Director of Accounting: Science History Museum

Bryn Mawr College; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historical science organization is seeking a full-time Director of Accounting to manage all accounting, audit, financial, and regulatory functions. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting. The role requires strong proficiency in accounting software and project management skills. This position is based in the office at least three days a week, offering a starting salary of $80,000 with potential for more based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of accounting experience required.
• Experience supervising accounting staff for at least three years.
• Demonstrated proficiency using accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the Institute’s accounting functions.
• Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls.
• Support the CFO with financial management and reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Proficiency in accounting software

Project management skills

Strong attention to detail

Communication skills

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

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. 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.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.