Senior Manager of Finance, Capital Projects

The Metropolitan Museum of Art•New York, NY

2d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world. At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity. Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always. Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued. Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission. Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity. Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: You are a strategic partner to the Head of Capital Projects, Chief Financial Officer, and their respective leadership teams. You will partner with all Capital Projects Senior Project Managers on matters related to service levels, financial and budgetary responsibility, and risk management. You will provide financial leadership in the Capital Projects Department and are responsible for the business functions and financial management, procurement and accounts payable, travel and expense management, and periodic management reporting for the entire Capital Projects department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
5 years of experience working in a relevant industry such as capital project management, construction oversight or program-level coordination in financial, administrative or management function.
Thorough working knowledge of construction finance, fund accounting, and financial reporting analysis.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial data and prepare/oversee budgets and forecasts.
Ability to effectively influence within a complex institutional environment.
Exceptional organizational skills, extremely detail oriented.
Solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment.
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and the Workday suite.
Familiarity with or interest in learning project planning and project management software, especially JIRA.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in relevant field preferred.
Leadership role preferred.
Experience in institutional environments such as museums, universities or hospitals preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial leadership to senior members of the department by monitoring project budgets, forecasts and financial performance across all Capital Projects in the portfolio
Manage daily financial management of all Capital Projects including verifying and maintaining actual and budget data in coordination with Senior Project Managers and the Sr. Manager for Capital Budget and Finance
Manage project reconciliation with the Museum’s general ledger
Act as a liaison with other areas of the Museum (such as General Counsel, Finance, Institutional Advancement) involved in the City Capital Grant Process.
Act as a liaison for grants, funding applications and fulfillment of reporting requirements.
Help shape and foster transparency in sourcing process including policies and procedures that align with Procurement Process
Oversee development of the department’s annual operating budget and financial plan proposals in conjunction with Office of Budget and Planning.
Conduct periodic variance analysis and reforecasting during the fiscal year in line with Museum processes.
Oversee procurement sourcing plans, full-cycle requisition to receipt of goods, and P-card program while pursuing continuous improvements and improved overall reporting.
Partner with Human Resources to assist in the interpretation and understanding of Human Resources processes and Position Management.
Ensure departmental communications and collaborative workflows are clearly communicated and shared across teams.
Establish processes and tools (Excel, Workday, TBD Future Budget and Planning Tool implementations) used to collect and measure relevant data, and identify key performance indicators for departmental success.
Drive in depth analysis of existing workflows within departments, identifying areas needing improvement, and implementing changes.
Manage comprehensive, transparent, and clear documentation and recordkeeping for all department business functions and communications.
Manage a team of 2+ staff within the Capital Projects Department.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions