POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller plays a key role in Milwaukee Rep’s success, securing the foundation for the organization to build an expanded artistic vision and continuing to build sustainable growth over time. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is an involved, pragmatic manager who guides financial policy and direction with the staff. They will be integral in planning the organization’s strategy and maintaining ongoing operational integrity and excellence, assisting and leading in financial administration, business planning, and budgeting. The Controller will mentor, model, and motivate staff in an inclusive and collegial manner while developing realistic goals and accountability measures.
Direct Reports: 2 FTE
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Financial Management and Planning
- Ensure the responsible management of Milwaukee Rep’s financial assets and provide strategic recommendations on financial issues as they arise.
- Prepare month- and year-end close documents, assuring that financial record systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Produce and analyze timely and accurate financial statements, including budgets, accruals, deferred revenue, and oversee fiscal programs including accounts payable, forecasting, grant budget development, billing, payroll and revenue imports, monthly reconciliations.
- Prepare schedules for all external auditors and 990 returns.
- Prepare monthly Sales tax returns.
- Review and assist with quarterly and annual payroll and 1099 filings.
- Assist in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets and periodic re-forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, through research and awareness of existing, new, or anticipated legislation, and liaise with legal counsel to advise management on needed actions or potential impacts.
- Perform cash flow analysis and planning to ensure availability of funds as needed.
- Review, analyze, and report on fund development accounting including capital campaign reporting, restricted and unrestricted accounting practices, grant reporting and accounting for endowment funds.
- Provide oversight of project-based and departmental financial reporting, including reconciling gift revenue, box office reporting, and royalties.
- Monitor and reconcile investments, bank accounts, company credit cards and merchant accounts on an ongoing basis.
- Communicate transactions as necessary to departments.
Leadership and Administration
- Guide financial decisions by monitoring and enforcing internal controls, and operational policies and procedures; make recommendations for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Liaise with the Finance Committee and participate in Committee and Board meetings.
- Manage and mentor the Finance Department staff members.
What We Are Looking For:
- You are a natural overseer of change. You are energized by guiding seamless transitions that empower teams and organizations to thrive. You take pride in smoothing out complexities, ensuring every step in a change feels intentional and leaves people confident and supported.
- You have an eye for efficiency and automation. You love creating streamlined workflows that make work not just easier, but smarter. Whether redesigning processes or automating tasks, you free up time so teams can focus on what truly matters.
- You are strategic in your mindset. You champion progress with purpose and precision, balancing big-picture vision with careful attention to detail. You craft clear, actionable plans that keep everyone aligned while managing the important nuances.
- Leading through change excites you. You see uncertainty as an opportunity to innovate and inspire. When challenges arise, you rally your team and turn obstacles into stepping stones for success.
- You value kindness and connection. You align your work to create environments where people feel supported, valued, and able to succeed because of your influence. Your passion for moving work forward with heart makes you an indispensable leader of transformation.
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