What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Nevada Museum Of Art?
Description
Full time/Exempt/40 hours a week, Monday through Friday incorporating occasional evenings and weekends as needed. The Museum is an EOE.
The Director of Finance is a key position within the day-to-day operations of the Museum. Leveraging systems and technology, the Director supports process and innovation while safeguarding financial integrity. Working closely with the executive leadership team, the Director oversees financial health through proactive cash management, clear reporting and communication, and collaborative leadership. The role manages a $9M operating budget and ensures accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, nonprofit fiscal standards, and audit requirements.
Beyond accounting and budgeting oversight, the Director partners collaboratively with the CEO, COO, Staff, and Board committees to translate financial information into clear insight and practical direction. The Director helps leadership, staff, and Trustees understand financial impact, develops forward-looking forecasts, and identifies risks. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM
Founded in 1931 by Dr. James Church, the Latimer Art Club, and Charles Cutts, the Nevada Museum of Art is the state’s only art museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), grounded in a vision that connects art, science, and environmental stewardship. The Museum is home to the Institute for Art Environment, an internationally recognized research center exploring creative relationships between people and place with respect for Indigenous communities of the Great Basin, and its permanent collection spans four thematic areas that advance interdisciplinary inquiry. Located at the intersection of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin, the building is designed by architect Will Bruder and inspired by the Black Rock Desert. In 2025, the Museum completed a $60M capital and endowment campaign and opened its 50,000 sq.ft. Charles and Stacie Mathewson Education Research Center, further strengthening its role as a hub for learning, scholarship, and community engagement.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as primary financial strategist and advisor to leadership and the Board of Trustees
- Develops and models long-range financial plans aligned with the strategic vision
- Maintains internal control safeguards and financial compliance across all departments
- Produces monthly and annual financial statements and performance analyses
- Directs the annual budgeting process in collaboration with departmental leaders to balance mission priorities with financial sustainability
- Serves as staff liaison to the Audit, Investment and Budget & Finance Committees of the Board
- Manages relationships with investment advisors, auditors, banking institutions, and insurance brokers
- Ensures key transaction systems (fundraising, admissions, retail, membership, café, events, art acquisitions) integrate effectively with financial reporting
- Collaborates with Advancement to provide financial reporting for grants and ensures alignment of expenditures with grant budgets
- Leads annual audit preparation and coordination with external auditors and Audit Committee
- Manages a comprehensive insurance portfolio
- Collaborates with Human Resources on compensation, benefits, and retirement planning
- Serves as fiduciary for retirement plans and oversees defined contribution plans
- Manages a finance department of two
Requirements
- Strong background in financial strategy, forecasting, and organizational growth planning
- Systems thinker with the ability to evaluate, build and implement process
- Vision for progressive financial management that includes an understanding of technology and willingness to adopt new methodology
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for non-financial audiences
- Demonstrated experience working closely with board-based committees
- Proficiency with varied financial systems and platforms
- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior nonprofit financial management
- Experience with endowment management, spending policies, and restricted funds
- Experience overseeing audits, investments, insurance portfolios, and regulatory compliance
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical stewardship
- CPA and bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field required; MBA preferred
- Passion for arts and culture and a commitment to community and education
BENEFITS
- Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- A 3% employer 401(k) contribution after one year of employment, with quarterly entry dates
- Paid vacation accrual at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period (80 hours annually)
- Paid sick leave accrual at a rate of 4.62 hours per pay period (120 hours annually)
- Four complimentary art classes per year
- A 20% discount in the Shops and a 10% discount in the Cafe