Chief Financial Officer

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the senior executive responsible for the financial leadership, fiscal integrity, and administrative stewardship of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Commission.
• Develop and execute long-range financial strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Present financial information, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership, Board Committees, and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Direct all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash management, payroll, investment, debt, and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure the integrity of financial records, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget process and monitor organizational financial performance.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, audits, tax reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Provide executive oversight of procurement, contracting, property, and enterprise risk management.
• Maintain strong banking, investment, governmental, and donor relationships.
• Evaluate financing strategies and support capital projects and strategic initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Finance, Property, and Procurement staff.
• Establish performance expectations and foster professional growth, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
• Support organizational planning and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. MBA, master’s degree, and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role. Experience in accounting, budgeting, treasury, procurement, financial reporting, audits, and strategic financial planning. Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing boards. Governmental, nonprofit, public sector, or complex multi-entity organizational experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Thorough knowledge of GAAP, GASB, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and governmental compliance. Strong analytical, strategic planning, and financial modeling skills. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel throughout campus and for business purposes.
• Ability to attend meetings, travel as required and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Other Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of required background screening.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to support Commission meetings, audits, and organizational initiatives.