Controller

THE MUSEUM
Founded in 1929 Mystic Seaport Museum is the nations preeminent maritime museum and its mission is to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience. The Museum is unwavering in its commitment to present Americas maritime history culture and artifacts which underlie their unique national character and inform how the economic foundation of this great country was created. The vision for the Museum is to redefine the interchange of maritime heritage and contemporary culture.

Mystic Seaport Museums assets include a 30acre campus along the Mystic River a stateoftheart Collections and Research Center four National Historic Landmark vessels including the Charles W. Morgan built in 1841 the last surviving wooden whaling ship from the great days of sail; the H.B. duPont Preservation Shipyard; the worlds largest collection of watercraft and maritime photographs; an authentically recreated 19th century coastal village; and the Nations most extensive (nonNaval) maritime library. Mystic Seaport Museum also offers visitors educational programs for all ages ranging from summer day camp and sailing lessons to unique higher education programs including the WilliamsMystic Maritime Studies Program in a longstanding partnership with Williams College. The Museum has multiple distinct and diverse lines of business including retail gift shops restaurants catering and other food venues intellectual property development and marketing a sail training vessel as well as numerous membership programs.

THE WORKPLACE
Working at Mystic Seaport Museum offers a unique opportunity to be part of the nations leading maritime museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating Americas rich seafaring heritage. Employees enjoy a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. The museum provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare dental and vision plans; retirement planning with employer contributions; generous paid time off; and professional development opportunities.

Situated in the picturesque town of Mystic Connecticut the museums scenic waterfront location enhances the work experience offering a lowstress atmosphere where staff members often highlight the beautiful surroundings and supportive colleagues. Whether youre passionate about history education or maritime culture Mystic Seaport Museum is a place where your work contributes to meaningful storytelling and community engagement.

The Controller is a senior museum position responsible for oversight over the daytoday accounting operations the monthly close process financial statement preparation internal controls and audits. The Controller will supervise an Accounting Team of four.

Essential Functions:

• Timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP
• Establish improve and maintain a comprehensive set of internal controls policies and procedures
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial statements including statements of financial position statements of activities and statements of cash flows
• Responsible for preparation for the annual audit the 990 and other filings. Liaison with external auditors throughout the year
• Review and analyze operating performance including conducting monthly budget versus actual reporting and variance analyses
• Maintain fixed asset schedules lease schedules net assets schedules and financial files and records
• Assist in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets
• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local financial regulations
• Supervise mentor and develop accounting staff fostering a collaborative and highperformance team culture
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting CPA preferred
• Seven years of accounting management experience in a complex organization with a budget of $20mm or more
• Notforprofit and complex restricted fund/grant accounting experience preferred
• Sage Intacct and Tessitura experience preferred but not required
• Meticulous attention to detail ability to prioritize and high ethical standards
• Excellent critical thinking skills strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly are musts
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive team environment