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The Director of Finance at the Museum of the Rockies ( MOR ) is responsible for providing leadership and direction for financial management, information technology and human resources for the MSU department Museum of the Rockies, and for managing the finances and investments of Museum of the Rockies, Inc., the 501©(3) that provides the majority of funding for the the museum. This position will build and sustain the capacity of the Finance Department and provide stewardship through the establishment, monitoring and improvement of accounting, investment, IT and HR systems and procedures. MOR has an annual operating budget of $5.3 million allocated over 20 departments, and the Museum of the Rockies, Inc. has net assets in excess of $18 million.

The position reports to MOR’s Executive Director, serves in the senior management team, and coordinates with other museum program directors to ensure smooth flow of information and resources to help the organization over all. The Director of Finance staffs MOR , Inc.’s Finance Committee and works closely with board members.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for planning, implementing and managing the accounting, investment, IT and HR functions at MOR under the direction of the museum’s Executive Director. Time allocation for these responsibilities are roughly 50% financial management, 20% human resources management, 20% risk and information technology management, and 10% special projects.

This position staffs the Finance Committee of Museum of the Rockies, Inc. for its finance and investment needs and is the primary point of contact with MSU financial, IT and HR departments. The position supervises the museum Accountant and provides oversight for other staff working in finance related areas, and assists the museum staff with budgeting, HR and IT needs.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master’s of Accounting or Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience as a finance director, or similar role, for a non-profit or governmental organization with specific responsibilities for administration and management of accounting functions and staff.

Demonstrated experience in financial management with responsibilities for the development, monitoring and reporting on the financial status of the organization and its various strategic and programmatic initiatives.

Experience in developing and monitoring annual budgets for a non-profit or governmental organization with an annual budget exceeding $4.5 million.

Demonstrated experience using information technology in an office setting including experience coordinating and supervising external IT vendors and contractors.

Experience with human resources policies and procedures including direct supervision of staff.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Certified Public Accountant certification.

Knowledge of federal and state legislation affecting nonprofits, including IRS regulations, and fund accounting and nonprofit GAAP .

Advanced proficiency with computerized financial systems, preferably with fund accounting systems, and experience with implementing this kind of system.

Experience staffing a non-profit Board of Trustees.

Familiarity with Montana State University’s Banner system.

The Successful Candidate Will

Be able to represent MOR in a positive manner to outside groups and constituents including MSU departments.
Have strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Provide leadership to a team and to work in a team environment.
Possess excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Have the ability to explain procedures and policies so that others can understand.
Be committed to excellence and ethical standards in his/her specific areas of responsibility, and show a desire to advance the mission of the Museum of the Rockies.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?

Yes