Director of Finance - HigherEdJobs

Institution:	American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Location:	Cambridge, MA
Category:	Executive - Other Executive Admin - Business and Financial Services
Posted:	05/16/2012
Type:	Full Time
Notes:	marked as a Priority

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a 230-year-old learned society headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance who will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer on all matters related to the financial well-being of the Academy.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the preparation and completion of monthly reconciliations (including all balance sheet accounts), general ledger close and financial reporting.
  
• Manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll process.
  
• Monitor accounting policies and practices; review, monitor and maintain high standards for internal controls within the Finance Office and throughout the Academy.
  
• Manage long-term investments, spending rule calculation and all endowment reporting.
  
• Administer the budgeting and financial reporting for all grants and contracts; ensure that expenses and spending are being tracked and that required reporting deadlines are met.
  
• Significant involvement with program officers and related staff regarding budgeting and spending of grant resources.
  
• Work with Development staff to accurately plan, account for and track giving. Coordinate and lead the annual audit process. Manage the relationship with auditors and ensure that recommendations from auditors are assessed and implemented in a timely manner.
  
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and projection process; monitor progress and changes and keep management abreast of the Academy's financial status.
  
• Compile financial data and reports for different Academy committees including Budget, Investment and Audit.
  
• Analyze all contracts and spending; develop a consistent process for the bidding and selection of vendors to obtain potential savings without sacrificing service.
  
• Supervise the accounting manager.
  
• Financial review of "for profit' subsidiary including management of inventory and operating expenses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in accounting or management required. CPA desirable.
  
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible financial and accounting experience.
  
• Strong technical background, solid knowledge of accounting and financial principles in a non-profit and/or higher education setting.
  
• Grant management experience required.
  
• MIP and expert level Excel spreadsheet required.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management team.
  
• Experience overseeing information technology.

Postal Address:	American Academy of Arts & Sciences 136 Irving Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone:	617-576-5000
Fax:	617-576-5050
Online App. Form:	http://www.amacad.org
Email Address:	staffing@amacad.org

The American Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

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