Monday, October 24, 2011

It Takes a Director of Finance and an Information Systems Manager

This post will summarize the duties that are required by a symphony orchestra's Director of Finance and the Information Systems Manager. In cases of larger orchestras, these functions are divided between multiple roles. 

Director of Finance
The Finance Director handles business and financial functions for the organization such as planning, control, and reporting. This person must prepare an annual operating budget and long-term plan complete with projections, monthly financial statements, banking correspondence, information systems management, and facilities operations. He is also responsible for dealing with payroll, employee benefits, and personnel policies.
 
Information Systems Manager
The Information Systems Manager plans, purchases, installs, configures, and maintains all information systems hardware and software. This staff member assists the entire organization with applications, programming and technical issues dealing with accounting marketing and development applications. He must train and guide staff in how to use applications efficiently and also makes recommendations for appropriate purchases of new systems and applications to the organization.


To see the full list of staff that is essential to run a professional symphony orchestra, click here.

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