Controller - Boston, United States - Museum of Fine Arts

Description

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About MFA Boston:
As one of the world's renowned art museums, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) boasts a collection that spans nearly all cultures and time periods. The original MFA opened its doors to the public in July of 1876 with 5,600 works of art.

Today, the MFA is recognized for the quality and scope of its collection, exhibited in more than 140 galleries, which includes Art of the Americas; Art of Europe; Contemporary Art; Art of Asia; Art of Africa and Oceania; Art of the Ancient World; Prints and Drawings; Photography; Fashion, Textiles, and Jewelry; and Musical Instruments.

Today, in addition to this collection that now encompasses nearly 500,000 works of art, the MFA is a lively social destination that offers concerts, films, and lectures while also serving as an important community and learning resource for schools, families, and visitors near and far.

In recent years, the MFA has welcomed more than 1.2 million visitors each year, and in FY 2019 the museum saw more than 1.3 million visitors, a level of attendance not seen at the MFA since 1999.

The MFA's mission is to collect and preserve its collections thoughtfully and share the works of art in the Museum with Boston and beyond while creating and providing engaging and memorable experiences.

While the Museum is deeply rooted in the Boston community, it is an international institution with programming and research partnerships throughout the world.

This is all possible through the efforts and dedication of the MFA's talented staff, volunteers, donors, members, and community partners.

The MFA culture is built on collaboration, generosity, trust, and service.

The MFA's most recent strategic plan, MFA2020, has served as a catalyst for undertaking a broad range of projects through a strong spirit of collaboration.

Initiatives are designed to deepen the MFA's connection to its current audience while expanding and engaging with new and diverse communities to make it a more inclusive museum where everyone feels they belong.

Many projects mark new opportunities for the Museum while others are expansions of successful programs.

All are designed to actively cultivate conversation, engagement, connection, and understanding through art, both externally for visitors as well as internally for staff.

The Opportunity:

MFA Boston is currently searching for a dynamic and purpose-driven accounting professional to help us grow strategically and operationally.

Reporting to the CFO and serving as Chief Accounting Officer, the Controller is an integral member of the Financial leadership team.

In collaboration with the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for the development of the MFA 's financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization's strategic goals.

In addition to the strategic components, the Controller will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated accounting systems and policies & procedures both in the financial and general operational realms.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader with accounting experience, and a proven track record of creative problem-solving and management to join in a mission-driven organization.

While the emphasis of this role is finance, it includes responsibilities for managing a diverse staff and requires an individual who is both strategic, tactical and inspirational.

The
Controller is responsible for developing, leading, and coordinating the day-to-day financial operations within the Museum, including the fiscal close processes and the annual financial auditing process.

Responsibilities also include the training and managing of staff, as well as acting as a financial resource for persons and/or departments performing related functions over all internal and external financial activities of the Museum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operational and financial reporting functions including preparation of books and journals of original entry; account analysis including reconciliation of accounts. Prepare all internal and external financial reports and analysis in a timely and accurate manner; maintain and oversee the data processing system; monitor control policies and procedures for financial and related operating functions, while also providing recommendations for improvements.
• Consult and provide support necessary to the Chief Financial Officer and other Museum senior management in the development and monitoring of overall Museum financial and accounting policy. Attend meetings, create, and make financial presentations before any and all Museum Board and committees. Participate in Leadership Team and Department Heads discussions, Board, Budget & Finance, and Audit Committees as appropriate.
• Plan and direct the completion of the annual external audit working with external auditors and division heads.
• Direct