Roosevelt University
Mission
The Auditorium, an Illinois not-for-profit organization, is committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community, and educational programming to Chicago and to the continued restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre.
Vision Statement The Auditorium is the Theatre for the People because it aims to make the arts accessible to all, by bringing people from all across the city together to celebrate the performing arts and continuing to present and produce programming that reflects the rich diversity of the great city of Chicago.
Values
DIVERSITY – The Auditorium Theatre strives to achieve diversity in the broadest possible context. Our goal is for diversity to infuse and be reflected in every dimension of our work, our programs, our performances, our artists, and the people we serve. We believe that diversity means inclusion and accessibility.
INNOVATION – The Auditorium Theatre embraces innovation as we employ our talents, creative thinking, and available technology to continuously improve how we approach and execute our work.
EXCELLENCE – Excellence is the cornerstone that connects all Auditorium Theatre values. In always aiming to achieve excellence, we perpetually endeavor to attain new heights.
Commitment: The Auditorium thrives on the shared humanity that the performing arts provide, and we are at our best when our leadership, partnerships, and the work we present on our stage reflects the world around us and the audiences that walk through our doors. Core to this belief is a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are dedicated to leveraging the transformative power of the arts to fully become the Theatre for the People.
Position Summary The Accounting Manager consistently interprets, implements, and supports Auditorium policy and organization goals. The position prepares or reviews entries and reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. Ability to meet deadlines, both internal and external, is key to success. The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring consistent implementation of controls and procedures pertaining to accounting and finance. The Accounting Manager works with the CFO on matters regularly pertaining to period‑end close and financial reporting but also expands into budgets, analysis, and forecasting. The Accounting Manager managing the workflow of the Department is critical to managing the timeliness and accuracy of its work, which impacts numerous other individuals, departments, and stakeholders.
The responsibilities of our Finance & Accounting Department are on a trajectory to expand over the next twelve months. The CFO intends to hire a candidate who is interested to master the main areas described below; then, future opportunities will become available to grow your career, including expanding the role with responsibilities centering on planning & analysis, budgeting, and leading ad hoc projects.
A passion for the performing arts and our National Historic Landmark theater is critical for a candidate. Prior experiences in the performing arts and/or at a tax‑exempt organization will be prioritized. In terms of department and organizational fit, traits which the CFO is seeking include (but are not limited to):
A candidate who possesses a strong technical accounting foundation.
A candidate who is accountable for deadlines and supporting others meeting their deadlines.
A candidate who is naturally curious to understand how and why things work the way that they do.
A candidate who is committed to continuous improvement.
Salary Range : $85,000–$95,000 annually.
Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link:
https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/
Title IX Contact Information Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312‑281‑3245 or
TitleIX@roosevelt.edu . Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
hrquestions@roosevelt.edu .
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP & internal control procedures.
Must possess excellent communication & management skills, professional written and verbal skills, including report writing and organizational skills.
Software knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
Experience & knowledge of not‑for‑profit accounting, reporting & compliance.
Years of Experience Required: 5‑7 years.
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
Preferred Qualifications: (none specified).
Working Conditions Climate‑controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).
Financial Reporting
Manages day‑to‑day accounting operations and supports month‑end closing activities including reconciliations.
Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for CFO and Executive Leadership Team.
Ensure transparency and clarity in reporting for stakeholders, internal and external.
Assist with financial reports and internal controls for various departments and operations.
Support CFO in managing audit and compliance filings, including GAAP financial audit and IRS Form 990 filing.
Percentage of Time: 28%
Earned Income
Record weekly ticket sales entries in the general ledger.
Record concessions sales and cost of goods sold entries in the general ledger; support General Manager and Operations overseeing and controlling inventory levels.
Approve and review settlement statements to present to CFO for second‑level approval. Initiate wire transfers upon CFO authorization.
Prepare settlement entries in the general ledger: first, recording entries to reflect Box Office Settlement statements; then, recording entries to reflect the finalization of settlement statements (whether for presented events or events with third‑party partners).
Coordinate with cross‑functional departments (box office, programming and production) to ensure accurate and complete revenue and expense recognition.
Knowledge of Ticketmaster and AXS ticketing systems supporting earned income is a plus.
Percentage of Time: 20%
Internal Controls & Compliance
Establish and enforce strong internal financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and tax‑exempt best practices.
File timely the Auditorium’s monthly Sales & Use Tax and Amusement Tax reporting with city and state.
File timely the Auditorium’s year‑end 1099 reporting with both vendors and the IRS.
Leverage past experiences to introduce and discuss potential control improvements.
Percentage of Time: 16%
Contributed Funds, Grants & Fund Accounting
Oversee processes for managing contributed income reporting (e.g., grants, donations, sponsorships).
Reconcile data between contributed income sub‑ledger and the general ledger.
Ensure proper financial tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds for significant grant‑funded capital projects.
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM system (and Tessitura) to support contributed income is a plus.
Percentage of Time: 12%
Understanding Costs and Spending
Understand the design of internal financial statements; understand how journal entry transactions map to the financial statements.
Validate that account coding received in the accounts payable process accurately reflects the underlying business transaction; understand if/when edits in the accounts payable process are applicable.
Support budget owners with timely distribution of departmental financial reports.
Assume responsibility for fixed assets accounting, including tracking spending for individual projects as well as validating depreciation expense in the financial statements.
Percentage of Time: 12%
Technology
Demonstrate strong proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, pivot charts, INDEX/MATCH or XLOOKUP, V/HLOOKUP, IFERROR, SUMIFS, conditional formatting, concatenating text strings, cell and workbook protections, algorithms, what‑if analysis, forms, importing CSV or TXT files).
General understanding of accounting software, including the underlying application controls that are integral to our control environment. Prior experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
Possess an awareness of current technological trends in the accounting world; share ideas to leverage technology to improve the quality and efficiency of reporting financial data and metrics.
Percentage of Time: 6%
Posting Specific Questions
What is your desired salary range for this position? (Open‑ended Question)
Do you have at least 5 years of experience in financial accounting? (Open‑ended Question)
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Vision Statement The Auditorium is the Theatre for the People because it aims to make the arts accessible to all, by bringing people from all across the city together to celebrate the performing arts and continuing to present and produce programming that reflects the rich diversity of the great city of Chicago.
Values
DIVERSITY – The Auditorium Theatre strives to achieve diversity in the broadest possible context. Our goal is for diversity to infuse and be reflected in every dimension of our work, our programs, our performances, our artists, and the people we serve. We believe that diversity means inclusion and accessibility.
INNOVATION – The Auditorium Theatre embraces innovation as we employ our talents, creative thinking, and available technology to continuously improve how we approach and execute our work.
EXCELLENCE – Excellence is the cornerstone that connects all Auditorium Theatre values. In always aiming to achieve excellence, we perpetually endeavor to attain new heights.
Commitment: The Auditorium thrives on the shared humanity that the performing arts provide, and we are at our best when our leadership, partnerships, and the work we present on our stage reflects the world around us and the audiences that walk through our doors. Core to this belief is a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are dedicated to leveraging the transformative power of the arts to fully become the Theatre for the People.
Position Summary The Accounting Manager consistently interprets, implements, and supports Auditorium policy and organization goals. The position prepares or reviews entries and reconciliations with accuracy and timeliness. Ability to meet deadlines, both internal and external, is key to success. The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring consistent implementation of controls and procedures pertaining to accounting and finance. The Accounting Manager works with the CFO on matters regularly pertaining to period‑end close and financial reporting but also expands into budgets, analysis, and forecasting. The Accounting Manager managing the workflow of the Department is critical to managing the timeliness and accuracy of its work, which impacts numerous other individuals, departments, and stakeholders.
The responsibilities of our Finance & Accounting Department are on a trajectory to expand over the next twelve months. The CFO intends to hire a candidate who is interested to master the main areas described below; then, future opportunities will become available to grow your career, including expanding the role with responsibilities centering on planning & analysis, budgeting, and leading ad hoc projects.
A passion for the performing arts and our National Historic Landmark theater is critical for a candidate. Prior experiences in the performing arts and/or at a tax‑exempt organization will be prioritized. In terms of department and organizational fit, traits which the CFO is seeking include (but are not limited to):
A candidate who possesses a strong technical accounting foundation.
A candidate who is accountable for deadlines and supporting others meeting their deadlines.
A candidate who is naturally curious to understand how and why things work the way that they do.
A candidate who is committed to continuous improvement.
Salary Range : $85,000–$95,000 annually.
Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link:
https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/
Title IX Contact Information Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312‑281‑3245 or
TitleIX@roosevelt.edu . Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
hrquestions@roosevelt.edu .
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Minimum educational requirement of a bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP & internal control procedures.
Must possess excellent communication & management skills, professional written and verbal skills, including report writing and organizational skills.
Software knowledge of accounting systems, preferably Sage Intacct.
Experience & knowledge of not‑for‑profit accounting, reporting & compliance.
Years of Experience Required: 5‑7 years.
Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
Preferred Qualifications: (none specified).
Working Conditions Climate‑controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).
Financial Reporting
Manages day‑to‑day accounting operations and supports month‑end closing activities including reconciliations.
Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for CFO and Executive Leadership Team.
Ensure transparency and clarity in reporting for stakeholders, internal and external.
Assist with financial reports and internal controls for various departments and operations.
Support CFO in managing audit and compliance filings, including GAAP financial audit and IRS Form 990 filing.
Percentage of Time: 28%
Earned Income
Record weekly ticket sales entries in the general ledger.
Record concessions sales and cost of goods sold entries in the general ledger; support General Manager and Operations overseeing and controlling inventory levels.
Approve and review settlement statements to present to CFO for second‑level approval. Initiate wire transfers upon CFO authorization.
Prepare settlement entries in the general ledger: first, recording entries to reflect Box Office Settlement statements; then, recording entries to reflect the finalization of settlement statements (whether for presented events or events with third‑party partners).
Coordinate with cross‑functional departments (box office, programming and production) to ensure accurate and complete revenue and expense recognition.
Knowledge of Ticketmaster and AXS ticketing systems supporting earned income is a plus.
Percentage of Time: 20%
Internal Controls & Compliance
Establish and enforce strong internal financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and tax‑exempt best practices.
File timely the Auditorium’s monthly Sales & Use Tax and Amusement Tax reporting with city and state.
File timely the Auditorium’s year‑end 1099 reporting with both vendors and the IRS.
Leverage past experiences to introduce and discuss potential control improvements.
Percentage of Time: 16%
Contributed Funds, Grants & Fund Accounting
Oversee processes for managing contributed income reporting (e.g., grants, donations, sponsorships).
Reconcile data between contributed income sub‑ledger and the general ledger.
Ensure proper financial tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds for significant grant‑funded capital projects.
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM system (and Tessitura) to support contributed income is a plus.
Percentage of Time: 12%
Understanding Costs and Spending
Understand the design of internal financial statements; understand how journal entry transactions map to the financial statements.
Validate that account coding received in the accounts payable process accurately reflects the underlying business transaction; understand if/when edits in the accounts payable process are applicable.
Support budget owners with timely distribution of departmental financial reports.
Assume responsibility for fixed assets accounting, including tracking spending for individual projects as well as validating depreciation expense in the financial statements.
Percentage of Time: 12%
Technology
Demonstrate strong proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, pivot charts, INDEX/MATCH or XLOOKUP, V/HLOOKUP, IFERROR, SUMIFS, conditional formatting, concatenating text strings, cell and workbook protections, algorithms, what‑if analysis, forms, importing CSV or TXT files).
General understanding of accounting software, including the underlying application controls that are integral to our control environment. Prior experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
Possess an awareness of current technological trends in the accounting world; share ideas to leverage technology to improve the quality and efficiency of reporting financial data and metrics.
Percentage of Time: 6%
Posting Specific Questions
What is your desired salary range for this position? (Open‑ended Question)
Do you have at least 5 years of experience in financial accounting? (Open‑ended Question)
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