Hands On Children's Museum · 6 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
Olympia, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expHands On Children's Museum is a nationally known family learning destination located in downtown Olympia. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee finance, human resources, information technology, and organizational risk management while guiding financial strategy and nurturing workplace culture.
Museums & Institutions
Hiring Manager
Meadow Howard
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the Museum’s annual operating budget and collaborate closely with the Finance Manager and supervise daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities
Monitor fiscal performance and report progress to department managers, the Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors throughout the year
Lead HR and IT operations with vision and integrity, manage consultants, manage business property and liability insurance, business licenses, and government filings
Extend financial expertise to all museum departments - effectively supporting café and retail operations, visitor services, education programs, facilities, communications, and development
Partner with the senior leadership team to stay connected with staff and help build a workplace culture where everyone feels supported, listened to, and encouraged to grow
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master's, CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred)
Minimum 7–10 years of senior financial leadership experience with strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting and GAAP
Proven experience managing HR, IT, insurance, and regulatory compliance
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in a professional manner
Thrive in a collaborative work environment and interface well with leadership, staff, and external partners
Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Able to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and create solutions
Consistently demonstrate ethics, trust, and integrity
Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours for Museum events
Preferred
A seasoned financial leader with nonprofit expertise
A collaborative manager who values people and systems
Someone who thrives in mission-driven environments
Skilled in HR, IT, and insurance oversight
Passionate about purpose and performance
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee Assistance Plan
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Museum membership
Free family passes
Discounts in the Playday Café and Museum giftshop
Preschool and camp discounts for employees
Daily access to play in all HOCM exhibits
Company
Hands On Children's Museum
Located on Olympia’s downtown waterfront, the Hands On Children’s Museum is the leading play-based early learning institution in the state.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase