Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will play a vital role in the Finance department of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts ("POEA"). Reporting to the VP and Director of Finance, this position will serve as an expert on all financial aspects of the ticketing and venue operations as it relates to the family of entities, partners, customers and clients. In addition, this position will establish and maintain general ledger account reconciliations and financial analysis of operations in our venues. This role will be part of the team that analyzes, aligns and enhances process and systems for the combined organization.

Essential Functions:

• Recording and reconciling ticketing-related activity of the combined organization; Orchestra, Ensemble Arts and Audience Services.
• Analytically review transactions related to performance and event sales, deferred revenue, gift certificates, client liabilities, client receivables, intercompany transactions, ticket fees and other revenue, ensuring that information is categorized in the correct accounts, events and projects
• Create and approve monthly close journal entries and critical review of general ledger activity.
• Create financial models for complex general ledger account reconciliations that bring clarity to the composition of month end balances.
• Assist with documentation of process and procedure for the CRM system, Tessitura and accounting software, Momentus and Blackbaud related transactions.
• Partner with departments across the organization to provide tools and information to advance the organization's goals.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses of operations to assist with strategic decision making by senior leadership.
• Facilitate and prepare workpapers for the annual financial audits and other reporting requirements throughout the year.
• Assist with special projects related to alignment of the family of entities.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA and/or MBA designation a plus. Minimum of 5 years general accounting experience in a complex environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Must have the ability to quickly learn new software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and work closely with all departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.