Strategic Finance Controller - Nonprofit Museum

Musical Instrument Museum company; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) seeks a Controller to lead the finance team, overseeing accounting records, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role ensures timely financial statements and adherence to accounting principles and procedures.

The Controller will supervise staff, manage the annual budget, analyze variances, and collaborate with leadership. Candidates should have nonprofit accounting experience, strong communication, and ethical handling of confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of nonprofit experience or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication; customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Manage budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for leadership and board.
• Oversee payroll processing and related reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements and audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Payroll processing

General ledger

Supervisory skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Blackbaud NXT

Job description

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) seeks a Controller to lead the finance team, overseeing accounting records, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role ensures timely financial statements and adherence to accounting principles and procedures.

The Controller will supervise staff, manage the annual budget, analyze variances, and collaborate with leadership. Candidates should have nonprofit accounting experience, strong communication, and ethical handling of confidential information.