GHJ Search and Staffing · 7 hours ago
Director of Finance
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expGHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. They are seeking a Director of Finance for the Japanese American National Museum who will provide strategic financial leadership and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning functions to support the museum's mission-driven operations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the development and management of JANM’s annual operating and capital budget
Oversee departmental budget collaboration across Exhibitions, Collections, Programs, Visitor Services, Retail, Membership, Education, and Development
Monitor actual performance versus established budgets, identifying areas that require further investigation
Serve as the initial point of contact with Departments related to recurring financial issues or questions
Assist outside accounting firm with month-end close; provide analysis and variance explanation of monthly results
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and Board committees (Finance, Executive, Investments)
Analyze earned and contributed revenue performance, including admissions, memberships, retail, rentals, grants, and fundraising campaigns
Maintain and update existing cash reports to help identify the short-term and long-term cash requirements of the organization
Partner with Development to prepare grant budgets and multi-year financial projections for proposals
Monitor grant performance and ensure that financial reporting aligns with funder requirements
Create project reports to support interim and final grant financial reporting requirements
Support tracking of restricted, endowment, and other investment assets
Support the audit through analytical schedules, narratives, and internal review of financial statements
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools. Recommend and help implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Compile and summarize information in support of annual renewals of insurance policies
Prepare initial draft of financial statements for inclusion in JANM’s audited financial report as well as other external reporting requirements
Provide back up support for the processing of payroll
Staff members must be able to work with visitors of all ages to support the various events sponsored by the National Museum. Each staff member will be expected to work on a minimum of three museum-wide events per year:
JANM Benefit Dinner & Online Auction - (off-site) typically held in the Spring (April-May)
Oshogatsu Family Festival Day (1st Sunday in January)
Natsumatsuri Family Festival Day (Saturday in August)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
At least seven years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, analysis, or related functions
Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to leadership and non-financial staff
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Experience building and managing budgets in a multi-department environment
Willingness to learn and apply new skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to plan and manage tasks according to firm deadlines, clearly communicate delays, and respond to requests in a timely manner
Demonstrated commitment and flexibility in order to ensure a high level of quality service
Ability to adjust and provide appropriate action when unanticipated need arises
Preferred
Experience in a museum, cultural institution, or nonprofit with complex revenue streams
Knowledge of Japanese American history and culture
Company
GHJ Search and Staffing
GHJ Search and Staffing is the recruiting arm of GHJ, a national accounting and advisory firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase