Strategic CFO for Growth & Capital Projects

Cmom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403B plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) seeks an entrepreneurial, visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy during a high-growth phase. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO leads governance, reporting, and strategic financial planning for a $300M capital project and scale to 361 Central Park West.

The role requires expertise in non-profit GAAP, endowment management, and capital campaigns, with strong collaboration across departments and the Board.

Qualifications

• Substantial CFO or senior financial leadership experience in a complex non-profit or cultural organization.
• Endowment management and capital projects expertise.
• Governance and board reporting experience with risk and capital matters.
• Experience scaling organizations during growth or capital transitions.
• CPA, MBA or equivalent advanced financial education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to CEO and leadership in building a scaled multi-site operation and doubled budget.
• Lead financial strategy, forecasting, and risk analysis with the Board and committees.
• Oversee $300M capital project and endowment stewardship to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Direct core accounting operations, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Evolve finance team and internal controls, promoting collaboration across departments.

Skills

CFO leadership

Non-profit GAAP

Governance & Board liaison

Capital project leadership

Endowment management

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) seeks an entrepreneurial, visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy during a high-growth phase. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO leads governance, reporting, and strategic financial planning for a $300M capital project and scale to 361 Central Park West.

The role requires expertise in non-profit GAAP, endowment management, and capital campaigns, with strong collaboration across departments and the Board.