Shelburne Museum Hiring for Director of Finance Job at Shelburne, VT Full Time

Reporting to the Director of Shelburne Museum, the Director of Finance manages an annual operating budget of approximately $7 million and directly oversees the museum’s financial and risk management operations of the Museum, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Essential Job Functions:

· Oversee management of financial operations including investments, payroll, fixed assets, general accounting, and preparation of financial reporting

· Oversee management of the museum’s multi-year financial plans, projections and analyze potential impact of proposals for new initiatives

· Direct the accounting and related financial activities of the Museum to ensure sound fiscal administration, ensuring that procedures, practices and reports comply with applicable regulations and standards

· Establish appropriate policies and internal control procedures to safeguard assets of the Museum

· Monitor grants and work with the Development Department to ensure compliance with grant guidelines

· Direct the preparation of tax returns and related reports to ensure compliance with governmental reporting requirements

· Oversee the annual audit and liaise with external auditors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.

· Assist with revenue generating aspects of the Museum such as the Museum Store & Visitor Services, Facility Rentals, and the Museum Café

· Monitor the Museum’s endowment investments and analyze performance against investment policies and objectives

· Serve as main liaison to the Sustainability and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees reporting on a quarterly basis

· Work with Human Resources on benefit program, including vendor selection

· Responsible for risk management including selection and monitoring of corporate insurance policies and management of related insurance claims

· Reviews and advises department directors and Museum Director on corporate contracts

· Direct the preparation of the Museum’s annual operating, capital budgets and multi-year forecasts. Work with department directors to prepare and monitor departmental budgets

· Work closely with Museum Director to establish clear financial objectives

· Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

Accounting Clerk, Accountant, and works in close cooperation with HR & Finance Associate

Education and Experience:

· BS in accounting, CPA or MBA

· Seven to ten years of related experience

· Supervisory experience required

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

· Strong analytical capabilities including financial planning, forecasting and data analysis

· Background in non-profit accounting

· A strategic team-oriented player with sound technical skills, analytical ability and strong operational focus

· Strong cultural competence and appreciation for working with diverse teams

· Experience in leading the financial aspects of a seven-figure capital campaign and large building project preferred

· Strong communication, influencing and listening skills both written and spoken

· Well versed in retirement benefit planning, investments, general liability insurance and knowledge of group insurance benefits a plus

· Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with all departments

· Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office suite

· Meticulous attention to detail

· Must be available to travel to Board meetings and participate in some weekend and/or evening activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19