Chief Financial Officer

REPORTS TO:

President and CEO

Controller (team of 4 including Assistant Controller, Payroll and Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable Manager, Financial Planning Analyst), Director of Human Resources (team of
3) and Director of Information Technology (team of
2)

President & CEO, Executive Management Team (Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO)). Board Chair;
Treasurer;
Chair of Endowment Trust

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the financial, capital, technological and human resources strategies, overseeing all financial aspects of the SLSO. The CFO plans and directs the organization’s overall financial plans, accounting policies and practices including strategic planning involving projections, evaluating progress and meeting objectives. Oversees and directs budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, insurance, pension, endowment, assets including facilities, information technology and human resources.

After a two-year renovation and expansion, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) has returned to Powell Hall at the Jack

C. Taylor Music Center in September 2025, a pivotal time in the history of the institution upon completion of a $155 million campaign (closing at $174 million). As a key member of the executive leadership team, this is an opportunity to create a lasting impact on the overall organization and the St. Louis community, shape the future of one of America’s leading orchestras and elevate the SLSO as a leading arts organization in our region as it approaches its 150th anniversary in 2030.

• Provide vision and execution of strategic plan via business process improvements and system enhancements for greater control, operating efficiencies, and best practices across the organization while embracing SLSO’s core mission of enriching people’s lives through the power of music.
• Lead, coach, and develop resources towards better financial processes, performance metrics, and business analytics.
• Partner with the Executive Team to advance strategic, artistic and operational initiatives that meet or exceed financial objectives.
• Reinforce financial integrity through oversight of standardized processes and practices, and consistent application of policies.

1. Leadership – Drive the transformation of the finance and accounting function through structural design, process improvements, and systems application to support effective and efficient financial management and analysis. Establish financial strategies and build team to support alignment around strategies in both a union and non-union environment.

2. Financial Analysis – Oversee the analysis and evaluation of financial results, trends, fluctuations, and ratios that will drive higher levels of financial performance, improvement initiatives, and growth. Assist in analyzing the financial impact of major business decisions and artistic/operational issues affecting the organization.

3. Strategic Planning – Serve as a resource, sounding board, and analyst to align financial, technical and human resources under the Strategic Plan. Develop the annual budget and long-term projections in support of plan. Develop and implement the Capital and Campaign budgets and related financing requirements.

4. Accounting Oversight – Provide oversight for accounting, financial reporting and compliance. Steward financial reporting accuracy and consistency, and the development and maintenance of effective internal control systems. Oversee the audit engagement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Responsible for tax, risk management, legal and related areas.

5. Building Management – Oversee the future preservation, enhancement and functioning of Powell Hall at the Jack

C. Taylor Music Center, SLSO’s concert venue and music campus from an asset standpoint (financial, capital maintenance, insurance etc). Work in partnership with President and CEO, COO, CMCO and Facilities team to provide safe building environment and plan for…