Job Opportunities
Description
Title: Director of Finance
Reports to: Tara Iacucci, Chief Operating Officer
Supervisor to: Accountant and HR Specialist
Overview
The American Folk Art Museum, the nation’s museum of folk and self-taught art, is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Finance to lead its fiscal operations.
As a vital member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance will oversee the Museum’s financial health, ensure robust fiscal governance, and align our resources with our mission to broaden the public’s appreciation of folk art through our collections, exhibitions, and educational programming.
This position provides strategic financial guidance and planning, treasury, analysis, and financial reporting activities for the finance areas of the Museum. The Director of Finance oversees an annual budget of $5M and provides management support to the Director & CEO, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Board of Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
– Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including annual operating budget development, forecasting, cash management, endowment reporting, and grant compliance.
– Prepare and present comprehensive monthly and annual financial statements, forecasts, budget-to-actual analyses, and year-end projections to the Board of Trustees and leadership.
– Lead annual audit preparation and coordination with external auditors; ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP), and oversee completion of IRS Form 990 filing.
– Ensure accurate month-end and year-end close processes, including general ledger entries, bank and investment reconciliations, and financial reporting.
– Supervise Accountant and review transactional level work (ensure invoices approved, proper entry, ensure Raiser’s Edge is reconciled with Sage Intacct each month).
– Manage the financial oversight of human resources administration, including serving as the primary liaison for the Museum’s PEO partner.
– Monitor compliance, benefits cost-allocations, and payroll accuracy.
– Develop, implement, and continuously review systems, policies, and procedures that safeguard and protect the Museum’s property, records, financial assets, historical and intangible assets.
– Collaborate with the Advancement team to create annual and long-term fundraising goals that support the operating and program expenditure budgets.
– Administer the organizations 403(b) retirement plan, overseeing data entry, contribution tracking, and timely fund remittances.
– Process and reconcile monthly credit card statements, ensuring timely expense allocation and compliance with internal controls.
– Oversee the Museum’s contracts, legal, and insurance matters.
– Other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
Qualifications
– Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration.
– 10-15 years of experience in a nonprofit management position ideally in a museum, cultural and/or arts organization.
– MBA or CPA Certification highly preferred.
– Experience in managing a budget of $5+ million
– Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
– Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of non-profit accounting.
– Extensive use and knowledge of Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
– Experience working with investment advisors and knowledge of invested assets.
– Experience managing the relationship with a Professional Employer Organization is highly desirable.
– Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
– Detail oriented and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits
The Museum anticipates a starting compensation of $125,000.00 – $135,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience. The American Folk Art Museum also offers generous benefits for all regular full-time employees.
The above statements of this job description contain the general duties and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. They do not claim to describe all of the functions of the position. The Employee may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change or be changed from time to time.
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@folkartmuseum.org. No phone calls, please.
This senior management position is not eligible to be part of the UAW 2110 Union that represents many other Staff.
The American Folk Art Museum is located at 2 Lincoln Square in midtown Manhattan. The Administrative Office for the museum is in Long Island City, Queens. The position requires in-person attendance several days per week.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The American Folk Art Museum provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by Federal, State, and City employment law.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are vital to the success of the Museum, contributing countless hours to visitor services, education projects, administrative assignments, and special events. The Museum is always seeking energetic and committed volunteers interested in folk art and self-taught artists. While each opportunity requires specific skill sets, every qualified candidate must be dedicated, communicate effectively, possess basic computer skills—including familiarity with the internet—and have a valid email address.
To apply: Please complete the volunteer application form here.
If your skills and qualifications meet our immediate needs, you will be contacted for an interview. If not, your application will be kept on file and you will be contacted if an appropriate position becomes available. Only individuals authorized to work for the museum in the United States will be accepted into the internship program. The museum will consider expressions of interest in providing volunteer services to the museum from non-work-authorized individuals.
Internships
The Museum offers internships for college and university students, graduate students, and emerging professionals interested in museum careers. The goal of an internship is to provide practical experience as well as a general understanding of the role of an individual department within a larger museum setting. Academic internships are by semester or full year.
For general internship queries, send a résumé and cover letter to education@folkartmuseum.org, stating the departments you are interested in working in, the skills you bring, and how you hope to contribute to the department.
Fellowships
Visit the Fellowship page to learn about current opportunities.