Minnesota Childrens Museum
Director of Finance and Technology
Minnesota Childrens Museum - Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55102
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Minnesota Children's Museum's mission is
sparking children's learning through play . As a vital community resource, we provide a fun, hands-on environment for exploration and discovery. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to fulfilling our mission.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Finance & Technology is a strategic and hands-on leader overseeing the Museum's financial operations and technology systems. Reporting to the President and collaborating with the Board and leadership team, this role ensures fiscal integrity, compliance, and operational excellence. The Director manages budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, tax filings, internal controls, and cash flow, while also providing leadership for IT strategy and infrastructure. The role supervises a team of four finance and IT staff. The annual salary for this role is $140,000.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Strategy & Oversight Lead all financial operations, including accounting, cash management, forecasting, and financial reporting. Develop, analyze, and present budgets, financial statements, and risk assessments to leadership, Finance Committee, and Board. Manage the annual budget process, audit, and tax filings to ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulations.
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management Establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and process improvements to align with best practices. Monitor organizational financial risk and implement strategies to mitigate exposure while supporting long-term sustainability.
Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Relations Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership to align financial planning with strategic goals. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize organizational growth and impact. Act as primary liaison with banks, insurers, auditors, retirement plan vendors, and other business partners.
IT Strategy & Operations Guide implementation of the organization's technology strategy in support of operational and visitor-experience goals. Oversee information systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations to ensure efficiency and security. Supervise team that provides technology support for high quality, multimedia visitor experiences and building systems.
Team Leadership & Culture Supervise and develop finance and IT staff while fostering a collaborative, positive workplace culture. Actively engage in cross-departmental initiatives that advance the museum's mission and strategic objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, planning, and reporting, with 3+ years in people leadership. CPA or CMA strongly preferred. Nonprofit Expertise:
Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting. People & Team Leadership:
Proven success leading and developing finance professionals with ability to lead teams outside of core finance and accounting, including areas like IT, even without direct functional experience. Strategic Leadership:
Proven ability to align financial strategy with organizational goals, deliver financial insights, and present to senior leadership and/or Board committees. Risk & Compliance Focus:
Strong understanding of cash management, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborative Leadership:
Skilled at building relationships, fostering a positive culture, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Adaptability & Hands-On Approach:
Flexible, detail-oriented, and willing to take a hands-on role to drive results in a dynamic environment. Mission Alignment:
Passion for the mission of the Minnesota Children's Museum and commitment to advancing its values.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Systems Implementation Experience:
Demonstrated success leading or supporting the selection and implementation of financial or operational systems that improved efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Technology Skills:
Knowledge of accounting systems, IT infrastructure, and experience partnering with IT teams to implement process improvements. Operational Excellence:
Resourceful in setting priorities, driving efficiencies, and guiding investments in people, processes, and systems. Adaptability & Initiative:
Self-motivated, flexible and detail-oriented.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits package including: Hybrid schedule: work onsite at the museum three days per week with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays being the most popular days to align with other staff Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) for Health Insurance Employer paid: Basic Life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Dental and Vision Insurance 403B and Roth Retirement savings plans with 4% employer match Pre-tax options for: health spending, dependent care, and transportation PTO & Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave Free family admission to museum
ABOUT MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSUEM
Located in downtown St. Paul, MN, we employ 65 full-time and 85 part-time employees and engage a variety of volunteers and interns. The workplace values that guide how we work together are: Play, Include, Grow, Serve, and Strive.
We are dedicated to growing a diverse and culturally competent team of highly engaged staff and volunteers to reflect and equitably serve the vibrant community around us. We embrace differences in age, ability, color, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and people of color; immigrants and refugees; LBGTQIA individuals; people with disabilities; religious minorities; and the elderly.
Minnesota Children's Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse work.
If interested, apply directly here:
Director of Finance and Technology - Apply Direct
Salary Description
140,000/annually
If interested, apply directly here:
Director of Finance and Technology - Apply Direct
Minnesota Children's Museum's mission is
sparking children's learning through play . As a vital community resource, we provide a fun, hands-on environment for exploration and discovery. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to fulfilling our mission.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Finance & Technology is a strategic and hands-on leader overseeing the Museum's financial operations and technology systems. Reporting to the President and collaborating with the Board and leadership team, this role ensures fiscal integrity, compliance, and operational excellence. The Director manages budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, tax filings, internal controls, and cash flow, while also providing leadership for IT strategy and infrastructure. The role supervises a team of four finance and IT staff. The annual salary for this role is $140,000.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Strategy & Oversight Lead all financial operations, including accounting, cash management, forecasting, and financial reporting. Develop, analyze, and present budgets, financial statements, and risk assessments to leadership, Finance Committee, and Board. Manage the annual budget process, audit, and tax filings to ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulations.
Policy, Compliance & Risk Management Establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and process improvements to align with best practices. Monitor organizational financial risk and implement strategies to mitigate exposure while supporting long-term sustainability.
Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Relations Collaborate with the Executive Director and senior leadership to align financial planning with strategic goals. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize organizational growth and impact. Act as primary liaison with banks, insurers, auditors, retirement plan vendors, and other business partners.
IT Strategy & Operations Guide implementation of the organization's technology strategy in support of operational and visitor-experience goals. Oversee information systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations to ensure efficiency and security. Supervise team that provides technology support for high quality, multimedia visitor experiences and building systems.
Team Leadership & Culture Supervise and develop finance and IT staff while fostering a collaborative, positive workplace culture. Actively engage in cross-departmental initiatives that advance the museum's mission and strategic objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience:
10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, planning, and reporting, with 3+ years in people leadership. CPA or CMA strongly preferred. Nonprofit Expertise:
Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting. People & Team Leadership:
Proven success leading and developing finance professionals with ability to lead teams outside of core finance and accounting, including areas like IT, even without direct functional experience. Strategic Leadership:
Proven ability to align financial strategy with organizational goals, deliver financial insights, and present to senior leadership and/or Board committees. Risk & Compliance Focus:
Strong understanding of cash management, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborative Leadership:
Skilled at building relationships, fostering a positive culture, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Adaptability & Hands-On Approach:
Flexible, detail-oriented, and willing to take a hands-on role to drive results in a dynamic environment. Mission Alignment:
Passion for the mission of the Minnesota Children's Museum and commitment to advancing its values.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Systems Implementation Experience:
Demonstrated success leading or supporting the selection and implementation of financial or operational systems that improved efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Technology Skills:
Knowledge of accounting systems, IT infrastructure, and experience partnering with IT teams to implement process improvements. Operational Excellence:
Resourceful in setting priorities, driving efficiencies, and guiding investments in people, processes, and systems. Adaptability & Initiative:
Self-motivated, flexible and detail-oriented.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits package including: Hybrid schedule: work onsite at the museum three days per week with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays being the most popular days to align with other staff Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) for Health Insurance Employer paid: Basic Life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Dental and Vision Insurance 403B and Roth Retirement savings plans with 4% employer match Pre-tax options for: health spending, dependent care, and transportation PTO & Floating Holidays Paid Parental Leave Free family admission to museum
ABOUT MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSUEM
Located in downtown St. Paul, MN, we employ 65 full-time and 85 part-time employees and engage a variety of volunteers and interns. The workplace values that guide how we work together are: Play, Include, Grow, Serve, and Strive.
We are dedicated to growing a diverse and culturally competent team of highly engaged staff and volunteers to reflect and equitably serve the vibrant community around us. We embrace differences in age, ability, color, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and people of color; immigrants and refugees; LBGTQIA individuals; people with disabilities; religious minorities; and the elderly.
Minnesota Children's Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse work.
If interested, apply directly here:
Director of Finance and Technology - Apply Direct
Salary Description
140,000/annually