Marketing, and Operations to forecast and reconcile all earned‑revenue streams—box office, concessions, merchandise, rentals—and lead nightly tour/union show settlements to protect margins and ensure strong cash flow.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and short‑ and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Ensure effective oversight of payroll processes in partnership with the Director of Finance, including compliance with applicable laws, accurate reporting, and integration with financial systems and budgeting.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, systems, training, and internal controls in alignment with nonprofit best practices that…