Controller - The Museum of Arts and Design : Job Details

Controller (Full-Time / Permanent) The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) seeks a Controller who will be a crucial part of our organization's financial operations, ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of our financial reporting. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Finance, your responsibilities will encompass leading the month-end closing process, producing comprehensive financial statements, managing grants and releases of temporary restricted funds, and recording receivables. We are seeking an experienced professional with a keen eye for detail to uphold financial integrity. The Museum of Arts and Design has a mission to explore how craftsmanship, art, and design intersect in the visual arts today. Through its exhibitions, programming, and collection, MAD promotes a view of the world unobstructed by traditional definitions of fine art. MAD provides an opportunity for employees to enrich and develop their love of art, craft and design while contributing their specific skills, expertise, and talents. COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE This is a full-time, exempt position with compensation between $115,000 - $125,000 per annum, depending upon experience. This is a 9:30am - 5:30pm, Monday through Friday onsite position. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Month-End Close Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial activities are completed and recorded accurately and on time Calculate and record endowment activity Reconcile and record admission and store sales Reconcile Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge Maintain organized work papers and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness Maintain, calculate, and record fixed asset schedule anage disbursements, monitor outstanding checks, and help to oversee cash flow to optimize financial resources Calculate, manage, and record accounts receivable Calculate monthly sales tax due Financial Reporting Produce monthly financial statements, including but not limited to the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities with budget comparisons, Cash Flow Statement, and comprehensive memos highlighting significant financial information Produce departmental breakdowns of budget vs actuals reports Grants Management Calculate, update, and record net asset roll forward schedule and temporary restricted fund releases aintain meticulous records of all grants and expenses and prepare grant expense reports and financial statements ensuring compliance with the requirements set forth by funders Compliance and Reporting Update financial data on relevant reporting agency websites, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required information Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Assist with compiling supporting documentation for the annual audit Leadership and Collaboration Collaborate with finance and other external departmental staff Supervise Assistant Controller, serving as back up as necessary Report to Deputy Director, Finance, serving as backup as necessary Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Proficiency in Financial Edge NXT and Raiser's Edge NXT. Experience with nonprofit organizational structure and accounting principles. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables. Strong understanding of financial reporting and audit support. Ability to manage Accounting and Finance professionals effectively. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team environment. Genuine interest in the organization's mission. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism. Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines. Ability to work independently while remaining a team player. Positive attitude and commitment to excellence. Benefits Subsidized medical health coverage. Dental, vision, life insurance and disability coverage. 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary match. 12 Paid holidays per year. Paid time off, including sick leave. Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax income for eligible health and dependent care expenses). Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for mass transit or parking expenses). Access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and collegial work environment. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role. MAD provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.