Field Museum
Chief Financial Officer
Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Our Mission:
Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
Position Overview: The Field Museum's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in developing and implementing its operational imperatives and strategic initiatives and serves as a vital member of the President’s Team.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the Museum’s financial strength and enable its profitable operation by planning, directing, and leading the financial activities of the organization, including financial planning & analysis; treasury; accounting and control; audit; tax; and grants administration.Assist the CEO with critical strategic decisions and resource allocation for the museum.Work closely with the CEO and COO as a business partner to set and implement the Field Museum’s financial strategy.Drive initiatives to advance the Field’s overall objectives.Manage the Long-term Financial Plan, which is an essential element of the Strategic Plan.Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and maintain in-depth relations with the Board of Trustees.Serve as a liaison with the Finance, Budget Subcommittee, Audit, Investment, Debt Oversight, and Facilities Committees of the Board.Oversee the Finance and Accounting, Facilities Planning and Operations, and Protection Services departments.Direct a team of five direct reports, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and team dynamic building.Application Process: This search is being managed by Russell Reynold Associates. Applications of interest with CV/Resume should be submitted to:
Alison P. Ranney, alison.ranney@russellreynolds.com, and Maggie Walsh, maggie.walsh@russellreynolds.com#J-18808-Ljbffr
Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
Position Overview: The Field Museum's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in developing and implementing its operational imperatives and strategic initiatives and serves as a vital member of the President’s Team.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the Museum’s financial strength and enable its profitable operation by planning, directing, and leading the financial activities of the organization, including financial planning & analysis; treasury; accounting and control; audit; tax; and grants administration.Assist the CEO with critical strategic decisions and resource allocation for the museum.Work closely with the CEO and COO as a business partner to set and implement the Field Museum’s financial strategy.Drive initiatives to advance the Field’s overall objectives.Manage the Long-term Financial Plan, which is an essential element of the Strategic Plan.Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and maintain in-depth relations with the Board of Trustees.Serve as a liaison with the Finance, Budget Subcommittee, Audit, Investment, Debt Oversight, and Facilities Committees of the Board.Oversee the Finance and Accounting, Facilities Planning and Operations, and Protection Services departments.Direct a team of five direct reports, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and team dynamic building.Application Process: This search is being managed by Russell Reynold Associates. Applications of interest with CV/Resume should be submitted to:
Alison P. Ranney, alison.ranney@russellreynolds.com, and Maggie Walsh, maggie.walsh@russellreynolds.com#J-18808-Ljbffr