Cleveland Play House is seeking an experienced, hands-on financial and accounting professional to lead the organization's day-to-day finance operations. Reporting to the CEO/Managing Director and working as a member of CPH's leadership team, the Controller is responsible for ensuring that the organization's financial systems, processes, reporting, and controls are accurate, timely, reliable, and well documented.

Employee Type: Full time, exempt

Base Pay: $95,000–$110,000/year

Location: 1901 East 13th Street, #200, Cleveland, OH 44114

The ideal candidate combines strong nonprofit accounting expertise with a practical, solutions-oriented approach, takes pride in creating reliable systems, meeting deadlines, and solving problems, and makes financial information accessible to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

The Controller leads day-to-day financial and accounting operations and creates a collaborative, positive working environment within Finance and across the organization. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records; timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting; cash-flow forecasting; administering the organizational budget; grant and restricted-fund accounting; coordinating the annual audit; and supervising the Finance team.

• ·Oversee the integrity and operation of accounting and financial systems, ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance
• ·Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including trial balances, adjusting entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• ·Maintain a consistent monthly close and reporting calendar
• ·Produce timely financial statements and budget-to-actual reports; investigate and communicate material variances
• ·Develop, document, and maintain financial processes, policies, and internal controls
• ·Maintain written finance procedures and documentation
• ·Coordinate the annual budgeting process, reforecasting, and ongoing budget monitoring
• ·Lead regular budget meetings with department leaders
• ·Maintain a rolling cash-flow forecast with the CEO/Managing Director and Leadership Team
• ·Prepare materials for the Board Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees
• ·Serve as primary liaison to external auditors and coordinate the annual audit
• ·Coordinate Form 990 and other tax and regulatory filings
• ·Ensure proper accounting for investments, endowment funds, and restricted contributions
• ·Prepare grant financial reporting and coordinate drawdowns with Education and Development
• ·Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank and balance-sheet reconciliations
• ·Own the accounting system and chart of accounts
• ·Supervise and develop Finance staff
• ·Communicate financial information clearly across the organization
• ·Identify inefficient processes and develop practical solutions
• ·Work with external financial advisors and consultants on specialized projects
• ·Other duties and ad hoc analysis as assigned

A hands-on professional with strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience managing core nonprofit financial operations. CPH is particularly interested in candidates who have improved financial operations by establishing clear processes, creating documentation, resolving problems, and helping colleagues use financial information effectively.

• ·5+ years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience
• ·Significant nonprofit accounting experience, including nonprofit GAAP and fund accounting
• ·Experience managing monthly and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements
• ·Grant accounting and restricted funds experience; government and/or federal grants strongly preferred
• ·Experience developing budgets and cash-flow forecasts
• ·Experience coordinating annual audits
• ·Demonstrated ability to develop processes, procedures, internal controls, and documentation
• ·Strong problem-solving skills
• ·Experience managing and developing accounting or finance staff
• ·Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• ·Ability to explain financial reports and issues to non-financial staff and Board members
• ·Advanced Excel and strong accounting systems proficiency; QuickBooks Online strongly preferred
• ·Combination of education and relevant professional experience
• ·CPA, MBA, or other relevant advanced credential is a plus but not required

Group health insurance (CPH contributes a portion of the employee's premium), group dental and vision plans, paid vacation, company and discretionary holidays, and the opportunity to participate in a 401(k) plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Cleveland Play House is an equal opportunity employer.

Upload a cover letter and resume as one combined document via www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs.

Contact: Rachel Fink, rfink@clevelandplayhouse.com