Chief Financial Officer

After 12+ years, I am retiring from the Hudson River Museum. If you are the right candidate for this multifaceted position, I look forward to hearing from you.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the Hudson River Museum's overall financial health, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and long-term financial strategy. Reporting to the Director and CEO, and a member of the senior team, the CFO of this institution with a $3.8 million operating budget, manages financial operations, ensures compliance, and provides financial expertise to leadership, the Board of Trustees, and other departments, serving as the primary financial spokesperson and ensuring the organization's fiscal viability.

The CFO is the lead administrator for HRM, overseeing human resources and staff benefits, IT, the Visitor Services/Retail team, and the Manager, Finance. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting and financial management to ensure informed decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Direct all fiscal operations to include all accounting functions, audits, payroll and benefits, financial planning and analysis, insurance, and risk management.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, capital budgets, and grant project budgets. Provide financial data as needed for grant applications and reports.
• Regularly report on the Museum’s financial performance to the Director and CEO, Board of Trustees, and Finance and Administration Committee, including timely and informative monthly results and quarterly updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities.
• Manage cash requirements and monitor cash flow position, keeping the Director and CEO and the Board of Trustees informed of short- and long-term cash flow needs.
• Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors and the Finance & Administration Committee. Oversee audit and Form 990 preparation.
• Monitor the Museum’s bank accounts and investments and maintain relationships with the Museum’s banks and investment advisors to ensure that assets are managed in compliance with all internal standards and policies.
• Supervise and work closely with the Manager, Finance who manages the Museum’s accounting system, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card accounts and daily cash receipts, as well as financial grant reporting and audit requests.
• Serve as liaison to and participant in meetings of the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, and Finance & Administration Committee.
• Review and manage vendor contracts
• Oversee all aspects of risk management and related insurance policies and maintain relationships with legal counsel, insurance brokers and carriers.

Strategic

• Provide oversight and strategic analysis of the Museum’s operating budget, ensuring compliance with budget goals and identifying areas for revenue enhancements and expense controls.
• Align annual and long-term budgets with institutional priorities and sustainable growth strategies.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s strategic plan, and serve as a strategic partner to the Director and CEO, Board of Trustees, and Senior Staff on all financial and administrative matters.
• Provide Director and CEO and Senior Staff with sound financial forecasting, business modeling, and performance metrics (e.g., visitor and program attendance, pricing models, ROI).

Human Resources

• Benefits Administration: Manage benefit plans and renewals (medical, dental FSA, etc.), 403(b) retirement plan, employee onboarding/offboarding, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements including 403(b) regulatory reporting, annual 5500 filing, and quarterly payroll tax filings.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact and resource for staff regarding HR policies, benefits, and workplace concerns and resolutions. Advise and partner with HR consultants in matters related to employee relations, hiring and retention, conflict resolution, and HR Policy implementation and interpretation.
• Professional Development and Performance Management: Oversee internal…