Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is a key member of Actors Theatre of Louisville's leadership team, responsible for strengthening the financial and people systems that support the organization's long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting, cash management, audit and compliance, while also leading human resources functions including payroll, benefits, and employment compliance.

The position currently supervises two direct reports and manages relationships with external vendors, contractors, and professional service partners supporting the organization's finance and HR functions.

The Director of Finance provides strategic and hands-on leadership for Actors Theatre of Louisville's finance and HR functions. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director oversees budgeting, forecasting, accounting, financial reporting, cash management, audit and compliance, payroll, benefits, and employment compliance.

This role partners closely with executive leadership and department supervisors to translate financial and workforce information into clear, actionable guidance, strengthen organizational systems, and identify financial, operational, and workforce risks. The Director currently supervises two direct reports and works with external vendors, contractors, and professional service partners.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, resourceful leader who can balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution in a creative, fast-moving nonprofit environment.

Actors Theatre of Louisville welcomes candidates whose experience comes from the arts, nonprofit service, business, hospitality, education, community organizations, or other environments that require creativity, collaboration, adaptability, and care. We value what you have learned through your work, education, training, and lived experience, and equivalent combinations will be considered.

The salary range for this position is $80,000–$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; an employer-funded HSA; a 403(b) retirement plan; paid time off; and 16 paid holidays annually.