Colorado Nonprofit Association

Chief Financial Officer

Locations:
Air & Space Museum – 7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver CO, 80230 (primary)
Exploration of Flight – 13005 Wings Way, Englewood CO, 80112

Status & Classification:    Regular | Full-Time | Exempt

Salary:    $90,000 ~ $115,000/year (depending on experience)

Work Schedule:    Monday – Friday* | 9am ~ 5pm* | 5 days/week*
*This position must accommodate a flexible work schedule to meet operational demands including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight/out-of-town travel.

Application window:    deadline to submit applications is Monday September 30th, 2024

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Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key business leadership position within the Wings museum, responsible for the planning, implementation and oversight of all financial, accounting, human resource and other administrative activities, including but not limited to planning, creative strategy, compliance, IT, facility management, contract negotiation and legal oversight. The CFO reports to the President & CEO and is a member of the senior Leadership Team providing strategic, data driven analytics and reporting that supports the mission and vision of Wings Museum. The ideal candidate will provide significant leadership capabilities, finance, accounting, and operations experience that includes a solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles, budgeting/reporting, strategic planning, business development, HR, and administrative oversight.

Organization
Founded in 1994 on the former Lowry Air Force Base in east Denver’s historic Lowry Field neighborhood, Wings Over the Rockies is a non-profit community organization dedicated to unlocking dreams of flight through exhibits, local events, and educational programming. We are Colorado’s official Air & Space Museum having been recognized by CNN Travel as one of their 20 Best aviation museums in the world. Each year we welcome roughly 160,000 visitors representing all 50 states and dozens of countries internationally. Wings is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Museum boasts more than 100,000 sq. ft. of open hangar space full of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, historical artifacts, and more. Visitors can experience thrilling flight simulators, discover educational programs, and participate in one of our many exciting museum-sponsored events.

Exploration of Flight (EoF) is our flight-focused educational extension. This 15-acre campus is located at the Centennial Airport where we offer showcase events with a variety of aircraft, aviation immersion programs, pilot ground training, and flight experiences. EoF is home to our Blue Sky Gallery exhibit and interactive aviation center featuring an airworthy fleet of civilian and military aircraft.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Please Note – this list is not all inclusive but intended to be a general guide to the essential duties of this position.

Executive Leadership & Administration

• Serve as a model of leadership & enthusiasm and supports diversity, equity and inclusion
• Develop and foster a positive, creative and collaborative work environment for all staff that inspires open communication, teamwork and a culture of respect
• Coordinate department activities to complement one another and increase efficiency
• Communicate effectively to reaffirm organizational goals and optimize collaboration
• Maintain impeccable ethics and professional business standards
• Advise on both short and long term business and financial planning
• Review and provide leadership oversight for all finance, legal, IT, security, facility management and human resource related requirements and functions
• Establish and develop collaborative relationships with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and external partners and stakeholders
• Serve on the Board Finance Committee

Financial Management & Accounting

• Serve as the primary source of information on all financial and accounting aspects of the organization
• Develop controls and monitor accounting policies and procedures to support all financial planning, reporting and transaction activities
• Prepare, distribute and present monthly financial reporting package including variance reporting, supplemental reporting and other financial reporting, as needed
• Lead annual budgeting process for the organization including all operating and capital requirements
• Oversee month-end accounting close activities with direct responsibility for reconciling and reporting on restricted net assets, fixed assets, pre-paid accounts, investment accounts, pledge payments and lease schedules
• Responsible for reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing and approving journal entries
• Prepare cash-flow analysis and capital project budgets as needed
• Submit grant financial information & reimbursement requests, as requested
• Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by the CEO and Board of Directors
• Work with the auditors preparing and completing the annual audit and 990 tax filing
• Supervise and coach all direct reports
• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting processes and procedures
• Track restricted funds and release to individual budgets when used
• Oversee timely preparation and filing of sales tax reports, payroll tax reports, and annual 1099 filings
• Oversee payroll processing and reporting, benefit package evaluation and hiring needs
• Serve as liaison to insurance brokers for all employee and organizational insurance needs

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business; professional certification (CPA) a plus
• MBA or Master’s Degree highly desirable
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles (and non-profit accounting standards desirable)
• Minimum 10 years of operational and financial leadership experience
• Familiarity with HR management, payroll processing and IT solutions and requirements
• Significant experience working with auditors and managing the annual auditing process
• Experience evaluating and implementing appropriate risk management solutions
• Significant experience preparing budgets and generating impactful reporting
• A good listener and strategist with high professional standards and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in conjunction with the team
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for working with staff, board, volunteers, and patrons
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, able to communicate in technical and user-friendly terms and effectively negotiate
• Innovative, adaptive, quick leaner with high energy and enthusiasm
• Experience in nonprofits and aviation/aerospace very desirable
• Proficient with accounting, database & CRM software, Microsoft office–Excel expert
• Emotionally mature with a good sense of humor and the flexibility and sensitivity to work with diverse personalities and situations