Finance Director, Federal & Trust Budgets

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Insurance

Leave (vacation, sick)

Life Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance

Retirement Program

Job summary

Smithsonian Institution is seeking a senior financial leader to supervise a team responsible for the annual federal budget of over $30M and a trust budget exceeding $13M. The role emphasizes long-range planning, budgeting, and coordination across three museum sites and outreach programs.

The position requires directing financial programs, preparing multi-year budget submissions, and serving as a key liaison with the Office of the Treasurer on debt and capital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a financial unit or team.
• Ability to prepare submissions for multi-year federal budgets.
• Experience with compliance, reconciliation, and stewardship of trust accounts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and oversee staff handling annual federal and trust budgets.
• Direct financial programs with long-range planning for three sites and outreach.
• Plan financial management studies and develop options for senior management.
• Prepare submissions for annual and multi-year budgets for the Museum.
• Liaise with the SI Office of the Treasurer on debt repayment and projects.

Skills

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Budget planning

Financial governance

Senior management liaison

Education

No substitution for education

Job description

Smithsonian Institution is seeking a senior financial leader to supervise a team responsible for the annual federal budget of over $30M and a trust budget exceeding $13M. The role emphasizes long-range planning, budgeting, and coordination across three museum sites and outreach programs.

The position requires directing financial programs, preparing multi-year budget submissions, and serving as a key liaison with the Office of the Treasurer on debt and capital initiatives.