Director Budgeting Reporting Risk Management

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 everincreasing 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 artisteducators) and advocates (local community advocates to important national promoters) can meet engage learn and work towards common objectives.

Position Description

The Director of Budget Reporting & Risk Management is a senior leader within the Finance department responsible for overseeing the organizations financial planning forecasting and performance analysis processes. This role ensures accurate financial reporting provides strategic insights to executive leadership and supports Jazz at Lincoln Centers (JALC) enterprise risk management efforts. The Director collaborates across departments to maintain fiscal discipline and drive datainformed decisionmaking.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly financial management reports including departmental variance analysis and organizationwide performance review.

Direct the annual budgeting process for JALC including Operating Capital Cash and Departmental budgets.

Manage periodic reforecasting to reflect current financial conditions.

Create detailed reports for internal stakeholders including the Investment Audit and Finance Committees.

Support organizational risk mitigation through analysis tracking and evaluation of insurance coverage and related policies.

Maintain and enhance dashboards and performance indicators to monitor operational and financial health.

Prepare financial reports for grantors donors foundations and government agencies.

Develop financial models to support longterm strategic planning and track progress against goals.

Provide leadership on ad hoc analyses to support executive decisions.

Supervise and mentor the Senior Budget Analyst and partner with other Finance team members.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field; 58 years of experience in financial management required.

Strong knowledge of GAAP (including nonprofit accounting) budgeting forecasting and performance analysis.

Advanced financial modeling and reporting skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Familiarity with Oracle NetSuite and SmartView report writing; experience with Tessitura a plus.

Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to convey financial data to nonfinancial audiences.

Experience in risk analysis and insurance management preferred.

High attention to detail with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Collaborative strategic thinker with a passion for the mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Work Hours

JALC does not offer a hybrid work schedule. All staff work together as a team Monday through Friday at our offices (either Jazz at Lincoln Centers administrative offices at 3 Columbus Circle or at Frederick P. Rose Hall The House of Swing.

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.