Executive Finance & Operations Director

Wake Forest University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Finance & Administration at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, affiliated with Wake Forest University, leads facilities, security, accounting, and tax functions. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, month-end closes, and compliance, coordinating with University Financial Services for consolidation and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or business with 5–8 years' related experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Workday and fund accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting or business with five to eight years of directly related experience.
• Leadership skills that promote integrity, effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Knowledge of automated financial reporting systems and Workday.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor policies for the Museum aligned with the University.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, income and restricted funds.
• Coordinate year-end audit and prepare schedules with University Financial Services.
• Prepare financial statements and donor reporting in coordination with the Grants Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Workday proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or business

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Director of Finance & Administration at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, affiliated with Wake Forest University, leads facilities, security, accounting, and tax functions. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, month-end closes, and compliance, coordinating with University Financial Services for consolidation and reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or business with 5–8 years' related experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Workday and fund accounting.