Strategic CAO: Finance, Operations & Governance

John Michael Kohler Arts Center; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, anchored in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, seeks a Chief Administrative Officer to lead strategic financial and operational initiatives for a nationally recognized arts institution. The CAO will direct budgeting, forecasting, audits, IT and HR, and engage with senior leadership and the board to advance the organization’s mission.

This hands-on leader will oversee multiple departments, coordinate annual tax filings, and manage external relationships with banks,

Qualifications

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets the strategic direction for all financial functions, including multi-year planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling.
• Reviews and presents reports summarizing financial position, business activity, and projections; liaison to the Board Finance Committee.
• Approves financial and personnel budgets with the Executive and Deputy Directors for presentation to the Finance Committee and Board.
• Oversees financial compliance for grants and restricted funds in coordination with Development staff.
• Manages the consolidated annual audit for JMKAC, Creation and Preservation Partners (CAPP), and CASP; coordinates annual tax filings.
• Oversees accounting operations for CAPP and CASP in addition to JMKAC's core financial functions.
• Oversees IT, HR, and digital collections leadership; ensures alignment with institutional priorities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Board liaison

Forecasting

Accounting proficiency

HR oversight

IT oversight

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center, anchored in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, seeks a Chief Administrative Officer to lead strategic financial and operational initiatives for a nationally recognized arts institution. The CAO will direct budgeting, forecasting, audits, IT and HR, and engage with senior leadership and the board to advance the organization’s mission.

This hands-on leader will oversee multiple departments, coordinate annual tax filings, and manage external relationships with banks,