The Finance Business Partner provides financial planning, reporting and analysis to specific departments of the Museum.  Leveraging expertise in accounting, finance and operations, this position is a key liaison between certain lines of business and finance, ensuring organizational alignment, cost visibility and sound financial management.  

Requirements

• Attend departmental meetings to develop deep understanding of operational needs and challenges  
• Pull, aggregate and analyze operational and financial data from various databases and data sources  
• Create, maintain and distribute comprehensive financial reporting, variance analyses and performance dashboards tailored to both financial and non-financial stakeholders  
• Lead the preparation of department and project level budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planning models 
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to guide department decision making 
• Advise department leadership on financial results, including applying analytics to inform strategy development to improve performance 
• Support department leads on proper coding of revenue and expenses in the general ledger and any related subsystems  
• Compile, review and approve financial budgets and reporting related to grant proposals, applications and submissions 
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, policies and nonprofit regulatory requirements  
• Act as a financial resource and educator, building financial literacy across the organization 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MFA) preferred 
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is a plus 
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in a nonprofit, cultural institution, or mission-driven organization 
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights  
• Proficiency in data extraction and business intelligence tools like SSRS, Tableau and PowerBI; intermediate to advanced Excel skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain complex financial information in clear, accessible ways  
• Intermediate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles 
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse teams 
• Proactive, self-directed and conscientious

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes: 

• Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium 
• Dental and vision insurance 
• Flexible spending account 
• 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment 
• Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available 
• Long term disability insurance 
• Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year 
• Free parking 
• Tuition assistance and professional development 
• Employee assistance program 

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Interested applicants should apply via the following link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/045b4d7e-6699-47fd-8952-b6ef922dc24d/The-National-World-War-II-Museum?source=Southeastern%20Museums%20Conference