VP of Finance/CFO - Kelaca

Kelaca is seeking a VP of Finance/CFO for The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC. The VP of Finance supports the Museum mission by acting as a member of the Executive Team, with primary oversight of the Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology functions. The position leads, implements, and provides oversight for budget, accounting, investment, treasury, risk management, information systems, and information technology initiatives, and acts as the liaison to the Board Finance Committee, working with a team of five and an external IT vendor.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a member of the Museum’s Leadership Team, engage with the Museum’s senior leadership on Museum strategic direction and on broad organizational topics, participate in top-level planning, leadership, and decision-making for the Museum, with a particular focus on external and internal communications
• Supervise and provide input to accounting policies and procedures, financial reporting, grant management, and operating and capital budgets development
• In support of organizational goals, prepare and update long-range financial projections
• Track and report on the financial performance of the organization monthly or as required
• Provide input and oversight of financial policies, procedures, and resources that support achieving organizational priorities with groundbreaking accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain professional, property, liability, cyber and workers’ compensation insurance and support the implementation of practices to effectively handle Museum risk
• Participate in cross-departmental teams as needed to support operations and/or new initiatives and understand the needs and ensure that they have required resources
• Work with the Safety Committee and Emergency Coordinator Team to develop, implement, and supervise emergency response and disaster recovery protocols
• Oversee Museum’s 403(b) and 457(b) plans in compliance with ERISA requirements
• Coordinate annual financial and 403(b) audits, working with staff and outside auditors
• Support the organization’s infrastructure and training for all cross-functional software applications such as Blackbaud Altru, SharePoint, and Office 365 to improve efficiency. Engage with the Museum’s Digital Squad to support database administration needs and other technology initiatives
• Manage relationship with outside information technology vendor to support day-to-day technology needs; make recommendations for technology investment
• Manage the finance/accounting team, supporting their achievement of individual and departmental goals with a focus on Museum values, ensuring their development and job satisfaction
• Support Board financial initiatives as liaison to the Board’s Finance Committee and Risk Committee
• Guided by the Museum’s values, foster a positive staff culture and work environment, motivating the team through positive reinforcement
• Prioritize the Museum’s values of inclusion and kindness in all interactions with staff, volunteers, and guests
• Other duties as required

Skills and Experience:

• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or related field required; advanced degree or CPA preferred
• At least 15 years’ dynamic responsibility in financial leadership, with significant work in treasury, budget, accounting, and grants management
• Significant non-profit financial management and knowledge of non-profit accounting standards highly preferred
• Experience supervising the annual financial and 403(b) audits and 990 filings
• At least 10 years’ significant supervisory experience, with demonstrated success in motivation and team building that achieve short- and long-term objectives with staff at all skills levels
• Experience supporting Information Technology teams; able to offer strong partnership to this critical function – experience with implementing software solutions preferred
• Experience working with a CEO and Board of Directors on strategic planning and fiscal management
• Genuine passion for and dedication to the Museum’s mission and to the value of science to the community and the world
• Strong interpersonal skills: respectful, empathetic, and consensus-building
• Skilled at presenting budget proposals and financials so that they are understandable to those without expertise, ensuring financial management standard methodologies and effective decision-making to Museum leadership, the Board, and the Finance Committee
• Strong digital literacy, with sophisticated abilities in Excel and use of financial system reporting

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting the pursuit and management of federal grants, including preparing application for federal negotiated rates
• Experience with development and managing of multi-year strategy, budget, and investment planning
• Experience with vendor selection, service-level agreements, and management of contracts
• Proven ability to work with external collaborators including community leaders and outside vendors
• Experience with and comfort in process improvement and change management
  

NO THIRD PARTIES

Job Type: Full-time

Hours of Work in Office: Monday-Friday

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Apply to Kelaca today so we can schedule a conversation with you to further discuss this exciting opportunity.

Kelaca is an Equal Employment Opportunity company and does not discriminate in employment based on: age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, veteran status, genetic information, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other non-merit factor.