Kansas City, Missouri
Director of Finance Job Opening in Kansas City, Missouri - Position Description: The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall financial management of the organization as well as overseeing the museum?s human resource systems, and general business operations.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finance:
Create and manage organization's approximately $2M budget in a collaborative effort involving Board, staff, and Executive Director.
Oversee external consultant to produce all financial reporting and reconciliation activities of the organization including all month-end and year-end close.
Main liaison with independent auditors to ensure a successful year-end audit.
Continuously review and share revenue, cash and expense results and projections with the ED, Board of Directors and staff and serve as the main contact for the Finance Committee of the Board.
Manage all banking relationships and develop and maintain GAAP-compliant financial policies, procedures, and operations.
Supervise accounting staff.
Human Resources:
Oversee all human resource functions including payroll, new employee on-boarding, compensation, benefits management, legal compliance and staff reviews.
Develop and recommend updates to human resource policies and strategy as needed in partnership with the Director Team and Board of Directors.
Serve as a role model and coach to help build a supportive and collaborative organizational culture.
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Oversee development and management of contracts, insurance and serve as the main liaison with our pro-bono legal team.
Serve as the main liaison with outsourced vendors.
Work closely with the ED to ensure that the museum is in full compliance with the operating agreement with the City.
Management Responsibilities:
Serve as a member of the senior management team (Director Team) and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Museum.
Manage the day-to-day office and business operations to assure quality in all aspects of administration, finance, and human resources.
Oversee the administration of the department, including work plans and evaluations, budgets and personnel-related issues.
Guide department with an emphasis on team-building and a creative, collaborative approach.
Qualifications:
A/B.S. in business, accounting, finance or similar field required (MBA preferred). Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
Minimum of 5-7 years experience in positions of increasing responsibility in non-profit finance, accounting, human resources, and
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and management skills. Must be a positive and strong role model and coach and have a collaborative, team-oriented work style.
Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills ? must have a positive, creative approach to both.
Demonstrated ability to create complex organizational budgets and general accounting experience including month-end/year-end close and overseeing annual audit required.
Experience with QuickBooks Software is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Experience managing external vendors preferred.
Application Process
Send the following items in email with a subject line beginning with this exact phrase: Director of Finance followed by your FIRST and LAST NAME . Additionally please attach a cover letter that addresses this job description, a detailed resume, and (3) two-three references with phone #s and emails. Email submissions that do not follow these instructions may not be reviewed. Interviews will be on an on-going basis until filled.
The American Jazz Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Job Type: Full-time
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