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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Museum of Discovery and Science • Full-time • Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States • $140k / year • 3m ago

SUMMARY: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic partner to the President & CEO and

senior leadership, providing financial stewardship and operational oversight in support of the Museum’s

mission. The CFO leads all financial, human resources, and administrative functions, ensuring strong

internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective resource allocation to sustain and grow the

Museum’s programs, exhibitions, and community impact.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. At least 6 years of

professional experience at a responsible leadership level in accounting and fiscal management, with

supervisory experience. CPA designation is helpful. Advanced computer literacy and experience in a

variety of software applications including MS Office. Excellent communication skills.

Wage starts at $140K/Yr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide executive leadership and oversight of all financial operations, including general
accounting, restricted and unrestricted funds, grant compliance, and capital project accounting,

ensuring alignment with nonprofit and museum industry standards.

2. Lead and manage Human Resources functions, including employee relations, compensation and
benefits administration, and compliance with applicable employment laws and nonprofit best

practices.

3. Oversee organizational risk management, including insurance programs, and manage key vendor
relationships, including IT services, to support secure and efficient operations.

4. Prepare and present timely, accurate financial statements and management reports; develop
cash flow projections to support payroll, exhibitions, capital improvements, and special events.

5. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including preparation
and oversight of financial reports and budgets for grants, contributions, and government funding

sources.

6. Develop, implement, and continuously enhance financial systems, internal controls, and policies
to safeguard assets, ensure donor intent compliance, and improve operational effectiveness.

7. Collaborate with legal counsel to review and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements,
exhibition contracts, and partnership arrangements.

8. Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department leaders; monitor financial
performance, analyze variances, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

9. Oversee the annual independent audits including the 401(k) and IRS Forms 990 preparation,
ensuring transparency and adherence to nonprofit regulatory standards.

10. Serve as primary liaison to the Community Foundation of Broward, ensuring proper stewardship
and reporting of the Museum’s investment portfolio and endowment funds.

11. Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees; support governance
activities, prepare financial materials, and coordinate closely with the Board Treasurer.

12. Oversee treasury operations, including cash management, liquidity planning, and maintaining
strong banking relationships.

13. Support organizational strategy by aligning financial planning with long-term sustainability,
growth initiatives, and the Museum’s mission.

14. Perform additional duties and participate in strategic initiatives as assigned by the President &
CEO.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
2. Excellent customer service skills.
3. Time Management.
4. Ability to work with little or no supervision.
5. Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
6. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
8. Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions.
9. Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and leadership skills.
10. Collaboration Skills.
11. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
12. Flexibility.
13. Technical Capacity Desired.
14. Stress Management/Composure.
15. Project Management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position directly supervises the Controller and the Senior Director of Human Resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office

equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a fast-paced, non-formal educational museum setting. Must be able to perform

the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: climbing stairs, standing, walking,

handling, reaching horizontally, grasping firmly, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the

waist, pushing buttons, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and pushing.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work will be Monday – Friday to fulfill job
duties. Some nights and weekends as needed for opening weekend events, facility rentals, and

special events.

TRAVEL:

There may be multiple-day travel to attend conferences. There will be occasional local day travel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field. At least 6 years’ professional experience at a
responsible leadership level in accounting and fiscal management, with supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced computer literacy in a variety of applications including MS Office.