Technical Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in alignment with Lyric’s mission and vision.
• Under CBA work rules, process and audit weekly timesheets for all IATSE backstage personnel (stagehands, wardrobe, wigs & makeup, and scenic artist) in collaboration with the Payroll department
• Create and manage weekly labor tracking reports based on productions
• Generate and manage itemized, detailed expense reports by opera production
• Code, track, and report all other non-production related Tech expenses
• Work with the Finance Department to track budget variances within the current season
• Work with the Finance Department to develop and phase future season technical budgets
• Process outside vendor invoicing
• Work with the Technical department to reconcile department credit cards and petty cash
• Review and create vendor agreements as necessary
• Member of IATSE contract negotiations team
• Contribute to the overall success of Lyric by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an applicable area of work specifically working within Finance
• Exceptional knowledge of excel
• Experience with accounting software platforms
• Background in the entertainment or non-profit sector is ideal but not required
• Experience working with unions and/or collective bargaining agreements is helpful, but not required
• Effective organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work and think independently, a motivated self-starter who works well in a larger team

Work Conditions

• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs

Compensation

• Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Salary Range is $62,000-$70,000
• Lyric Opera offers benefits including health, dental, vision, 403B (no company match), 401(k) with company match, PTO (including sick, vacation, and personal days, and holidays), life/AD&D coverage, opportunities for professional development, and complimentary tickets.