Director of Finance & Administration

Director of Finance & Administration

The Music Hall

 

Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Direct Reports: Accounting Staff (e.g., Financial Services & Data Analyst, contract bookkeeper)

The Music Hall (TMH) has just completed a period of significant expansion, with revenues growing from $6.1M to a projected $15.3M in FY26, alongside new venues and the stewardship of additional historic assets. As TMH enters a phase focused on stabilization and long-term sustainability, the Director of Finance & Administration will be a key strategic partner to the CFOO and leadership team—strengthening financial stewardship, refining scalable systems, and supporting data-driven decision-making across venues, festivals, and programs.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Director of Finance & Administration provides leadership and oversight for The Music Hall’s finance and human resources functions. This position manages day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, annual audit preparation, budgeting, and cash flow management, while also overseeing employee benefits, performance management processes, and workplace policies. The role supports a healthy, equitable, and high-performing workplace culture.

 

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

 

Financial Leadership & Oversight

 

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and monthly close.

• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and cash flow forecasts for leadership and board committees.

• Manage the annual budgeting process in coordination with the CFOO and department heads.

• Oversee annual audit preparation, ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit financial standards.

• Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.

• Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Committee—prepare materials, track KPIs, and maintain clear communication.

• Supervise accounting staff and ensure collaboration across teams on reporting, campaign tracking, and analysis.

• Automate and streamline monthly close, reporting, forecasting, and board packet preparation using modern tools and AI-assisted workflows.

 

Human Resources Administration

 

• Oversee all benefit programs including health, dental, vision, 401(k), parking, and cell phone stipends.

• Manage annual performance review processes aligned with organizational values.

• Partner with leadership on conflict resilience, employee coaching, and resolution of personnel matters.

• Maintain updated job descriptions, personnel files, and compliance with employment laws.

• Administer compensation benchmarking and pay adjustments in coordination with the CFOO and CEO.

• Coordinate with external HR and benefits providers for renewals, compliance filings, and employee communications.

 

Organizational & Administrative Leadership

 

• Support strategic financial modeling and long-range planning with the CFOO.

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

• Participate in cross-departmental planning and process improvement initiatives.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business; CPA or MBA preferred.

• 7+ years progressive accounting and finance experience, nonprofit strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ownership of monthly close, audit preparation, budgeting, and cash management.

• Experience in HR administration including benefits, performance management, and compliance.

• Strong systems mindset with experience implementing automation or AI-supported workflows.

• Excellent communication skills, able to translate financial information for varied audiences.

• Leadership style aligned with TMH’s values and culture.

 

Highly Desirable: Technology, Data & AI Aptitude

 

• Experience automating repeatable finance/HR workflows such as AP, reconciliations, and audit preparation.

• Use of AI tools to draft financial narratives, summarize variances, reconcile data, or detect anomalies.

• Ability to build dashboards and visual reports for leadership and Board use.

• Strong commitment to data hygiene, internal controls, and system documentation.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, payroll/HRIS systems, and Google Workspace; BI/reporting tools a plus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

Onsite in Portsmouth, NH, with limited hybrid flexibility. Occasional evenings or weekends required for meetings or special events.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

 

Competitive salary based on experience and performance. Base range: $85,000–$105,000 plus semi-annual bonuses. Includes comprehensive benefits: health, dental, paid time off, parking, and 401(k).

Employees of The Music Hall are expected to positively contribute to a healthy organizational culture by integrating TMH’s core values into their work.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Please email a cover letter and resume directly to Joe Gleason at jgleason@themusichall.org.

 

The Music Hall is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage those traditionally underrepresented in our industry to apply. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, we encourage you to email jgleason@themusichall.org.