The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 1 day ago
Senior Manager of Finance, Capital Projects
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expThe Metropolitan Museum of Art is a renowned institution presenting over 5,000 years of art from around the world. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Finance for Capital Projects to provide strategic financial leadership, manage project budgets, and oversee financial management within the Capital Projects Department.
ArtAssociationE-CommerceEventsMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial leadership to senior members of the department by monitoring project budgets, forecasts and financial performance across all Capital Projects in the portfolio
Manage daily financial management of all Capital Projects including verifying and maintaining actual and budget data in coordination with Senior Project Managers and the Sr. Manager for Capital Budget and Finance
Manage project reconciliation with the Museum’s general ledger
Act as a liaison with other areas of the Museum (such as General Counsel, Finance, Institutional Advancement) involved in the City Capital Grant Process. Act as a liaison for grants, funding applications and fulfillment of reporting requirements
Help shape and foster transparency in sourcing process including policies and procedures that align with Procurement Process
Oversee development of the department’s annual operating budget and financial plan proposals in conjunction with Office of Budget and Planning
Conduct periodic variance analysis and reforecasting during the fiscal year in line with Museum processes
Oversee procurement sourcing plans, full-cycle requisition to receipt of goods, and P-card program while pursuing continuous improvements and improved overall reporting
Partner with Human Resources to assist in the interpretation and understanding of Human Resources processes and Position Management
Ensure departmental communications and collaborative workflows are clearly communicated and shared across teams
Establish processes and tools (Excel, Workday, TBD Future Budget and Planning Tool implementations) used to collect and measure relevant data, and identify key performance indicators for departmental success
Drive in depth analysis of existing workflows within departments, identifying areas needing improvement, and implementing changes
Manage comprehensive, transparent, and clear documentation and recordkeeping for all department business functions and communications
Manage a team of 2+ staff within the Capital Projects Department
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
5 years of experience working in a relevant industry such as capital project management, construction oversight or program-level coordination in financial, administrative or management function
Thorough working knowledge of construction finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis
Demonstrated ability to manage financial data and prepare/oversee budgets and forecasts
Ability to effectively influence within a complex institutional environment
Exceptional organizational skills, extremely detail oriented
Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and the Workday suite
Preferred
Advanced degree in relevant field preferred
Leadership role preferred
Experience in institutional environments such as museums, universities or hospitals preferred
Familiarity with or interest in learning project planning and project management software, especially JIRA
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met, presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy.
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