Restricted Funds & Compliance Manager

themuseumofscience; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Science, Boston is seeking a Manager of Restricted Funds & Compliance to oversee grants, gifts, endowments, contracts, and other restricted funding sources. You will lead day-to-day financial management, ensure donor and regulatory compliance, and work across departments to ensure proper stewardship.

Role partners with Finance, Advancement, and program teams to develop budgets, support funding proposals, and guide allowable spending and fund availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years nonprofit accounting experience.
• Experience with grants management and donor compliance.
• Advanced computer knowledge including Excel and Access.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of grants, gifts, endowments, contracts, and restricted funds.
• Monitor restricted fund activity for donor/sponsor compliance and policy alignment.
• Collaborate with advancement and program teams on budgets and funding proposals.
• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and audit schedules.
• Maintain processes and documentation to strengthen compliance and stewardship.
• Support month-end/year-end reporting and restricted fund planning and audits.

Skills

Non-profit accounting

Grants management

Donor compliance

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Access

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Museum of Science, Boston is seeking a Manager of Restricted Funds & Compliance to oversee grants, gifts, endowments, contracts, and other restricted funding sources. You will lead day-to-day financial management, ensure donor and regulatory compliance, and work across departments to ensure proper stewardship.

Role partners with Finance, Advancement, and program teams to develop budgets, support funding proposals, and guide allowable spending and fund availability.