Strategic CFO for Cultural Institution

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Essex Museum seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic, operational, and fiduciary leadership for PEM's financial, investment, and IT functions. The CFO reports to the COO and serves on the Executive Team, guiding financial strategy, risk management, and organizational performance.

The role oversees budgeting, FP&A, accounting, endowment operations, contracts, and cybersecurity governance, with responsibility for IT and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nonprofit financial management, endowment operations, and compliance.
• Strong ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse stakeholders, including boards and leadership.
• Experience overseeing large endowments, investment-related operations, and multi-entity structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for PEM's financial management, sustainability, liquidity, and governance.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Lead endowment oversight, investment operations, cash management, and liquidity planning.

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Endowment management

Investment oversight

FP&A

Internal controls

Strategic partnerships

Board communications

Cybersecurity governance

Technology leadership

Executive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics

Audit software

Job description

Peabody Essex Museum seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic, operational, and fiduciary leadership for PEM's financial, investment, and IT functions. The CFO reports to the COO and serves on the Executive Team, guiding financial strategy, risk management, and organizational performance.

The role oversees budgeting, FP&A, accounting, endowment operations, contracts, and cybersecurity governance, with responsibility for IT and enterprise-wide initiatives.