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Position: Controller 

Status: Regular Full-Time; Exempt
Reports to: Vice President, Finance and Administration
Effective Date: October 2009

Position Summary:
This position supports the League and its membership by delivering high quality accounting, reporting, and administrative services. The Controller manages the daily operations of the Finance Department in consultation with the VP/CFO. Prepares monthly financial statements and manages all financial systems. Monitors clearing accounts, prepares journal entries and adjustments to write-off open items or offset credit balances. Reviews financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with standard accounting principles. Assists with budget preparation and financial modeling activities. Prepares year-end schedules for auditors; provides advice, assistance, and support to League staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manages all essential accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, and, ensuing proper classification and recording of all transactions.
  • Processes monthly close of ledger system; prepares reports as required.
  • Generates monthly journal entries to include postage, copier, telephone, depreciation, and other accounts.
  • Analyzes financial results and highlights key issues to management.
  • Recommends improvements in internal controls, procedures, policies, and systems.
  • Compiles timesheets and calculates overtime; reviews and distributes W-2 forms; creates and reviews payroll reports and tax returns.
  • Maintains all subsidiary ledgers including fixed assets and restricted revenue; collects all inputs required for completion of IRS Forms 990 & 990T and state equivalents.
  • Prepares scheduled and ad hoc reports for use by Program Managers and Development staff to facilitate activity management and /or grant preparation and administration.
  • Acts in the absence of the CFO as needed.
  • Performs other accounting/finance related duties as required.
  • Works collaboratively with members of all departments.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge Required:

  • BA/BS in Business Administration or Accounting and minimum of five years professional-level accounting experience. MBA and/or CPA preferred. Non-profit finance experience is required.
  • Demonstrated high level knowledge of standard accounting principles and procedures.
  • High attention to detail; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills, to include the highest levels of tact, diplomacy and discretion. Due to the nature of our work, this position has high confidentiality requirements. Strong service orientation and positive approach are essential.
  • Superior computer literacy including proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. Prior use of computerized accounting systems, particularly Solomon, is required. Information Technology project management experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background. In addition to traditional holidays and vacation, the League provides employees with a strong benefits package including participatory group health, dental, life, and vision insurance, and 403(b) retirement programs.

To apply, please send a cover letter including salary requirements and resume with “Controller” in the subject line to:
Human Resources Manager
League of American Orchestras
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The League of American Orchestras is an equal opportunity employer

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Position: Director for Campaign and Individual Giving

A skilled development professional, the Director will direct all aspects of the League’s five-year, $25 million comprehensive campaign (currently at $21.2 million) related to individual donors and prospects.   S/he will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects, and oversee special events.  S/he will maintain and revise campaign plans, including the schedule of solicitations, campaign goals, and budget; develop campaign materials; and report campaign progress to various audiences.  A primary focus of this position will be to strategize and coordinate with select executive directors and development directors of the League’s member orchestras to identify appropriate donor prospects from the local orchestra’s board.  The Director will communicate how the League benefits member orchestras and will make the case for support specifically targeted to each orchestra.

The Director will report to the League’s Vice President for Development.  S/he will collaborate with the Director for Campaign and Institutional Giving, and the League’s Board of Directors, senior staff, and volunteers.  Supervises two and a half staff members in individual giving.

An excellent opportunity for a dynamic, experienced fundraiser, the position requires a BA/BS (graduate degree preferred); a minimum of five years of progressively responsible campaign experience in a cultural organization; and a proven track record initiating, developing, and stewarding relationships with major gift and high-end individual prospects and donors.  S/he must have experience motivating and managing high-profile volunteer leadership, and be an aggressive fundraiser, with excellent oral and written communication skills, strong financial acumen, and a demonstrated knowledge of the New York City philanthropic community.  Supervisory experience is required.  A strong background in and appreciation for music is preferred.

Contact the League’s search consultants:  Donna Bonem Rich, CFRE at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Julia Bonem at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Position: Institutional Giving Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Primary responsibility is to support the Institutional Giving area in efforts to raise unrestricted and restricted grants from corporations, foundations, and government sources.
  • Draft corporate, foundation, and government letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and acknowledgements, as assigned.
  • Maintain and update tracking documents for all institutional fundraising activities.
  • Manage corporate, foundation, and government mailing and e-mail lists.
  • Supervise and maintain corporate, foundation, and government donor and prospect records, in both database and hardcopy files.
  • Assist in the preparation of institutional giving briefs, agendas, and other materials for meetings with current and prospective donors; draft meeting debriefs and ensure meeting follow-up items are addressed.
  • Manage the Institutional Giving Calendar and ensure that all program staff are aware of assignments and deadlines.
  • Assist in the research of institutional prospects; prepare and maintain prospect lists.
  • Coordinate stewardship of current donors and fulfillment of donor benefits.
  • Assist in the coordination of donor and prospect cultivation events.
  • Proofread and edit materials prepared by the Development office.
  • Assist with National Conference sponsorship solicitations, tracking, and communications.
  • Provide general administrative support including phone coverage, photocopying, filing, data entry, and general management and systems for the Development office, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 1-2 years experience in corporate and foundation development, preferably with an arts or music organization.
  • Outstanding capacities for communication, personal presentation, organization, self-motivation, accuracy, follow-through, timeliness, consistency, great attention to detail, and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks under deadline pressure.
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team effort to fulfill the goals of the Development department.
  • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and familiarity with relational databases.
  • Must interact effectively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and prospects.
  • Other skills and abilities pertinent to the position include flexibility, reliability, and tact.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and background.  In addition to traditional holidays and vacation, the League provides employees with a strong benefits package including participatory group health, dental, life, and vision insurance, and 403(b) retirement programs.

To apply, please send a cover letter including salary requirements and resume with “Institutional Giving Coordinator” in the subject line to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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