General Manager - Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse is seeking an experienced General Manager to join our team. The Ogunquit Playhouse is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing the highest quality musical theatre, with the best talent in the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership oversight and administrative direction to Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, Information Technology, and Facilities Maintenance departments.

2. Develop and execute Ogunquit Playhouse financial management strategy and have direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, contract negotiations, banking relationships, partnerships compliance and institutional financing.

3. Oversee the Information Technology function by providing oversight, direction and coordination related to organization-wide technology planning and utilization, to include integration of information systems, voice and data networks and telecommunications. Align and prioritize IT goals and projects with organizational objectives and strategies. Ensure a secure and quality IT infrastructure for the effective delivery of IT services across the organization without interruptions.

4. Oversee the administrative property management functions, to include, but not limited to, asset management, predictive maintenance schedules, inventory management, preventive maintenance, capital improvement projects, procurement, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

5. Oversee the accounting function which includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger preparation, financial statement preparations and other accounting activities.

6. Direct procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to ensure adequate accounting internal controls and services that maximize operational efficiency and general business operations.

7. Prepare financial information and recommendations utilizing forward-looking predictive models and activity-based financial analysis as requested by Ogunquit Playhouse Executive Leadership.

8. Develop standards to measure and evaluate Ogunquit Playhouse’s financial and operational performance and report results to Executive Leadership and Board of Directors.

9. Develop, recommend, implement and evaluate operational policies and procedures for all areas of responsibility. Ensure all policies and procedures are in compliance with applicable local, federal and state regulations and laws governing business operations.

10. Oversees the establishment, maintenance and monitoring of internal controls, as well as policies and procedures for all operations of responsibility. Read, interpret, review, and comply with all federal and state legislation pertaining to operations in areas of responsibility.

11. Remain current on changes within the legal, regulatory, economic and technology environments, which may affect the financial and administrative operations of the organization.

12. Serve as organization-wide leader on real property (e.g., lease management and facilities management); technology services; risk management; security management; energy management; and property management. Review and approve all contracts and contractual amendments within areas of responsibility.

13. Direct the development and installation of operational standards, procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow for all financial and administrative areas of responsibility.

14. Serve as a member of the senior leadership team. Partner with the Executive Leadership and Board of Directors in executing the development of long-range strategic plans for all areas of responsibility and an overall corporate strategic plan.

15. Work with key departmental staff to develop and implement quality measurement/evaluation of services in all areas of responsibility. Set employee performance expectations and evaluate performance results for areas of responsibility in a regular systematic manner.

16. Develop and maintain a sound plan for all areas of financial and administrative areas of responsibility. Recommend changes in corporate organization as may be necessary to promote development and growth.

17. Attend Finance and Human Resources Committees and Board of Directors meetings, preparing and presenting reports as required.

18. Oversight of OPF Personnel Policies and Procedures

19. Serve as the OPF Human Resource Liaison for the Senior Leadership Team.

20. Oversees all personnel procedures including the recruitment, employment and salary administration of all employees consistent with OPF policies and procedures.

21. Ensure all personnel procedures are conducted in full accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Americans with Disabilities policies and procedures.

22. Field escalated HR complaints and sensitive grievances with awareness of when to refer to outside counsel.

23. Working with relevant staff to oversee development and implementation of safety and health programs.

24. Work with the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the performance evaluation process ensuring timeliness and consistency.

25. Conduct ongoing evaluation of all human resources practices, policies and programs. Protect the interests of the organization in accordance with human resource policies and governmental laws and regulations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION / LICENSE CREDENTIALS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related field; an advanced degree, such as a Master of Business Administration or Master’s in Finance or Accounting or CPA, is strongly preferred.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES — SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EXPERIENCE

• At minimum of 5 years of financial and operational management experience, including fund and grant accounting; compliance and reporting; contract negotiating across multiple programs with a budget of at least $12 million.

• A minimum of five years in a leadership capacity, successfully managing and developing a strong team.

• Non-profit experience.

• A demonstrated track record of successful business operations management and project management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, as well as experience working with accounting and payroll software and information management.

• QuickBooks and Tessitura acumen.

• Passion for our mission and clearly articulated personal philosophy regarding the importance of arts and culture in our community.

• Interest in musical theater and the arts a plus.

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please send cover letter, resume and references via email to jobs@ogunquitplayhouse.org . Please put General Manager in the subject line. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.


Salary: $90K+