Skidmore College
Location
Saratoga Springs, NY | United States
Job description
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Dayton Director, the Manager of Finance and Planning (MFP) is responsible for a range of operations of the Tang Museum. This includes the processing of all financial transactions, along with the daily management of the Tangâ™s operating budget, grant funded projects, vendor payments, and financial affairs; multi-year planning for grants, gifts and special projects; long-range financial planning, operational planning and financial analysis; and management of the human resources function at the museum. The MFP will work closely with Skidmore Advancement to reconcile gift receipts and ensure the appropriate recording, expenditure, and reporting of restricted gifts and endowments.
The MFP functions as the liaison with Skidmoreâ™s Financial Services and is responsible for managing the Tangâ™s financial operations in accordance with Skidmoreâ™s financial policies and procedures, and troubleshooting unusual financial situations. The MFP is also the liaison with Skidmoreâ™s Human Resources, Student Employment and Payroll offices and handles routine HR and payroll issues, along with problem resolution, the establishment of new positions and the development of new position descriptions.
The MFP is a key member of the museumâ™s senior staff and works closely with the Director and other senior staff to lead key policy developments and protocols. The MFP will recommend, develop and implement policies with regard to finance and administration of the entire staff and is a key advisor to the Director. The MFP will provide staff support for various strategic planning, forecasting and assessment efforts undertaken by the Director. The MFP also works closely with the Tangâ™s National Advisory Council and Skidmore Advancement, including Friends of the Tang and other community relations, communications and cultivation activities.
Education and/or Training
The Manager for Finance and Planning should possess strong financial skills, an in-depth knowledge of fund accounting, and expertise in budget and accounting procedures. Both a theoretical and practical understanding of financial issues is required. The position requires precision, accuracy, integrity, and detail orientation in all fiscal matters. Strong written and oral communication skill are needed, as is experience with personnel management and human resource policies. The MFP should have an appreciation of the education and art museum environment and bring a creative, team-oriented, problem-solving attitude and approach to their work.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience.
Required documents needed to apply:
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.About Skidmore College
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.In the universe of selective, private liberal arts colleges, Skidmore's distinctiveness is expressed in the statement that "Creative Thought Matters". This idea reflects not only the historical strength of the College's programs in the fine and performing arts but also the understanding that creativity is required for achievement in any area of human endeavor.The city of Saratoga Springs is widely recognized as one of America's great communities. It is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, within a three-to-four-hour drive from New York City, Boston or Montreal. Travel & Leisure calls Saratoga Springs one of "America's Greatest Main Streets" as well as "one of the best college towns in the nation," Money Magazine says it's one of the nation's top 100 ... places to live, and Princeton Review describes it as a "perfect college town." It's a community rich in history and tradition. Famed mineral waters, a Revolutionary War battlefield, and the nation's oldest thoroughbred racetrack represent portions of that history. Also, it's a community of arts and culture. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the summer home to the New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, and a performing venue for top rock and jazz musicians.The Skidmore College community awaits your arrival, so if you welcome challenges and are interested in making a difference, come join us!
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