Comptroller

The Comptroller plays a crucial leadership role in the museums financial management and oversight. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records ensuring regulatory compliance and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organizations missions and goals. The Comptroller is a full-time exempt position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and supervises two direct reports.

Functions may include but are not limited to:

Financial Management

Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the museum

Develop and implement financial policies and procedures that strengthen internal controls improve operational efficiency and ensure accuracy.

Manage budgeting processes working closely with department heads to develop and monitor budgets

Accounting and Reporting

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage Intacct and Tessitura

Prepare and analyze financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements

Generate regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders providing insights into the organizations financial health

Complete monthly Morgan Stanley investment bank reconciliation.

Compliance and Audit

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards tax regulations and reporting requirements

Coordinate and facilitate external audits working with auditors to provide necessary documentation and address any audit findings

Financial Planning and Strategy

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop long-term financial strategies aligned with the organizations mission and goals

Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making processes

Team Management

Supervise and mentor finance staff fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

Conduct regular performance evaluations and professional development opportunities for finance team members

Relationship-Building

Build and maintain strong relationships with banks donors auditors and other key stakeholders

Other duties as assigned.

This position requires a bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field with track record of success in a senior finance role demonstrating effective nonprofit financial management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills/experience:

Comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles financial reporting and compliance requirements

Excellent analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills

Proficiency in financial software Sage Intacct Tessitura and Microsoft Office highly desirable

Excellent leadership and team management abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team and lead financial initiatives

Commitment to the organizations mission and values

High ethical standards and integrity

If much of this job description describes you then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role even if you dont meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely for an applicant to meet 100% of the qualifications for a given role and that every candidate brings unique experience and qualifications to a role. We are excited to meet you!

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $128.000 to $150.000 annually commensurate with experience plus a benefits package.

How to Apply

Please apply through NMWAs online job application portal. To request accommodations in the application or hiring process please notify NMWAs Human Resources department at .

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Successful candidates will be subject to reference and background checks. To comply with tax and legal obligations all candidates must reside in Washington D.C. Maryland or Virginia. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship by NMWA.