Company Manager-Touring

This is a Full Time Job

Position: Company Manager
Type: Touring
Classification: Full-time
Location: Traveling with Tour
Reports to: General Manager

Position Summary:
The Company Manager plays an integral role in day-to-day operations of a touring theatrical production. Reporting to the General Manager, the Company Manager will provide consistent operational support to the General Manager, Executive Producer and all departmental staff while traveling with the touring production.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Implement and manage Producer policies and procedures for the touring company
• Oversee touring management team, as well as develop and manage an effective working relationship with all company members
• Attend all performances and be available to all company members during rehearsal and performance calls.
• Travel with touring company and reside in company housing while on tour.
• As producer's representative, CM must maintain good working relationships with local presenters, theaters, and locally employed staff
• Coordinate and liaise with the General Manager and Human Resources department on all employee related issues.
• Supervise, prepare and manage payroll, and financial reports
• Reconcile, process and review petty cash, tour checking accounts, and company credit card on a consistent weekly basis
• Support the GM in management of budgets and operating procedures, including all touring expenses
• Audit engagement documents, box office statements, venue reports and work with local presenter to finalize the engagement settlement at each venue the tour plays
• File, process & manage all Workers Comp claims, as well as Accident & Incident reports.
• Coordinate all insurance claims with insurance broker, secure Certificates of Insurance as needed
• Arrange transportation and housing for all members of the touring production
• Represent Producer with onsite VIPs and special guests at the theatre
• Manage and process all company and VIP House Seat Requests
• Collaborate with Publicity and Marketing departments to ensure all requests are met and implemented
• Any other such duties as required by the GM and/or EP

Required Qualifications:
1. Previous experience in company management - touring experience preferred
2. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
3. Must be able to collaborate with multiple personalities and types of positions (e.g. Director, Producer, technicians, etc.)
4. Computer proficiency and experience with Word, Excel, and Adobe is required.
5. Must have experience working with Quickbooks and/or similar Accounting Software
6. Understand basic accounting terms and practices. Business math and finance knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheets using complex formulas is a plus.
7. Must have experience managing people to obtain desired outcomes using appropriate communication.
8. Extreme attention to detail.
9. Must be familiar with standard office equipment to perform necessary job functions: computer, printer/scanner etc.
10. Schedule: a. Must be willing to work long days & night and on weekends b. Be on call for issues and/or emergencies that may arise during weeknights and weekends

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This position requires you to work in a variety of locations and venues, some of which for historical purposes, may not be ADA compliant. The ability to travel, work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. The ability to adapt to multiple buildings / theater venues and work long hours during the technical period(s) in dimly lit environments. The ability to travel via air/train/bus/car for extended periods of time. The ability to perform functions of position remotely from varied temporary workspaces. The ability to drive and have a valid driver's license. The ability to work varied hours due to touring productions requirements and needs during the production and operating period. The ability to perform job responsibilities in a high stress, crisis management environment and manage multiple staff members' requirements and priorities and the ability to manage and balance multiple projects.

Other Duties:
Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.