Chief Financial Officer

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (the Trust), one of the nation’s premier arts presenters and a transformative catalyst in the city of Pittsburgh, seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Founded in 1984, the Trust presents an unparalleled array of world-class performing and visual arts, provides comprehensive educational experiences, and stewards Pittsburgh’s Cultural District as a nationally acclaimed model of economic revitalization through the arts. Lauded as “the single greatest creative force in Pittsburgh,” the Trust has played a pivotal role in transforming the Steel City into a vibrant cultural hub where the arts can truly flourish.

The Trust and the 14-block Cultural District it administers have successfully created a vibrant center for culture, art, food, and community in downtown Pittsburgh and provide a home for a broad range of performance groups and numerous resident companies. Approximately 2 million people visit the Cultural District each year to enjoy over 1,500 world-class performing arts events and visual arts exhibitions, generating an estimated economic impact of $303 million. The Trust employs 130 full-time and between 400 and 500 part-time staff, and its FY2023 revenue totals $62 million. The Trust also manages 1.3 million square feet of real estate and provides core support services to its multiple partner organizations in the District. The Trust represents a trailblazing model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with unmatched authenticity, innovation, and creativity.

Reporting to the president and chief executive officer, and in partnership with peers on the senior leadership team and staff, the CFO will influence the Trust’s daily operations and strategic financial direction. The CFO will lead the Trust through a rapidly evolving post-pandemic arts and culture landscape, supporting the organization to adapt to new audience dynamics and economic conditions. Additionally, the CFO will steward the finance function through a generational transition, modernizing and standardizing financial processes and best practices. They will also play a critical role in cultivating and developing financial capabilities across the organization, ensuring robust financial planning and management while ensuring transparency and alignment with the Trust’s long-term financial goals. Furthermore, they will oversee the Finance, IT, Ticketing, and Security divisions, ensuring that each functional area operates efficiently and supports the Trust’s mission. 

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in financial leadership, ideally within the nonprofit or arts sectors. They will have a proven track record of managing complex financial operations, overseeing diverse revenue streams, and implementing strategic financial plans. Additionally, they will demonstrate strong change management skills and the ability to cultivate financial capabilities across an organization. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are also essential.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

Salary range: $220,000-$260,000

Location: Residing within daily commutable distance of Pittsburgh is essential. Relocation support will be provided if necessary. 

All inquiries, nominations, and applications (including resumes and two- to three-page letters of interest responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined in the full position description) should be directed in strict confidence to the search team below. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. 

Ben Tobin is leading this search with Raul Bernal and Alaine Small. 

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.