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
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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
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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
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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
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