New England AFP
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING
New England AFP, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Connecticut Museum of Culture and HistoryHartford, CT (In-Person Employment Required)
Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History has always worked to understand the past and encourage historic inquiry. Through permanent and groundbreaking temporary exhibitions, the Connecticut Museum ensures that Connecticut residents feel connected to the history and culture of Connecticut and, through a shared understanding of history, with each other.The Connecticut Museum is at an exciting moment in its history, preparing for its 200th Anniversary in 2025. The Museum is committed to a five-year strategic plan to enhance its impact by working with diverse communities across the state to develop engaging programs, events, and exhibitions.RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Connecticut Museum seeks a passionate, strategic, tactical, and agile Senior Director of Accounting (Senior Director) with expertise in finance and accounting. The Senior Director will lead and oversee business and financial management, including bookkeeping (general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, reconciliations), reporting, payroll, contract administration, banking, and investment portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of fund and endowment accounting.The successful Senior Director will lead reporting and accounting for philanthropic and government grants, ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all financial data and reports. S/he will partner with the Connecticut Museum’s auditing firm to provide support for the creation of the Form 990, the annual audit process, and other financial reporting for regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will serve as the staff liaison to the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees and provide the Board of Trustees with monthly financial statements and reports.The Senior Director will report to the Executive Director/CEO and lead a team of two part-time professionals in accounting, including the Accounting Manager and Accounting Assistant. The ideal candidate will oversee the Museum’s external vendors in information technology, investment, and audit.
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History has always worked to understand the past and encourage historic inquiry. Through permanent and groundbreaking temporary exhibitions, the Connecticut Museum ensures that Connecticut residents feel connected to the history and culture of Connecticut and, through a shared understanding of history, with each other.The Connecticut Museum is at an exciting moment in its history, preparing for its 200th Anniversary in 2025. The Museum is committed to a five-year strategic plan to enhance its impact by working with diverse communities across the state to develop engaging programs, events, and exhibitions.RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Connecticut Museum seeks a passionate, strategic, tactical, and agile Senior Director of Accounting (Senior Director) with expertise in finance and accounting. The Senior Director will lead and oversee business and financial management, including bookkeeping (general ledger, accounts receivable and payable, reconciliations), reporting, payroll, contract administration, banking, and investment portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of fund and endowment accounting.The successful Senior Director will lead reporting and accounting for philanthropic and government grants, ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all financial data and reports. S/he will partner with the Connecticut Museum’s auditing firm to provide support for the creation of the Form 990, the annual audit process, and other financial reporting for regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will serve as the staff liaison to the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees and provide the Board of Trustees with monthly financial statements and reports.The Senior Director will report to the Executive Director/CEO and lead a team of two part-time professionals in accounting, including the Accounting Manager and Accounting Assistant. The ideal candidate will oversee the Museum’s external vendors in information technology, investment, and audit.
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