Vice President of Studio Solutions

Ensemble Performing Arts • Denver, CO

12d • Remote

About The Position

Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking an experienced operator to help lead the next stage of growth across its portfolio of dance and performing arts businesses. The Vice President of Studio Solutions strengthens performance, accountability, and execution across the portfolio without adding bureaucracy. Business-unit leaders retain ownership of their businesses, including culture, products, teams, and P&Ls; the VP provides structure and visibility to support their success.

Studio Solutions serves dance studio owners, teachers, and dancers in more than 60 countries. Its portfolio includes dance curriculum and teacher certification programs (Acrobatic Arts, Ready Set Dance, and Tap Roots); studio business coaching and membership (More Than Just Great Dancing and Dance Studio Standard); dance training and education through Broadway Dance Center in New York City; and career and studio technology platforms (Artswrk and ClassKid).

The role reports to the President, Studio Solutions and Events. The VP establishes portfolio-wide execution practices, oversees consolidated financial planning and performance, coaches business-unit leaders, and partners with shared services to advance portfolio priorities. The ideal candidate is an operator and business leader who can create accountability and clarity while preserving decentralized ownership, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate a connection to music, dance, and the performing arts.

The position is full-time and remote in the United States and Canada. Compensation is $160,000–$180,000 per year plus bonus, commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is provided, including a 401(k) with employer match, health, vision, and dental benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive business leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgets, forecasts, and P&Ls.
• Experience building management rhythms, business reviews, and execution disciplines in a decentralized, multi-brand, or high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated connection to music, dance, and the performing arts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading across multiple businesses, brands, or locations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a consistent management rhythm, including portfolio-wide project management standards, reporting, and dashboards (including Asana), connecting priorities to measurable results.
• Hold leaders accountable for commitments, identify gaps and risks early, and simplify work by reducing unnecessary reporting and meetings.
• Own the consolidated budget, forecast, and P&L view across the portfolio in partnership with business-unit leaders and Finance.
• Lead business planning and performance reviews that translate financial and operational results into insights and forward-looking actions.
• Advise, coach, and partner with business-unit leaders to strengthen execution and financial management.
• Challenge assumptions and address performance issues while preserving leaders’ ownership of their businesses.
• Serve as a trusted extension of the President, Studio Solutions and Events, create visibility across the portfolio, and represent the President when appropriate.
• Partner with Finance, Marketing, Technology, Legal, HR, and other shared services to advance portfolio priorities and share best practices across businesses.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Paid time off
• Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive