Chief Financial Officer

Discovery Childrens Museum; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan + 3% Match

13 paid holidays

25 days vacation per year

Free museum Inventor Level membership

Premium Life Insurance and other cover

Job summary

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum in Las Vegas seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance and Accounting Department, ensure GAAP compliance, manage risk, and oversee internal controls.

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will guide budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial reporting, while mentoring a finance team and collaborating with departments across the organization to advance the museum's mission and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent experience.
• CPA certification highly desirable.
• C-Suite level financial leadership experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure sound fiscal management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Coordinate annual audit process with external auditors.
• Develop and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with laws and GAAP.
• Partner with HR on payroll and benefits programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Paycom

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Las Vegas, NV 89106, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year, Job Category: Accounting, Chief Financial Officer

Annual Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

The mission of DISCOVERY Children’s Museum

The mission of DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is to foster a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment where all are invited to engage in playful and educational experiences that ignite a lifelong love of learning.

The Museum offers visitors extraordinary learning experiences and enhanced school, public and extended programs and is a family-oriented and energetic educational destination.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides direct leadership and oversight of the Finance and Accounting Department. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the Museum complies with all GAAP, Federal, State and Local financial laws and regulations. The role also executes tactical plans to safeguard Museum assets, oversee risk management, create internal controls, financial condition and audited reports. The CFO will aid the VP of Human Resources in oversight of payroll and employee benefits programs.

Supervisor/Manager: CEO

Direct Reports: Controller, AP and AR Accounting Clerk

Position Description

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will lead all financial operations. The CFO will be a deeply committed, seasoned and broadly experienced financial leader with a mission-focused, strategic and process-minded approach. The CFO must be a collaborative leader who is able to help others deliver measurable, effective results that ensure our vision remains a reality into the future. The CFO will have direct experience in leading a team of financial and accounting professionals in a complex, multi-business line environment. The successful CFO will bring the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of our team brings to our shared mission. It is also essential that they are capable of mentoring others and encouraging the creative spark that drives DISCOVERY’s mission.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership of the Finance and Accounting Department
  • Responsible for providing financial leadership to ensure sound fiscal management of the organization, including advice and information to senior leadership and the Board of Directors to achieve the goals and objectives for success.
  • Provide business strategy and support to the CEO and the senior leadership team and assist department managers in the development, implementation and monitoring of the operation of the organization.
  • Develop and report metrics necessary for the senior leadership team to monitor and achieve the strategic goals of the organization.
  • Identify industry trends and new business opportunities that align with and support the Museum’s strategic plan.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, Federal, State and Local financial laws and regulations.
  • Responsible for annual budgeting, forecasting and cash flow for the organization.
  • Coordinate annual audit process with external auditors.
  • Monitor the financial assets and liabilities of the organization.
  • Aid VP of Human Resources in oversight of payroll and employee benefits programs and provide recommendations for enhancements.
  • Ensure bank deposits are timely and verify accuracy. Report discrepancies to the appropriate manager.
  • Manage monthly close and financial reporting, including monthly general ledger entries.
  • Responsible for reconciling the balance sheet analysis.
  • Oversee accounting records for donor-restricted and unrestricted gifts and grants.
  • Maintain historical accounting records.
  • Manage the control environment to ensure it encompasses regulatory compliance and adherence to accounting, conflict of interest, asset protection, cash handling and other policies appropriate for non-profit operations. Identify weaknesses in internal controls and suggest strategies for improvement.
  • Oversee annual insurance renewal.
  • Meet with Board and Finance & Audit Committee Chair regularly to review and manage the budget, investment portfolio, and other financial affairs of the Museum.
  • Assist with review of agreements and contracts.
  • Provide financial models and analytics to evaluate and assess opportunities as needed.
  • Serve as the Museum’s primary point of contact on all aspects of the accounting and support services operations.
  • Maintain accounting software and train support staff.
• Financial Reporting
  • Serve as a liaison to the Board Finance & Audit Committee and prepare reports for the Committees, senior team and managers.
  • Oversee investment account transactions as necessary.
  • Communicate potential bad debt on a timely basis.
• Professionalism and Integrity
  • Adhere to the strictest ethical principles in all business dealings.
  • Establish and adjust priorities to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employees, constituents, prospects, vendor/supplier and other corporate records.
  • Stay current in laws and regulations related to standard accounting principles and practices as they apply to nonprofit organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Minimum eight years of senior-level finance and/or accounting work experience.
• CPA highly desired.
• C-Suite level financial leadership expertise preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and payroll software, preferably Oracle NetSuite and Paycom.
• Strong organizational skills, planning skills, and initiative.
• Must possess demonstrated ability:
  • Exercise good judgment and be self-directed.
  • Handle a fast-paced environment with distractions in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Manage multiple projects to a successful conclusion.
  • Define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts considering multiple variables and draw valid conclusions.
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with staff members, board members, and the general public.
  • Work a flexible schedule, which may include assignments outside of established office hours, such as weekends and/or holidays.
  • Work independently as required.
  • Ability to collaborate with other departments across the organization.
• Physical activities required include visual acuity and hearing, clear communication of the English language, light and heavy lifting, typing, sitting, bending, walking and standing.

Benefits

• DISCOVERY pays 100% of the premium for Employee Basic Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, Long-and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Additional optional benefits include Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Child and Spouse Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan + 3% Match
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous vacation time - 25 days per year
• Free museum Inventor Level membership
• Accrued sick time

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.