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Join the Orpheum Theatre Group in Memphis and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to delivering unforgettable arts experiences. As a member of our team, you'll work in a dynamic environment that celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation while contributing to the magic that makes the Orpheum Theatre Group a beloved cultural institution.

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Department: Finance
Reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Direct Reports: Director of Accounting, Accounting & Finance Analyst & Operations Manager, Director of Human Resources, Director of Booking & Events, Manager of Rental & Events.

At the Orpheum Theatre Group, you will find amazing talent on our stages and throughout our dedicated staff. We are committed to serving the Mid-South through our nonprofit mission, which includes our numerous education and community engagement programs and our commitment to equity and diversity. Our Orpheum Theatre Group team is dynamic, creative, innovative, and community- minded, and we are ready to welcome you!

The VP/CFO provides strategic financial leadership and is responsible for the fiscal integrity and sustainability of the Orpheum Theatre Group. While maximizing the return on financial assets through financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems, this position establishes and accomplishes business objectives through Broadway programming and management of rentals for the Theatre. Reporting to the President & CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO manages finance, accounting, budgeting, compliance, reporting, and financial strategy to support the organization’s mission and long-term goals.

How You Will Contribute

Financial Responsibilities

  • Coordinates preparation, analysis, and reporting of accounting transactions, general ledger, and prepares monthly financial and weekly cash statements on a timely basis to accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
  • Responsible for data concerning financial and operational performance for all events as well as the organization including tax analysis and compliance.
  • Assists the President/CEO with fiscal management that anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
  • Collect data on cash management, investments, and insurance to determine the financial health of the organization.
  • Manages accounting department to ensure accounting functions including those necessary for compliance, auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, tax filings, invoicing, cash flow, payroll, and managing investments are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and are aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Coordinates finance board committee meetings to review monthly statements; interacts with and coordinates activities for board committees relating to accounting/finance (Executive Committee/Finance Committee).
  • Prepares annual budgets and presents to Finance Committee to demonstrate how operational and organizational goals align with the finances of the organization.
  • Interfaces with outside auditors regarding accounting procedures; manages and coordinates annual audit process to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to show good stewardship of all funding.

Production Responsibilities

  • Coordinates all production related requirements for Broadway performances including reviewing deal terms, production contracts, and leases for all Orpheum productions and rentals to determine programs and providers that best meet the needs of Orpheum.
  • Settles box office receipts, expenses, and terms for each Broadway production to demonstrate the financial impact of the production.
  • Manages two (2) person facility rental and event department with a goal of maximizing revenue while balancing the production calendar’s demands on human capital and facility repairs/maintenance

How You Stand Out

Education/Credentials

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, business, or organizational management.
  • CPA or MBA preferred.

Key Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of financial management, including 5+ years in a leadership role - ideally within a nonprofit or arts organization.
  • Proven direct experience in related financial and production accounting responsibilities.

Skills/Competencies

  • Expertise in nonprofit financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
  • Strong strategic thinking, data analysis, and financial modeling capabilities.
  • Ability to read, evaluate, and understand artist and event contracts. Possess the analytical skills to evaluate event deal terms and financial impact.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to relay complex financial information
    effectively to varied audiences while proficient in Microsoft Office and current Accounting
    Software technologies.
  • Collaborative leadership style with commitment to our mission and values.
  • Exhibits behaviors consistent with our culture while understanding the most effective and efficient way to accomplish tasks within the parameters of organizational hierarchy, processes, systems, and polices
  • Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines; corrects own errors and errors in direct reports; pays strong attention to detail including financial details; commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
  • Ability to understand business operations and functions; ability to recognize how internal
    and external factors interact to influence organizational performance; excellent knowledge of financial management with the ability to coach and achieve strategic objectives.
  • Able to collect, analyze, evaluate, and apply data when making financial decisions; Develops well-informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the needs of various stakeholders and partners.
  • Passionate about the Arts and Arts Education.
  • Big-picture thinking that contributes to the strategic direction of the organization, through interaction with other vice-presidents and the board of directors.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

  • The CFO primarily works at a computer workstation but will also engage in standing, walking, and climbing stairs. Occasionally, the role may require bending, stooping, and/or lifting to 25 pounds. Work is performed in a well-lit, onsite climate-controlled office with proper ventilation and cleanliness. The position also requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

How We Stand Out

Benefits and Perks

  • 401(k) and matching.
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parking provided.
  • A diverse team of colleagues and volunteer/committee opportunities.
  • Tickets to select Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre events as available.
  • Campus located in the heart of downtown Memphis with a historic theatre and modern performing arts and education center.

Our Mission

The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing
the performing arts to entertain, educate and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum
Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.

Our Vision

The Orpheum Theatre Group will strive to be a world-class performing arts organization, serving
as a cultural beacon and catalyst for positive change.

Our Values

  • Innovative: The Orpheum Theatre Group takes risks and invests in new ideas.
  • Inclusive: The Orpheum Theatre Group is welcoming and accepting to all.
  • Inspirational: The Orpheum Theatre Group motivates positive change through the
    performing arts.
  • Integrity: The Orpheum Theatre Group acts ethically and considers all viewpoints.
  • lmpactful: The Orpheum Theatre Group provides meaningful opportunity.
  • Transformative: The Orpheum Theatre Group changes lives, Memphis, and the world.

Our Commitment

The Orpheum Theatre Group is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, we will
consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or
ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected
status under local, state, or federal law.

Qualified interests are encouraged to email resume to hr@orpheum-memphis.com.

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Event Operations

Starting Salary: $55,000.00

FLSA Status: Full Time; Exempt

At the Orpheum Theatre Group, you will find amazing talent on our stages and throughout our dedicated staff. We are committed to serving the Mid-South through our nonprofit mission, which includes our numerous education and community engagement programs and our commitment to equity and diversity. Our Orpheum Theatre Group team is dynamic, creative, innovative, and community-minded, and we are ready to welcome you!

The Manager of Safety and Security will lead the security team in the operation of life/fire safety systems, crowd management and security operations. This position is also responsible for implementing Emergency Preparedness programs for the Orpheum Theater Group venues to ensure a safe and secure experience for the guests and associates to minimize liabilities and losses.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and administrative skills; be extremely organized and able to balance multiple tasks with competing priorities efficiently, professionally and with minimum supervision; work autonomously as well as part of a team; build strong relationships and trust with colleagues. This position requires a high degree of cross-work group collaboration and partnership.

How You Will Contribute

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

  • Schedule security coverage to meet the daily operational needs, events, rentals, tours and other activities required.
  • Provide day-to-day supervision of security staff, assigning tasks as needed. Addresses performance issues, and escalating issues to the Director of Event Operations.
  • Respond to all emergency situations and aiding in critical incident management
  • Ensure appropriate monitoring of camera systems and manage camera hardware and software upgrades.
  • Manage access control systems, including gate and building access zones.
  • Maintain current knowledge of all security-related state and federal laws, fire protection laws and codes and transportation law.
  • Responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of all safety policies and procedures. This includes updating and maintaining current safety procedures manual and safety awareness programs. Reviews and recommend modifications to the disaster preparedness plan.
  • Manage payroll of security staff to ensure accurate and punctual processing bi-weekly.
  • Conduct safety training for new staff at hiring and all staff regularly.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with all outside emergency services and personnel.
  • Continue to develop skill sets to be able to plan for and respond to a wide variety of emergencies and routine challenges and situations
  • Ensure that all guards complete the required safety certifications and training and maintain active certifications on file.
  • Provide safety & security assistance in after-hours emergencies.
  • Together with the operations team, coordinate the pre and post event operations.
  • Manage third party services and vendor relationships.
  • Conduct and oversee event security assessment programs, security event plans and deployments.

How You Stand Out

  • High school degree required; related higher education preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in the field of security or law enforcement required. Direct experience in an event space, entertainment venue, and corporate setting preferred.

Preferred Skills

  • Working with surveillance systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles and techniques of planning, implementing and supervising a security force. Possess knowledge of security issues related to a public assembly venue.
  • Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form,
  • Maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, guests, and others encountered during employment.
  • Handle conflicts, make common sense decisions and exercise proper action during high tension and stressful situations.
  • Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
  • Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate safe results.
  • Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
  • First AID/CPR Certification required.
  • Ability to possess any appropriate licenses as required by state and/or federal law.
  • Ability to acquire minim certification in NIMS.

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:

  • Requires standing and walking about 60% of the time; may lift and carry objects up to 40lbs, Push or pull objects up to 200lbs using appropriate equipment; may climb stairs and ladders; may bend, twist, kneel, stoop and reach overhead.
  • Maintains irregular and extended working hours
  • Maybe exposed to irregular ranges of humidity and temperature.

How We Stand Out

Benefits and Perks

  • 401(k) with matching
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Unlimited paid sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Parking provided.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • A diverse team of colleagues
  • Volunteer and committee opportunities.
  • Tickets to select Orpheum and Halloran Centre events as available.
  • Campus located in the heart of downtown Memphis with a historic theatre and modern performing arts and education center.

Our Mission

The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.

Our Vision

The Orpheum Theatre Group will strive to be a world-class performing arts organization, serving as a cultural beacon and catalyst for positive change.

Our Values

  • Innovative: The Orpheum Theatre Group takes risks and invests in new ideas.
  • Inclusive: The Orpheum Theatre Group is welcoming and accepting to all.
  • Inspirational: The Orpheum Theatre Group motivates positive change through the performing arts.
  • Integrity: The Orpheum Theatre Group acts ethically and considers all viewpoints.
  • lmpactful: The Orpheum Theatre Group provides meaningful opportunity.
  • Transformative: The Orpheum Theatre Group changes lives, Memphis, and the world.

Our Commitment

The Orpheum Theatre Group is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, we will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Interested candidates should apply/submit resume to hr@orpheum-memphis.com by Friday, September 12, 2025.

Equal Opportunity

The Orpheum Theatre Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.