Controller responsible for finance operations and reporting at Museum of Science. Managing accounting staff and ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
Deliver timely reports and analyses on financial position, cash flow, revenues, admissions and other financial information.
Prepare monthly financial reports for the Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration.
Supervise the Accounting Manager and finance staff responsible for AP, AR, and cash handling.
Coordinate with Tessitura/CRM team to ensure accurate revenue reporting and reconciliation.
Review monthly general ledger reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data reporting.
Work with department heads in preparing annual proposed budgets and consolidate into the master budget.
Serve as lead liaison for external auditors and tax preparers.
Ensure accurate recording of revenue, expenditures, and balance sheet activity.
Manage all aspects of grant financial management, including budgets, receivables, expenditures, and reports.
Collaborate with the Advancement Department to ensure accuracy of all donation recording and reporting.
Coordinate with the Retail Department to ensure all retail transactions are accurately captured and reconciled.
Monitor cash and prepare weekly cash flow projections for review by the Senior Vice President.
Lead the month-end close process and ensure reconciliations are complete.
Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Ensure payroll allocations are accurate and updated in coordination with People & Culture.
Prepare annual federal indirect rate negotiation paperwork with the cognizant grant agency.
Maintain business registrations, including SAM.gov, SunBiz, and charitable registration compliance.
Prepare annual tangible tax returns and respond to U.S. Census Bureau requests.
Create and maintain the accounting policies and procedures manual.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in accounting required.
CPA required.
7-10 years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
Strong technical expertise in GAAP and nonprofit compliance.
Experience supervising accounting staff and managing audits.
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