The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Senior Director, Revenue Accounting & Special Projects
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Director, Revenue Accounting & Special Projects
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About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy
The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts.
Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full‑time employees to include:
Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre‑tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 13 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $129,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.
Job Description The
Senior Director, Revenue Accounting and Special Projects
provides strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Kennedy Center’s revenue accounting functions, including contributions and grant revenue, endowment activity, box office and earned income, auxiliary services, investments, fixed assets, and debt. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting across the organization and its affiliated entities in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and other applicable standards and requirements. As a senior leader within the Finance Division, the Senior Director will guide a team of accounting professionals and collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Accounting to establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and procedures that strengthen accountability, efficiency, and compliance across all revenue streams. This position oversees a team of up to five direct reports and serves as a key liaison across departments, cultivating a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and service excellence within and beyond the Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the staff responsible for the Center’s contribution and box office accounting and reconciliation processes. Supervise the regular journal transfer from Tessitura of contribution and box office information into the Finance ERP. Ensure proper controls are in place and operating effectively to record revenues in compliance with GAAP and to meet management’s internal and external reporting needs. Resolve all erroneous entries, open items, and reconciliation issues with relevant staff from the Development department in a timely manner, preferably within 30 days. Oversee the monthly accounting of endowment and board designated funds including additions, spend, and changes in the share of endowment investment asset market values. Support administration of the spending policy in keeping with the Investment Policy Statement and Board action. Effectively and efficiently account for the investments of the endowment with external servicer providers, fiduciaries, and/or endowment software. Oversee federal and private grant accounting and reporting function staffed by the Senior Grants Accounting Manager who review charges against the grant for allowable and unallowable costs, track the Federal source for allowable costs, and maintain the organization’s Grants Administration Architecture (SAM, G5, Grants.gov, etc.). Oversee compliance with the Center’s capitalization policy, maintenance of fixed asset and depreciation subsidiary ledgers, and manage debt activity and amortization schedules, ensuring all related financial transactions are recorded and prepared for financial reports. Lead the Revenues and Special Projects team with and contribute to the annual financial statement preparation and audit, the uniform guidance audit, and preparation of the Center’s and its affiliates’ Forms 990 and 990T; provide financial reports to management, the Board of Trustees, donors or grantors; and produce periodic ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis for internal and external stakeholders. Develop revenue recognition and capitalization policies and procedures and train staff on the above functions as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an active CPA license is required. Experience: At least 10 years of private or 5–7 years of public non‑profit accounting experience with 5–10 years of progressive experience with contributions, endowments, grant compliance, restricted net assets, and tax preparation required. Performing arts industry experience is a plus. Critical skills: Strong Excel and other Microsoft Office/Teams experience. Good written‑oral communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in general ledger applications. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite.
Additional Information
This position may be required to work odd hours based on internal and external customer needs, including, if necessary, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional periods of work beyond normal full‑time. Occasional lifting and moving of supplies and files weighing as much as 26 pounds in high or tight spaces. The Kennedy Center’s Finance Function is updating its systems and has devoted substantial resources to see to its completion. The successful candidate will be a quick study of existing procedures, have a clear understanding of the business purpose of a task, and be able to negotiate old and new systems to facilitate timely and accurate delivery of accounting services.
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Finance and Sales Industry: Performing Arts
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About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy
The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As America's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across the United States and around the world, connecting the greatest living artists with audiences of every stripe, no matter their background. We welcome all Americans and creators and visitors from across the globe to discover, experience, learn about, be inspired by, and engage with the arts.
Why Join Us We offer a total rewards package to all full‑time employees to include:
Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre‑tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 13 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA
Pay Details The Kennedy Center strives to design equitable compensation programs. The projected salary range for this position is $129,000 – $150,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This range may be modified in the future. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate’s skills, expertise, and experience as it relates to the position qualifications and responsibilities.
Job Description The
Senior Director, Revenue Accounting and Special Projects
provides strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Kennedy Center’s revenue accounting functions, including contributions and grant revenue, endowment activity, box office and earned income, auxiliary services, investments, fixed assets, and debt. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting across the organization and its affiliated entities in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and other applicable standards and requirements. As a senior leader within the Finance Division, the Senior Director will guide a team of accounting professionals and collaborate closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Accounting to establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and procedures that strengthen accountability, efficiency, and compliance across all revenue streams. This position oversees a team of up to five direct reports and serves as a key liaison across departments, cultivating a culture of collaboration, accuracy, and service excellence within and beyond the Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the staff responsible for the Center’s contribution and box office accounting and reconciliation processes. Supervise the regular journal transfer from Tessitura of contribution and box office information into the Finance ERP. Ensure proper controls are in place and operating effectively to record revenues in compliance with GAAP and to meet management’s internal and external reporting needs. Resolve all erroneous entries, open items, and reconciliation issues with relevant staff from the Development department in a timely manner, preferably within 30 days. Oversee the monthly accounting of endowment and board designated funds including additions, spend, and changes in the share of endowment investment asset market values. Support administration of the spending policy in keeping with the Investment Policy Statement and Board action. Effectively and efficiently account for the investments of the endowment with external servicer providers, fiduciaries, and/or endowment software. Oversee federal and private grant accounting and reporting function staffed by the Senior Grants Accounting Manager who review charges against the grant for allowable and unallowable costs, track the Federal source for allowable costs, and maintain the organization’s Grants Administration Architecture (SAM, G5, Grants.gov, etc.). Oversee compliance with the Center’s capitalization policy, maintenance of fixed asset and depreciation subsidiary ledgers, and manage debt activity and amortization schedules, ensuring all related financial transactions are recorded and prepared for financial reports. Lead the Revenues and Special Projects team with and contribute to the annual financial statement preparation and audit, the uniform guidance audit, and preparation of the Center’s and its affiliates’ Forms 990 and 990T; provide financial reports to management, the Board of Trustees, donors or grantors; and produce periodic ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis for internal and external stakeholders. Develop revenue recognition and capitalization policies and procedures and train staff on the above functions as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an active CPA license is required. Experience: At least 10 years of private or 5–7 years of public non‑profit accounting experience with 5–10 years of progressive experience with contributions, endowments, grant compliance, restricted net assets, and tax preparation required. Performing arts industry experience is a plus. Critical skills: Strong Excel and other Microsoft Office/Teams experience. Good written‑oral communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in general ledger applications. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided. Candidate must be willing to work onsite.
Additional Information
This position may be required to work odd hours based on internal and external customer needs, including, if necessary, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional periods of work beyond normal full‑time. Occasional lifting and moving of supplies and files weighing as much as 26 pounds in high or tight spaces. The Kennedy Center’s Finance Function is updating its systems and has devoted substantial resources to see to its completion. The successful candidate will be a quick study of existing procedures, have a clear understanding of the business purpose of a task, and be able to negotiate old and new systems to facilitate timely and accurate delivery of accounting services.
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Finance and Sales Industry: Performing Arts
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