Chief Financial Officer

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the museum's financial strategy and fiscal operations. This role partners with the President and Board to ensure long-term sustainability and responsible stewardship of resources.

The CFO will move beyond traditional accounting, guiding budgeting, forecasting, investments, and capital planning as a strategic business partner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
• 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, cash management, and risk management.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and present to non-financial audiences and a Board of Directors.
• Experience reviewing significant contracts and financial agreements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, liquidity, reserves, and overall financial sustainability.
• Prepare and present financial information to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as trusted financial advisor to President, leadership, and Board of Directors.
• Oversee contracts, leases, and major financial commitments; establish review/approval processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Board communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH)

Lead the Financial Future of the Museum

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is seeking an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the Museum's financial strategy and fiscal operations.

The CFO will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team and a trusted advisor to the President and Board of Directors. This position will provide the financial leadership needed to support the Museum's long-term sustainability, strategic growth, and responsible stewardship of its resources.

This is a hybrid opportunity for a financial leader who can move beyond traditional accounting and serve as a strategic business partner—helping the Museum make informed decisions around programs, contracts, capital investments, and long-term financial planning.

What You'll Do

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Partner with the President and senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, liquidity, reserves, and overall financial sustainability.
• Prepare and present clear, timely financial information to the senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the President senior leadership and Board of Directors.

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Partner with accounting operations and the preparation of accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit, accounting, tax, grant, and financial requirements.
• Review significant contracts, vendor agreements, leases, service agreements, and other major financial commitments.
• Establish appropriate financial review and approval processes for major agreements.

Treasury & Investments

• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, investments, and organizational reserves.
• Maintain effective relationships with banking, investment, insurance, and other financial partners.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong financial partnerships with leaders throughout the Museum.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic financial leader, excellent communicator, and collaborative business partner who is comfortable working and communicating with both detailed financial information and big-picture organizational strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, cash management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information, communicate financial results to non-financial audiences, present to a Board of Directors, and evaluate significant contracts and financial commitments.
• Experience reviewing significant contracts and financial agreements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or other advanced financial credential.
• Nonprofit financial leadership experience.
• Experience with museums, cultural organizations, education, or other mission-driven organizations.
• Experience with capital projects, grants, restricted funds, or endowments.
• Experience working directly with Finance and/or Audit Committees.

FWMSH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Employment – Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and qualifications based on organizational needs.