Controller

Responsibilities

• Direct daily financial operations across the organization, including ledger activity, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.
• Produce monthly financial packages with clear analysis of performance, budget variances, and projected cash position for leadership review.
• Guide the annual budgeting process for operating and capital needs by coordinating departmental input and consolidating organization-wide plans.
• Develop forecasts and scenario-based analyses to support strategic planning and responsible resource allocation.
• Maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies to support compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant terms, and donor restrictions.
• Oversee financial tracking for contributions, grants, endowments, and restricted funds, ensuring accurate recognition and release activity.
• Partner with fundraising and departmental leaders to align financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen cross-functional decision-making.
• Supervise finance staff and external service providers while identifying process improvements and recommending enhancements to financial systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong background in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and compliance with applicable reporting standards.
• Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and cash flow analyses.
• Knowledge of audits, Form 990 coordination, internal controls, and financial policy administration.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives, committees, and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• CPA, master’s degree, or museum-sector experience is preferred.