Location: Chicago, IL
Job Description:
- Collaborates with the Museum’s Senior Leadership Team to develop and monitor budgets, provide budget guidance, forecasting, spending analysis and revenue projections, utilizing expertise in the University’s financial systems and knowledge of non-profit/higher education best practices.
- Leads daily financial activities of the museum, monitoring and reconciling accounts, researching, compiling, and analyzing financial data to create reports, proposals, business plans, and other financial documents to facilitate strategic decision-making.
- Monitors budgets and leads regular meetings with members of Senior Team to share and review monthly financial reporting and cost allocations, ensuring budgets remain on track and spending is correctly allocated for each project. Monitors bills and ensures payments are on schedule.
- Manages payment processes including vendor relations, processing of invoices, awards, honoraria, reimbursements, and stipends, including student payments; prepares and approves monthly GEMs reconciliations, etc.
- Works with procurement and other relevant university parties to review vendor bids and contracts.
- Collaborates with Director of Development to track progress toward fundraising goals.
- Prepares presentation material on Smart’s revenue, spending, and fundraising, and attends meetings to present on the Smart’s finances.
- Stays updated on university procedures, system updates, and compliance requirements impacting Museum finance; identifies potential impact and required changes; promotes and communicates best practices.
- Uses best practices to develop and implement sound financial processes and procedures and ensure compliance.
- Collaborates with the Senior Team in the pursuit of grants and funding proposals.
- Works closely with Alumni Relations & Development for grants and gifts management, including processing all grants through University grants management system AURA and serving as the primary liaison with University Research Administration. Compiles interim and final financial reports for grants and gifts. Ensures that grant funds are used in accordance with donor restrictions and guidelines.
- Supports the preparation and management of grant and contract proposals, ensuring compliance with all University, federal and private foundation guidelines and regulations. Develops financial reports and assists with seeking funding for grants.
- Oversees supply ordering for the Museum including office, exhibition, and collections management supplies.
- Works in partnership with UChicago Arts Human Resources to support processes related to staff onboarding and offboarding, payroll, contracts, and other related payments.
- Works in partnership with IT Services and UChicago Arts to coordinate computer and office equipment leases and support.
- Supports Senior Team with booking travel arrangements and accommodations for outside speakers and visitors, arranging per diem payments for couriers, and other related needs.
- Uses best practices to develop and execute organization's operational and overall strategic plan. Develops and implements relevant policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
- Plans, develops, analyzes and manages budget, including developing multi-year budget forecasts. May oversee the preparation and management of grant and contract proposals, ensuring compliance with all University, federal and private foundation guidelines and regulations. Develops financial reports and assists with seeking funding for grants.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- MBA in finance, accounting, or other related field.
Experience:
- Finance experience in medium to large non-profit and/or higher education.
- Background with contract review, negotiation, and management.
- 5+ years of direct grants management experience.
- Writing policy and procedure.
- Public speaking and preparing presentations.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications.
- Knowledge of GAAP for non-profit organizations.
Preferred Competencies:
- Self-starter who can operate in a complex administrative environment with limited oversight.
- Familiarity with general business practices.
- Commitment to providing a high level of service and working in a team environment.
- High degree of professionalism and emotional intelligence.
- Attention to detail.
- Handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Application Documents:
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
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