Museum Finance Controller: Budgets, Systems & Compliance

Sacbar; Pasadena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Norton Simon Museum is seeking a dedicated Controller in Pasadena to oversee all accounting, financial information systems, and designated investment functions for the Museum and two foundations.

Reporting to the CFO, this full-time role requires extensive accounting experience, staff supervision, and proficiency with Excel, Sage Intacct, and File-Maker-Pro. On-site schedule with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel is a must, with experience in financial information systems upgrades and project management.
• Minimum of eight years experience in accounting or finance with staff supervision; nonprofit/museum experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in accounting, financial systems, and designated investment functions.
• Develop and ensure compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Oversee audits, liaison with staff, vendors, and financial institutions.
• Lead system upgrades and provide training to staff on new processes.
• Oversee annual budgets, monthly variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Skills

Excel

Staff supervision

Accounting/finance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

File-Maker-Pro

Job description

The Norton Simon Museum is seeking a dedicated Controller in Pasadena to oversee all accounting, financial information systems, and designated investment functions for the Museum and two foundations.

Reporting to the CFO, this full-time role requires extensive accounting experience, staff supervision, and proficiency with Excel, Sage Intacct, and File-Maker-Pro. On-site schedule with competitive benefits.