Director of Accounting: Science History Museum

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Director of Accounting to lead its financial operations. This role involves coordinating accounting, audit, and regulatory functions while supporting the CFO in managing the organization's endowment. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about financial integrity and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience with supervisory roles.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of accounting, audit, and financial functions.
• Establish internal controls and supervise accounting staff.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Financial Edge (FE NXT)

Microsoft Office Suite

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

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the link provided:

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

The Science History Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Science History Institute is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, racioethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities to apply.

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. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. 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.