Finance Director

3 hours ago

New York, New York, United States American Academy in Rome Full time
Director of Finance

The American Academy in Rome is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join its team. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Academy's financial strategy, ensuring the organization's long-term financial health and growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement financial plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with the Academy's strategic goals and objectives.
  • Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting, providing insightful and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grants management, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Lead the development and implementation of financial systems, processes, and controls, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Academy's mission and goals.
  • Provide guidance and support to staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related area of study.
  • At least eight to ten years of professional experience in progressively responsible roles, with a proven record of managing accounting, finances, budgets, and human resources.
  • Strong understanding of non-profit cultural institutions and a genuine interest in the Academy's mission and work.
  • Demonstrated strength in strategy, organization, planning, and analysis, especially with respect to budgets, operations, and projects.
  • Ability to translate financial concepts to-and collaborate with-programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
  • Proven record in grants management.
  • Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors.
  • Significant strength in managing time, organizing work, and being highly accountable in dynamic and creative settings with competing demands on attention and frequently changing and conflicting priorities and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative with minimal direction or guidance, balanced with skill in executing plans and detailed tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Proven management abilities with substantial skills in developing and supporting staff, assessing and designing workflows, working productively with all levels of management and staff, and collaborating with colleagues in another location.
  • Excellent professionalism and diplomacy in representing the Academy internally and externally, with superior writing, editing, oral communication, and presentation skills in both Italian and English, especially on financial, business, and legal matters.
  • Exceptional judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive situations and matters.
  • Advanced skills in accounting software, knowledge of donor database software helpful.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially in Excel.
  • Accessibility to respond to urgent and emergency situations outside of business hours.

The American Academy in Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement benefits, and a competitive salary commensurate with expertise. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your application, including a cover letter outlining your interest in the Academy and your qualifications for the position of Director of Finance.

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