Mgmt , Budget & Financial Analysis

SENIOR BUDGET AND FINANCE OFFICER
, MIT Museum, reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for financial planning, reporting, financial operations, risk management, and compliance with MIT financial policies and procedures. Will support the Director & Deputy Director on financial matters and objectives outlined in MITM’s Strategic Plan and work closely with the senior team; partner with the Development Officer and MIT’s central Finance office and has a staff of two;

serve as the primary liaison to MIT’s central finance office (VpF) on budgetary, reporting, contractual, and accounting matters; develop, monitor, and report on MITM’s ~$13 million combined annual budget, which includes earned revenue, endowment income, fundraising, contracts, grants, and support from MIT; and regularly briefs the Director and Deputy Director on progress vis a vis the annual budget. Will develop operational plans to improve MITM sustainability by optimizing profitability of earned revenue & fundraising strategies and recommending resource reallocation and/or cost-cutting strategies as needed;

and evaluate budget vs. actual performance and develop and report on key monthly, quarterly, and annual performance metrics through a clear, museum-wide financial ‘dashboard’ for staff.