Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science · 2 months ago
Vice President, Finance & Administration (Full-Time)
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Administration who will oversee the museum’s financial strategy and operations. This role involves leading financial functions, collaborating with executive leadership, and providing strategic advice to the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure fiscal sustainability and alignment with the museum's mission.
Association
Responsibilities
Lead long-term financial planning and forecasting to support strategic initiatives
Collaborate with executive leadership to align budgets and resource allocation with institutional priorities
Advise the CEO and Board of Trustees on financial planning, sustainability, and performance metrics
Serve as a key partner to the Board, acting as staff liaison to committees related to finance, audit, and investments as they are established, and support the governance work of other committees as appropriate
Direct the preparation and management of annual budgets in coordination with department heads
Monitor and analyze financial performance against plans, providing regular updates and actionable insights to leadership
Oversee evaluation and enhancement of financial systems and reporting tools to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and integration across departments
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Oversee audits, tax filings, grant compliance, and other regulatory reporting
Oversee treasury, cash flow, banking and investment management, including reserves, endowments, and capital project funding
Identify financial risks and develop policies and procedures to mitigate them
Support contract review and negotiation to ensure alignment with the organizations’ obligations
Provide strategic leadership and mentorship across Finance, Sales, People & Culture, and Retail teams
Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the department
Present financial results and forecasts to the Board of Trustees and support strategic discussions and decisions with financial modeling and analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required
10+ years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience
Deep understanding of GAAP, FASB, nonprofit compliance, and financial controls
Proven track record of strategic financial leadership, especially in mission-driven organizations
Strong communication, leadership, and team development skills
Experience managing federal, state, and private grant funding
Background clearance
Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program
Preferred
A master's degree and/or CPA designation is strongly preferred
Nonprofit or museum experience preferred
CPA and/or public accounting background a plus
Familiarity with financial and accounting reporting systems and tools; experience with MIP/Abila, and Paylocity preferred
Company
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
In 1949, The Junior League of Miami's "Project Finding Committee" determined that Dade County's children needed a science museum.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Neil Kurlander
Senior Vice President, Administration, General Counsel & Secretary
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