Strategic CFO for a Leading Art Museum

Santa Barbara Museum of Art; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Santa Barbara Museum of Art seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to steward the museum’s finances and operations in support of its mission to integrate art into people’s lives. The role partners with the Director/CEO, the Board, and the leadership team to shape budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, and investment decisions.

The CFO will guide financial strategy for capital campaigns, endowment management, and day-to-day fiscal management while strengthening internal controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten+ years of financial and accounting leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting/financial operations per GAAP and nonprofit standards.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, liquidity, and investments as approved by the board.
• Lead annual audit and ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and grant requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust financial planning, forecasting, and reporting systems.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to the CEO, Board, and leadership team.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

GAAP & nonprofit accounting

Financial analytics & reporting

Communication to non-financial leaders

Team leadership & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Job description

Santa Barbara Museum of Art seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to steward the museum’s finances and operations in support of its mission to integrate art into people’s lives. The role partners with the Director/CEO, the Board, and the leadership team to shape budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, and investment decisions.

The CFO will guide financial strategy for capital campaigns, endowment management, and day-to-day fiscal management while strengthening internal controls and