Director of Finance
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff position
Department: Administration/Finance
Reports to: Director & CEO
Reporting to the Director & CEO of Shelburne Museum, the Director of Finance manages an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million and directly oversees the museum’s financial and risk management operations of the Museum, to include the development of a financial strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve organization assets and report accurate financial results.
Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as the Museum’s senior financial leader, partnering with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and Department Directors to develop and execute financial strategies that support organizational mission, operational priorities, and long-term sustainability.
- Work closely with the Museum Director to establish clear financial objectives and provide strategic financial guidance on organizational priorities.
- Advise leadership on financial performance, risk, and the financial implications of strategic initiatives and new business models.
- Lead all aspects of financial management including accounting, finance, FP&A, treasury, investments, payroll, fixed assets, and contract oversight.
- Direct annual budgeting, multi-year financial planning, and long-term forecasting (including departmental, capital, and strategic initiatives), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and monitoring performance across all departments.
- Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis, including monthly financial statements, KPIs, variance analysis, and management reporting to support informed decision-making.
- Manage organizational liquidity, including cash flow forecasting, working capital, and treasury operations, as well as oversight of endowment investments and performance against policy objectives.
- Lead audit, tax, and compliance functions, including coordination of the annual independent audit, preparation of tax filings, adherence to GAAP and Uniform Guidance, and maintenance of strong internal controls and financial policies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and grant requirements by working closely with the Development Department to monitor grants, restricted funding, and adherence to grant guidelines.
- Oversee financial risk management, including contract review, insurance programs, and mitigation of financial and operational risks.
- Serve as primary liaison to Board committees (including Audit and other assigned committees), providing regular reporting on financial performance, risk, and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as executive owner of the ERP financial system (Abila MIP Fund Accounting) and financial planning tools, ensuring system integrity and effective reporting capabilities.
- Oversee preparation of long-term balance sheet planning, including multi-year projections and financial sustainability modeling.
- Collaborate with Human Resources on benefits administration, including vendor selection, 401(k) reporting, nondiscrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings.
- Oversee and support revenue-generating operations including the Museum Store, Visitor Services, Facility Rentals, and Café, ensuring financial oversight and alignment with budget expectations.
- Provide direct supervision and guidance to Finance Department staff, including an Accountant and Accounting Clerk.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Accountant, Accounting Clerk, & Visitor Services & Store Manager
Education and Experience:
- Seven to ten years of Non-Profit Accounting experience
- BS in accounting or related field
- CPA, CMA or MBA strongly preferred
- Supervisory experience required
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Background in non-profit accounting
- Strong analytical capabilities including financial planning, forecasting and data analysis
- A strategic team-oriented player with sound technical skills, analytical ability and strong operational focus
- Strong cultural competence and appreciation for working with diverse teams
- Experience in leading the financial aspects of an eight-figure capital campaign and large building project preferred
- Strong communication, influencing and listening skills both written and spoken
- Well versed in retirement benefit planning, investments, general liability insurance and knowledge of group insurance benefits a plus
- Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with all departments
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office suite
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Must be available to travel to Board meetings and participate in some weekend and/or evening activities
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand for extended periods and work at a computer for long durations
- Comfortable walking up and down stairs multiple times daily
- Able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Able to actively participate in physical aspects of event setup and breakdown
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 5pm
- Weekend availability as needed
- In person, on site, in Shelburne, VT
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.
- Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
- Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
- Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.
Terms: The Director of Finance is a full-time, benefits eligible, salaried, exempt, employment-at-will position.
To apply:Please email our Human Resources department at [email protected] and provide a Cover Letter and Resume (PDF format preferred). For more information, visit our careers page: https://shelburnemuseum.org/about/employment/. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check.
Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
