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Chief Financial Officer

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full-time

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As a key member of the Executive team, provide oversight to Finance, Human Resources, Facilities and Security Departments for a high profile Museum with a budget in excess of $20M and assets over $100M. Represent the Museum to the highest standard and serve as the primary representative for all investment and banking relationships, insurance, audit and tax, property tax. This is a hands-on position requiring strong finance and accounting skills and experience. 

Areas of Responsibility: 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manage Finance Department and provide direct supervision to financial staff, including Controller and other financial staff.

  • Supervise Human Resource Manager and HR functions, with direct involvement  as needed.

  • Supervise Security Director overseeing a department of approximately 30 staff providing 24/7 security.

  • Supervise Facilities Director and provide guidance on capital purchases and long-range planning.

  • Provide support and advice as needed for Executive Director and senior managers.

  • Provide ongoing financial reports as well as ad-hoc reports and present to a high-profile Board of Directors.

  • Liaison to the Audit & Finance Committees managing all audit requirements and generating all reports for the Finance Committee.

  • Directly responsible for managing the annual audit process and providing all necessary PBC reconciliations and information and reports required for tax returns.

  • Work with senior managers to develop and track annual budget, prepare financial forecasts.

  • Primary contact for Museum’s banking relationships, treasury management, and investment / endowment management functions.

  • Review and authorize (sign) checks and other disbursements of funds.

  • Research and perform banking transactions, including wire transfers and stop payments.

  • Conduct accounting for construction project and other restricted funds.

  • Manage the Museum’s accounting software (Sage 100)

  • Review and reconcile asset & liability accounts (security deposits, payroll, worker’s comp, prepaid expenses, etc.)

  • Preparation and analysis of financial statements (monthly, annual)

  • Prepare financial reports for Board and senior managers, and custom reports as required.

  • Oversight of accounting software, POS, payroll software, merchant card processing, etc.

  • Prepare monthly Shopify exports from Admissions and Retail for breakdown and entry by junior accounting staff.

  • Maintain and update the Chart of Accounts as required to track financial activity, including new and ongoing projects, grants and initiatives.

  • Oversee tenants and leases – negotiation, oversight, monitor compliance, invoice.

  • Oversee insurance and risk management function, including annual insurance renewals and process requests for insurance certificates.

  • Prepare daily/monthly metrics reports (admissions, membership, store sales, private event sales, etc.)

  • Review contracts with museum vendors, sponsors and donors.

  • Provide expertise as needed regarding fundraising compliance, regulations and tax deductibility.

  • Consult with museum staff on IT and infrastructure investments.

  • Participate in the strategic planning process for the Museum.

 

Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
MBA, CPA, CMA preferred
Skills/Experience: 

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Minimum 7 - 10 years experience in managing finance and accounting for a nonprofit organization, experience in the museum field strongly preferred.

  • Experience working with all levels of staff, management, donors, vendors, and Board members

  • Ability to represent the Museum internally and externally in a professional demeanor

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledgeable in the field of Human Resources

  • Other skills and experience that pertain to the various roles required to meet the position requirements

  • Ability to move from basic accounting to high-level analytics

 

Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $225,000.00

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • 401k
  • Flex Spending 
  • Employee Discount 
  • Paid Time Off

 

Organization Info

Petersen Automotive Museum

Overview
Headquarters: 
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Founded: 
1994
About Us
Mission: 

To explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on global life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example.

The Petersen Automotive Museum envisions a rapidly evolving, multi-dimensional society in which it thrives as a progressive, globally respected center for automotive research and collecting; the focal point for automotive history, culture and enthusiasm in the United States; and a premier educational institution in Los Angeles.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 17 2023
Active Until: 
Jun 17 2023
Hiring Organization: 
Petersen Automotive Museum
industry: 
Nonprofit