Associate Chief Financial Officer

About Us

At Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP we believe the arts are essential to a thriving connected community. Together our two campuses present world-class performances concerts and cultural experiences that reach hundreds of thousands of patrons each year across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.

Walton Arts Center operates a 1200-seat proscenium theatre and 269-seat black box theatre in Fayetteville while the Walmart AMP is an 11000-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Rogers and one of Billboards top-rated amphitheaters nationwide. Our success is driven by talented mission-aligned staff who value relevance inclusivity sustainability and excellence.

We are committed to equity diversity and inclusion across our stages audiences workforce volunteers and boardsand we are seeking leaders who share those values.

Position Overview

The Associate Chief Financial Officer (Associate CFO) serves as a strategic financial leader and trusted advisor to the Chief Financial Officer helping guide the long-term financial health and sustainability of Walton Arts Center Walmart AMP NWA Entertainment and affiliated entities.

As a member of the senior leadership team this position provides executive level financial leadership by translating complex financial information into strategic business decisions that strengthen organizational performance support growth and advance the organizations mission.

Reporting directly to the CFO the Associate CFO provides leadership through the Director of Finance who oversees the organizations daily accounting operations. The Associate CFO focuses on strategic financial planning forecasting enterprise risk management organizational performance governance financial analysis and executive decision support rather than transactional accounting.

This role collaborates extensively with executive leadership department leaders Human Resources external partners and the Board of Directors to ensure sound financial stewardship while supporting innovation operational excellence and long-term organizational success

Essential Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership to develop and execute long term financial strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead enterprise budgeting forecasting financial modeling and long range financial planning efforts.
• Evaluate organizational performance and identify opportunities to improve financial sustainability and operational effectiveness.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights that support executive and Board level decision making.
• Develop financial performance metrics dashboards and reporting tools that measure organizational success.

Financial Stewardship & Governance

• Provide executive oversight of financial operations through the Director of Finance ensuring strong internal controls regulatory compliance financial integrity and accountability.
• Support the development and implementation of financial policies procedures and governance practices.
• Oversee organizational cash flow planning liquidity management and financial risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with the CFO to oversee annual audits Form 990 preparation grant compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors financial institutions government agencies and other strategic partners.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate new business opportunities capital investments major contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance supporting programming decisions pricing strategies event profitability and organizational growth.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities while recommending solutions that support long term organizational objectives.
• Support cross functional initiatives that improve organizational efficiency and financial performance.

Organizational Leadership

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the Finance Department through the Director of Finance while fostering accountability collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build leadership capability within the Finance team through coaching succession planning and professional development.
• Participate as an active member of the senior leadership team contributing to enterprise wide planning and organizational initiatives.
• Represent the Finance Division during executive meetings Finance Committee meetings Board meetings audits and other organizational functions as assigned.

Human Resources Partnership

• Partner with Human Resources to support compensation strategy workforce planning organizational design benefits financial analysis and other enterprise initiatives.
• Provide financial insight that supports talent investment decisions and long term organizational effectiveness.

Leadership Competencies

• Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
• Think strategically while maintaining strong financial stewardship.
• Build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Lead through influence collaboration and sound judgment.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and actionable manner.
• Foster innovation accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop high performing teams through coaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrate integrity professionalism and ethical leadership.
• Balance mission driven decision making with fiscal responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience including executive level responsibility for budgeting forecasting financial planning and organizational strategy.
• Demonstrated experience leading finance professionals through subordinate managers.
• Extensive knowledge of nonprofit financial management fund accounting tax exempt regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership Finance Committees and governing boards.
• Strong analytical strategic thinking communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency with enterprise financial systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience within performing arts entertainment hospitality or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with event settlement accounting and complex revenue structures.
• Experience partnering with Human Resources on compensation planning and organizational strategy.
• Experience using Financial Edge Tessitura Sage QuickBooks or similar enterprise financial systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $105000$125000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive health retirement and paid time off benefits.
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to performances and concerts.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership Board governance and strategic decision-making

Physical

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person by telephone and through virtual collaboration tools.
• Must be able to endure standing or walking for extended periods of time on various surfaces such as concrete grass and inclined surfaces.
• Must be able to endure outdoor elements including cold heat wind and/or precipitation
• Must be able to work in large crowded environments with flashing lights loud music and noises pyrotechnics and cannons as part of shows and events
• Ability to operate standard office equipment computers and mobile devices.
• Ability to work occasional evenings weekends and special events as business needs require.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with applicable laws and organizational expectations.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with occasional travel between Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP locations. Occasional attendance at performances concerts meetings and special events may be required including evenings and weekends.

Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP are equal opportunity employers and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Employment decisions are based on qualifications merit organizational needs and applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications leadership experience and interest in advancing the mission of Walton Arts Center and the Walmart AMP.