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Berkshire Museum Chief Financial Officer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
CLICK HERE to view the full job description and to apply!{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership across the museum, ensuring proper financial accounting, internal controls, safe and compliant facility operations, and successful customer service in the visitor experience. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CFO will serve as a thought leader and trusted partner and have under their purview the departments of finance, human resources, guest services, gift shop, information technology, physical plant, and operations. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, the CFO will support the Board of Trustees through various committees, including Finance, Investment, and Audit. The CFO will analyze long-range financials to project impact on future growth related to sales, compensation, and grants. They will establish organizational fiscal restraints while simultaneously supporting a level of risk tolerance to support the mission and vision of the Berkshire Museum. The CFO will seek strategic partnerships in the greater Massachusetts area and beyond to expand activities to build financial resilience for ongoing programs and operations. Qualifications A minimum of ten years of senior experience in the finance field, ideally with human resources and operations expertise, is required. A bachelor\'s degree in finance, business, administration, or related field is required. Deep knowledge in the nonprofit sector is preferred, whether in an employment role or serving on a board. An MBA or CPA is highly desirable. Demonstrated experience and understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging (DEIAB) is crucial to the team and culture at the Berkshire Museum. While a background in museums and cultural institutions is desirable, it is not required.