Museum Collection Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage the finance, insurance, payroll and retirement systems and procedures

· Assist the CEO and the management team in the preparation of budgets and financial projections

· Prepare monthly financial statements for the Governing Board and quarterly statements for the Foundation Board

· Maintain appropriate level of cash

· Develops appropriate financial reports (including KPIs/Metrics) for board review

· Conducts extensive financial analysis of the operation and of the various departments

· Ensures internal controls for cash handling and cash drawer close-out are established

· Determines ROI and margin of Cosmosphere product line/revenue streams

· Work with Department managers to review monthly budgets with front line managers

· Prepare the end of year accounts for annual audit, including matters relating to internal audit and risk management.

· Maintain permanent records of all contracts

· Prepare the annual budget for review and approval by staff and the Governing Board of Directors

· Prepare the bi-weekly payroll and ensure the necessary personnel records are collated and filed.

· Administer the museum’s retirement program.

· Ensure up to date and complete facility and artifact insurance coverage

· Keep up to date with relevant changes in non-profit financial reporting

· Maintain inventories for audit and insurance purposes

· Manage the finance assistants and ensure all tasked are handled in a timely manner

· Use most updated software and technology

· Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

Qualifications

· Education: BA (required), MA (a plus)

· Proven management and leadership capabilities

· Experience working with senior level executives in a corporate environment

· High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.

· Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.

· Thorough understanding of all components of a diversified funding base.

· Good computer skills and knowledge of database programs.

· Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills

Work Requirements

· Schedule: Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

· Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs., manual dexterity to operate keyboard.

· Mental effort: working on computer during time spent on the job, reading, writing, analyzing, visualizing.

· Sensory requirement: ability to communicate and respond both in person and over the telephone to the general public, ability to communicate and respond to staff.

· Able to work under stress

· Excellent attendance required