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Position Summary: Lead all financial activities of the Arboretum, in conjunction with the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Board of Trustees, and the Finance and Audit & Risk Committees of the Board. Play a critical role in developing and implementing business and operations strategy for the Arboretum. Provide strategic direction and leadership to Finance, Facilities, Information Technology, and Sustainability. Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, which is responsible for Arboretum leadership initiatives, institutional direction, strategic planning, and policy development.
Essential Functions:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred, CPA a plus. 10 years of broad financial experience required. Experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership required. Experience managing the finance function (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) within a diverse organization required. Demonstrated experience working as a true business partner with the senior leader of a large division or CEO of a business or organization, with clear experience translating a strategic vision/plan into a successful operating model and financial plan. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills are required. As a leader of the Arboretum, exhibit behavior and work ethics that provide a model for other employees. Special emphasis must be placed on a positive attitude, energetic effort and initiative, active public relations and service, and deep commitment to institutional mission. Effective oral and written communication skills required.
Success Factors: Strong strategic capability, with the ability to deliver both business and institutional strategy. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and drive multiple initiatives simultaneously. Ability to support the pursuit of innovation with business integrity. Very high and uncompromising standards for financial control and integrity. An interest in and appreciation for the Arboretum’s mission is necessary for success in this position. Ability to embrace the brand, mission, and program diversity of the organization. Proactive, hands-on professional with a collaborative style and a strong service mentality. Strong interpersonal skills and adept at negotiation, mentoring, and influencing. Ability to work effectively with senior managers and interact with a diversity of employees, donors, and visitors with a wide variety of backgrounds.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $225,000-$260,000.
The Morton Arboretum is a champion for diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. To increase diversity in professions related to the public garden realm, we encourage applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment.
Full Time
Arts & Culture
$249k-383k (estimate)
04/14/2024
05/12/2024
chicagorti.org
LISLE, IL
50 - 100
1922
Private
GERARD DONNELLY
<$5M
Arts & Culture