Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance

International Spy Museum

 

Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $210,000.00 To $225,000.00 Annually

 

Summary

 

The Vice President of Finance is a new position being added to the Spy Museum team. The position leads the Museum’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, and finance operations. Reporting to the President & COO, this role provides strategic and hands-on leadership for a complex nonprofit with multiple revenue streams, significant transaction volume, and long-term financial planning needs.

 

The VP oversees the finance and accounting team, strengthens systems and processes, supports board-level decision-making, and uses technology, data, and automation to improve efficiency and insight.

 

Success Traits

 

• Strategic Financial Thinker- anticipates future financial opportunities and risks, translates complex data into actionable insights, and develops long-term strategies that support organizational sustainability and growth.

• Trusted Advisor - builds credibility with executives, board members, auditors, and external partners by providing sound judgment, clear recommendations, and transparent financial guidance that enables confident decision-making.

• Operational Excellence Driver - continuously improves processes, systems, and workflows by leveraging technology, automation, and data to increase efficiency, strengthen reporting, and enhance organizational performance.

• Accountable Steward - protects the organization's financial resources through strong controls, compliance, risk management, and disciplined oversight while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

 

Responsibilities

 

Strategic Finance Leadership

 

• Lead financial strategy, forecasting, and long-range planning.

• Develop scenario models, decision-support tools, and clear recommendations for leadership.

• Advise on investments, growth opportunities, financial risks, and institutional sustainability.

 

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

 

• Own forecasting, analysis, dashboards, cash flow planning, and management reporting.

• Improve the clarity, timeliness, and usefulness of monthly financial reporting.

• Communicate trends, risks, and opportunities clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.

 

Capital Planning and Treasury

 

• Lead planning for capital needs, reserves, major projects, and long-term financial capacity.

• Oversee treasury planning, banking relationships, cash management, and investment support.

• Recommend capital priorities, reserve use, and funding strategies.

 

Accounting, Compliance, and Internal Controls

 

• Oversee accounting operations in partnership with the Controller.

• Ensure strong controls, policies, segregation of duties, fraud prevention, and compliance.

• Oversee audit, Form 990, GAAP compliance, and external advisor relationships.

 

Board and Committee Support

 

• Serve as primary staff partner to the Board Treasurer and Finance & Audit Committee.

• Prepare and present clear materials on results, forecasts, risks, and recommendations.

• Help the committee focus on strategy, planning, risk oversight, audit, and compliance.

 

Team Leadership and Process Improvement

 

• Lead, develop, and clarify roles across the finance and accounting team.

• Identify training needs, improve workflows, and reduce manual work.

• Promote accountability, responsiveness, continuous improvement, and smart use of technology, AI, and automation.

 

Education & Experience Required

 

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA and/or MBA required.

• Significant progressive finance/accounting leadership experience, preferably in a complex nonprofit with multiple revenue streams.

• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis, cash management, audit, Form 990, GAAP, and nonprofit compliance.

• Experience working with boards, finance committees, auditors, and external advisors.

• Strong leadership, judgment, communication, change-management, systems, and data skills.

 

Skills Preferred

 

• Strong people management and ability to develop and lead a team with varying skill levels.

• Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate complex financial information to all stakeholders.

• Financial systems expertise such as Sage Intacct.

• Expert at Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical and data management capabilities.

 

The International Spy Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

 

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

• Employer-sponsored 401(k) with company match

• 457(b) deferred compensation plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Additional wellness and employee benefits

• Free parking or Metro reimbursement

 

How to Apply:

 

For consideration, please submit your resume along with a cover letter online.