Interim Director of Finance

Job description

A prominent Los Angeles-based museum n is seeking an experienced Interim Director of Finance to provide hands-on financial leadership and operational support during a transitional period. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned finance professional with strong nonprofit, fund accounting, and financial systems experience. ### Responsibilities: - Oversee NetSuite and financial planning systems administration - Manage accounting period close processes, including lock/unlock functions - Review and approve journal entries while ensuring proper internal controls and segregation of duties - Support system governance, compliance, and financial reporting processes - Manage banking activities and cash transfers - Oversee restricted cash transactions and fund transfers - Review sales tax compliance and assess potential liabilities - Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports - Calculate and allocate service fees - Process commissions and related payments - Lead fund accounting activities and reconciliations - Maintain and improve reconciliation processes for restricted and designated funds - Support annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting - Provide financial analysis to support leadership decision-making - Ensure compliance with donor and foundation requirements ### Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - Significant finance leadership experience within nonprofit, higher education, arts, cultural, or mission-driven organizations - Strong knowledge of fund accounting and financial reporting - Experience with NetSuite required; budgeting and planning systems experience highly preferred - Demonstrated ability to work independently in an interim or consulting capacity - Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills