Strategic Finance Director for a Leading Nonprofit Museum

El Museo del Barrio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision insurance

CIRS 401(k)

TransitChek/MetroCard

Job summary

El Museo del Barrio in New York seeks a Director of Finance to safeguard the museum’s financial health, oversee budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting, and provide leadership to inform board decisions.

The Director leads annual budgeting and financial planning, monitors performance against the approved budget, and ensures compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulations while coordinating with auditors and department heads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
• Extensive nonprofit accounting experience and familiarity with grant reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls for a museum context.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data for leadership and board.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with department heads.
• Maintain internal controls, compliance with nonprofit regulations, and grant requirements.
• Coordinate annual external audit and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and liquidity; manage treasury activities.
• Present financial results and analyses to Executive Director and Finance Committee.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Nonprofit accounting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred

Job description

El Museo del Barrio in New York seeks a Director of Finance to safeguard the museum’s financial health, oversee budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting, and provide leadership to inform board decisions.

The Director leads annual budgeting and financial planning, monitors performance against the approved budget, and ensures compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulations while coordinating with auditors and department heads.