Director of Accounting: Science History Institute

Bryn Mawr College; Brynmawr; On-site; USD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Director of Accounting to lead their financial operations. This pivotal role involves planning and coordinating the Institute's accounting, audit, and regulatory functions. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with accounting principles. With a focus on collaboration and project management, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for accounting and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the mission of the Science History Institute.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of accounting experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of accounting and financial functions.
• Supervise a Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Accounting Software Proficiency

Supervisory Experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Financial Edge (FE NXT)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Science History Institute is seeking a full-time Director of Accounting to plan, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the Institute’s accounting, audit, financial, and regulatory functions and systems. The Director of Accounting will support the Chief Financial Officer with systems and processes to manage the organization’s endowment and investment managers. This position will also establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls designed to mitigate all forms of risk, ensure the accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Other duties include supervising a Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist. This position requires a minimum of three days a week in the office.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of seven years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Demonstrated proficiency using accounting software; experience with Financial Edge (FE NXT) highly desirable
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently at times and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong project-management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff

The starting annual salary for this position is $80,000. Salary offer may be higher based on candidate’s experience.

About the Science History Institute

Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life. Learn more at sciencehistory.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.