Finance Associate

Finance Associate

Organization: Theatre Development Fund (TDF)

Website: www.tdf.org

Location: New York, NY

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

About Theatre Development Fund

Theatre Development Fund, Inc. (“TDF”), TDF is dedicated to bringing the power of the performing arts to everyone. As one of the only arts service organizations whose membership is the audience, our mission is to remove the financial, physical, and invisible barriers to access to the performing arts. Our vision will be complete when EVERY New Yorker (and visitor to NYC) feels ownership of and belonging in the live performing arts.

With an annual operating budget of $17,000,000, TDF fulfills its mission through two key areas of work:

1. TDF’s mission-driven ticketing programs provide broad access to audiences for whom price is a barrier to entry. Through the iconic TKTS Booth in Times Square and Lincoln Center, and through TDF’s membership programs, the organization serves over 1M audience members per year.

1. TDF’s Community Programs remove financial, physical, and invisible barriers to attendance for the communities that need it most. These programs serve close to 50,000 audience members annually, particularly those members impacted by hearing loss and deafness, vision loss and blindness, mobility loss, or by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Further, TDF serves 10,000 high school students every year and over 150 community organizations, including veterans, seniors, and other underserved communities. Our methodology includes both access to discounted/free tickets, and the curation of an environment at the theatre where audiences can feel comfortable, safe, and can experience the show on their own terms.

About the Position

The FINANCE ASSOCIATE is a vital member of the Finance department, assisting in ensuring a smooth flow in processes related to accounting. This individual will report to the Finance Manager, and will work closely with the VP of Finance & Administration.

In this role the right candidate will play a leading role in the following duties:

• Handling a wide range of general accounting and finance duties
• Being responsible for certain Accounts Payable entries
• Being responsible for certain Revenue Receipts/Receivables entries, as well as bank deposits and bank balance monitoring
• Partnering with other finance team members to implement system improvements

About You

• You understand the importance of being able to effectively communicate, including being a good listener
• You have a basic understanding of accounting principles
• You are a creative thinker and able to use experience and imagination to resolve issues
• You work well with others and have a desire to learn and implement new ideas
• You are eager to learn about and acquire an in-depth knowledge of new systems, software, and office processes
• You use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level
• You have a basic understanding of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar Accounting Software packages. Experience with Tessitura is a plus, but not required

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time permanent role, and the salary range is $60,000-$70,000. In addition, TDF offers excellent benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Company contributions to 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• Professional development
• A generous Paid Time Off policy

TDF is a hybrid-onsite organization, and staff are encouraged to be in-office 2-3 days a week. This role is a hybrid-onsite position with flexibility for agreed upon remote work. The schedule is typically 35 hrs/week.

To Apply:

At TDF, we serve many communities who are historically excluded from the performing arts, and we are committed to diversity of experience in our workplace also. We encourage applicants with diverse cultural perspectives, including race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, class, physical ability, sexual orientation, or educational background to apply. Additionally, whether you’re returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to hear from you. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you are not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter telling us what you hope to bring to this role to resumes@tdf.org.

Start Date: March 2025

TDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to diversity in all areas of our

work, both in our programs and in our workplaces. We encourage applicants with a unique cultural perspective inclusive of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, class, physical ability and sexual orientation.