Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Finance Manager, which is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT will be accepting applications for this position through Friday, March 26th.
CPT is hiring a Finance Manager. This role requires leadership and initiative, is part of a team-driven staff, and reports to the CFO/General Manager (GM). The role is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of CPT’s financial operations as well as working with the CFO/GM on a range of financial management and human resource initiatives. Financial responsibilities include management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank accounts, other assets, and liabilities such as staff credit cards. This role is responsible for Human Resources records. This role consists of routine tasks, project-based assignments, and problem-solving situations that need to be balanced. CPT has a history of training theatre professionals in finance skills who have shown excellence and attention to detail in other fields of theatre. Theatre professionals with theatre experience but limited financial management experience should feel welcome to apply, as well as financial management professionals across all industries. Candidates are early career managers with an eye for organizational leadership.
Salary range is $35k to $45k based on work experience. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off. Anticipated start date is Monday, May 3rd.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply for the position, send an email to Denis M. Griesmer, CFO/General Manager, at careers@cptonline.org, by end of day March 26th. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], Finance Manager. The email should include two attachments: a resume, and a two-page cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer. Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials after original application. No phone calls, please.
CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. CPT has a demanding work environment with long, intense hours, but we have fun and love what we do. We value hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. For applicants considering relocation to Cleveland: our city is an excellent community to live in with top-notch arts and culture, a vibrant theatre scene, beautiful public parks, a great lake, and VERY affordable housing.
CPT is a nationally recognized center for contemporary performance. Its mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between eight to ten adventurous professional productions and a robust series of new play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage communities in devising new works that speak to contemporary issues and empower participants to work for positive change in our community. CPT is home to resident community ensembles Teatro Público de Cleveland and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, and CPT annually presents Station Hope, a large-scale community arts festival. CPT’s annual budget is around $1.8 million a year. CPT has 16 full-time staff members.