Under the direction of the Director of Planning and Analysis, the Assistant Director plays a key role in the overall budgeting (operating and capital) and long term planning processes for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This position is responsible for data collection and analysis in relation to these processes. It provides a high level of customer service to departments throughout the Museum in developing their budgets, addressing inquiries, and researching variances. This position will also be involved in reporting and forecasting, as appropriate. Essential functions: Responsible for assuring high quality and timely information to support institutional decision making; Provide various levels of support to all areas of the Budget and Planning Office, while being a resource to departments throughout the Museum; Provide timely and insightful analysis on a variety of topics. Often required to analyze large amounts of complex data and provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports and PowerPoint presentations for senior management; Working with the Controller’s office, will continue to enhance financial tools to be utilized in analysis and planning. The Museum will be upgrading or migrating its financial systems; Update and monitor monthly key metrics in concert with the Controller’s office.
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or Business Management, MBA/CPA a plus; Minimum 5 years financial analysis experience; Non Profit and endowment accounting experience a plus; The position requires the skill to efficiently and effectively organize and work with data from multiple sources within spreadsheets; Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, knowledge of Oracle helpful; Attention to detail and effectively manage time to get assigned tasks completed as scheduled; Ability to handle a diverse workload with tight deadlines at peak periods; Strong verbal and written communications including presentations, able to interface at all levels of the organization; Highly motivated and organized; Must handle confidential data with ultimate care and discretion.
Status: Full-Time
Posted: 6/14/13