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Controller - Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Posted on 8/15/24
Reports To: CFO/COO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approved Date: 08/01/2024
The salary range for this role is $86,000-$90,000.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AFFIRMATION STATEMENT
The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is affirming of all identities and embraces differences in race, nationality, language, age, culture, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and cognitive ability, religion, marital status, and socio-economic status, and expects our staff members to embrace this affirmation. In order to best serve our community, bilingual and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB SUMMARY
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will support presentations to the Board of Directors Finance Committee and work closely with the Executive leadership team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipts.
- Manage the month-end close process of accounting records and ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reports.
- Review and analyze financial statements regularly.
- Establish and review internal controls to safeguard the Museum’s assets.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards, IRS regulations and other regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate audit activities with third party firms and generate accurate financial reports.
- Collaborate with organizational leaders during the annual budgetary process.
- Manage bank relationships.
- Participate in museum strategic planning initiatives.
- Assist in evaluation and modeling new business opportunities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Finance Committee and the Board Treasurer.
- Present financial information to the Board of Directors.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Dotted line responsibilities for Operations Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required, master’s degree in business administration (MBA) OR hold a certified public accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience with a non-profit organization or museum
- Experience with financial management, budgeting, and financial reporting is required.
- Familiarity with not-for-profit GAAP, IRS regulations, and other financial standards is crucial.
- Exposure to strategic planning and evaluating new business opportunities is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting specific to museums.
- Ability to analyze financial data, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools.
- Familiarity with nonprofit structures, board relations, and legal requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively with board members and committees.
- Ability to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and assist with financial grant reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time, talk and hear and use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lift up to 15 pounds.
- Use close vision and ability to focus on computer screens and documents; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Challenging work demands including heavy workload/work quantity or quality demands, time demands, conflicting/multiple deadlines or tasks, infrequent rest breaks, long or unpredictable work hours, shiftwork.
- Challenging situations including dealing with employees and guests in an environment that is continuously changing.
- Our culture and mission is centered around “play” and the work environment is considered to be playful, rewarding, positive and fun.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Available Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, flexibility for occasional weekend and on call support.
- Hours and days to be determined by the business needs of the organization and are subject to change.
- Occasional travel as needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This position description is intended to describe the essential functions of and requirements for the successful performance of this position. It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements of this position, nor is it intended to limit the authority of any manager to assign and direct the activities of employees under his or her direction. This job description may be modified at the sole discretion of the CEO or COO.
The Michigan Museums Association is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. 
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