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The Portland Art Museum (referred to as Museum) and PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow invites applications for the position of Controller. The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Accounting department. This includes financial reporting in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related legal requirements; ensuring a strong system of internal controls; integration of all financial and related fundraising systems; preparation for the annual audit and related tax returns; and supervision of a five person accounting team.
The Controller oversees financial management and assists the CFO in communicating financial results to inform management decision making for the Museum. This role is responsible for upholding financial standards by collaborating with various levels of staff from the front line to the Board. While the Controller does not need to have an art background, they do need to be adaptable to non-profit culture and understand the complexity of budgeting for and financial management of projects and programs.
The Museum is currently under construction on our expansion and renovation project of the Rothko Pavilion. This role will be responsible for construction reporting and analysis to remain up to date of the budgetary outcomes.
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In order to be considered eligible, submissions require a resume, cover letter, four references, and all application questions answered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by email. All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.
Closing date: We will begin reviewing applications immediately, so please apply as soon as possible. The closing date is subject to change at any time.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
The Museum is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our hiring practices and in our Museum employee experiences. We strive to foster a mindful and respectful environment in which everyone can be their authentic selves at work and experience a culture free of harassment, racism, and discrimination.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, disability or any other legally protected status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. This commitment ensures that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. Alternative formats of this application are available upon request. If reasonable accommodation or an alternative form of this application is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@pam.org or 503.276.4358.
About the Portland Art Museum and PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow
The seventh oldest museum in the United States, the Portland Art Museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and ambitious special exhibitions drawn from the Museum’s holdings and the world’s finest public and private collections. The Museum’s collection of more than 50,000 objects, displayed in 112,000 square feet of galleries, reflects the history of art from ancient times to today. The collection is distinguished for its holdings of arts of the native peoples of North America, English silver, and the graphic arts. An active collecting institution dedicated to preserving great art for the enrichment of future generations, the Museum devotes 90 percent of its galleries to its permanent collection.
The Museum’s campus of landmark buildings, a cornerstone of Portland’s cultural district, includes the Jubitz Center for Modern and Contemporary Art, the Gilkey Center for Graphic Arts, the Schnitzer Center for Northwest Art, PAM CUT, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Center for Native American Art. With a membership of more than 22,000 households and serving more than 350,000 visitors annually, the Museum is a premier venue for education in the visual arts. For information on exhibitions and programs, call 503-226-2811 or visit portlandartmuseum.org.
PAM CUT // Center for an Untold Tomorrow was established in 1971 as the Northwest Film Center. It is an extension of the Museum and a year-round organization where artists and audiences explore our region and the world through cinematic storytelling in all its forms—including film, television, new media, audio storytelling, gaming, and immersive arts. PAM CUT’s mission is to change for whom, by whom, and how cinematic stories are told. Through our “cinema unbound” approach to exhibition, education, artist services, and special programs, we embrace audiences and artists working at the intersection of art and cinema who are not content to be contained.
Shared knowledge around art and film enriches our communities and helps all thrive and engage in a global society. Equity, diversity, and access to art, film, and education are critical to the ongoing work of the Portland Art Museum and PAM CUT. Learn more about the Museum’s commitment to equity at portlandartmuseum.org/equity.
The Portland Art Museum and PAM CUT welcome all visitors and affirm their commitment to making their programs and collections accessible to everyone. The Museum and PAM CUT offer a variety of programs and services to ensure a quality experience and a safe, inclusive environment for every member of our diverse community. Learn more at portlandartmuseum.org/access.
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$181k-253k (estimate)
07/04/2023
05/11/2024
portlandartmuseum.org
PORTLAND, OR
50 - 100
1892
Private
BRIAN FERRISO
$5M - $10M
Arts & Culture
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