The General Manager (GM) is responsible for all financial management and reporting; personnel and human resources management; negotiation, preparation and maintenance of all contracts; and oversight of all administrative support mechanisms for productions and office functions. The General Manager serves as the liaison to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. The GM reports to the Managing Director, Producing Director and Artistic Director, and oversees the contracted Company Management, Bookkeeping, custodial, IT, and Accounting consultants.

Specific Duties include:

Production and Artistic Support

• In concert with Managing Director and Producing Director, the GM negotiates, prepares, and tracks the compliance of all contracts including actors and stage managers, directors and designers, seasonal crew, and others requiring a contract.

• Works with the Managing Director to negotiate and comply with contracts with royalty providers, and unions including AEA, Society of Directors and Choreographers, and United Scenic Artists.

• Coordinates with Producing Director, Associate Producer, and booking agents to process contracts with performance venues.

• Supervises all company management aspects of performances (hospitality, travel, logistics).

Finance

• Develops, and maintains compliance of, accounting systems and controls.

• Collaborates with Managing Director and Producing Director to prepare, track, and update the annual budget for review by the Board Finance Committee on a quarterly basis.

• Forecasts cash flow and determines cash needs; oversees purchasing with Managing Director and Producing Director.

• Maintains banking and investment accounts. Is liaison with account managers.

• Oversees bookkeeping functions completed by consultant: A/R, A/P, contributions, deposits, bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Prepares the year-end close and supports the accounting firm in preparation of the annual audit and federal and state tax filings.

• Prepares financial information for grants including budgets, financial reports, and cash requests in coordination with the Director of Development.

Administration & HR

• Prepares and processes payroll.

• Maintains and administers all employee benefit packages including insurance policy renewals, updates, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Updates the employee handbook as needed.

• Establishes HR processes, including hiring and onboarding procedures for seasonal and part-time employees with Managing Director and Producing Director.

• Works with Company insurance broker to maintain adequate general liability insurance coverage.

• Works with outside auditing agents, as required, including insurance providers, state agencies, and funding agencies.

• Files and follows claims, as required, for workers compensation and other policies, prepares “additional insured” certificates.

• Oversees office cleaning, general maintenance, and computer needs and purchases. Serves as liaison to the Company’s building management and custodial and IT consultants.

Requirements:

• Experience with Quickbooks or a similar accounting software and working familiarity with nonprofit financial best practices.

• Understanding of the theatrical unions and their agreements.

• Experience preparing budgets and projecting cash flow is essential.

• Knowledge of HR procedures (payroll, onboarding, employee benefits).

Salary:

$75,000 annually, overtime exempt. The Acting Company provides two options for health insurance; a dental HMO plan at low cost to employees; a 403b plan with a company match up to 3% after one year, vested at 3 years; ten vacation days per year to start, plus 13 paid holidays (including two floating) and five personal days; and transit benefits. The GM is expected to work in person in the office in midtown Manhattan, though work-from-home days may be possible. Office hours are 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday; occasional evening and weekend work is required.

All employees of The Acting Company are required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

The hiring decision will be made by the Managing Director, Producing Director, and Artistic Director, though multiple staff members will be involved in the interview process.

Interested parties should send a resume, cover letter and three references, detailing interest and experience with nonprofit finances to careers@theactingcompany.org with the subject line “General Manager – [Your Name]”. The Company will hire this role as soon as possible.