Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Kansas City, Missouri

THE SEARCH

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (the Museum) seeks a strategic, mission-driven, and collaborative financial leader to serve as its next Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Museum, a central part of the cultural fabric of Kansas City, is recognized nationally and internationally as one of America’s finest art museums and is best known for its Asian art, photography, European and American paintings, modern sculpture, and Native American and Egyptian galleries. The Museum serves the community by providing access to its renowned collection of nearly 50,000 works of art free of charge and truly living its mission and values through a robust slate of programming and experiences.

Reporting to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will join the Museum at a transformational time for proactive, strategic leadership. The Museum is on strong financial footing, with a total operating budget of approximately $42 million and a $400 million endowment. The CFO will have the opportunity to help steward the Museum as it embarks on its next capital campaign and expansion of their facilities by 60,000 square feet for even greater activation. As a key member of a highly creative and passionate leadership team, the CFO will guide leadership, staff, and board members on financial strategy and help advance the Museum’s overall strategic and capital planning through the thoughtful stewardship of the endowment and other funds. They will oversee all the core functions of nonprofit finance and financial planning including financial operations, planning, forecasting, audit management, investment oversight, debt management and leadership of a finance team. This is an incredible opportunity to help steward the finances of an institution that works tirelessly to encourage inclusivity and belonging, connect and welcome all communities to art, and create ambassadors for a better society, both within the thriving cultural hub of Kansas City and beyond.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

The compensation for this role is expected to be $220,000–$250,000. Salary information is a general guideline only.  The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The position is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The demands on the role necessitate a commitment to being a consistent physical presence at the Museum and may require occasional work night, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. All interested candidates should submit an updated CV and/or resume and a 2-3 page statement of interest that discusses your interest and relevant experience via the website linked here.

All nominations and inquiries regarding the position should be submitted via the same site. The position will remain open until it is successfully filled. All correspondence can be addressed to the Isaacson, Miller representatives noted below:

Lindsay Gold, Partner

Sarah James, Partner and Arts and Culture Practice Lead

Angelo Alexander, Senior Associate

Julia Hochner, Managing Search Coordinator

Isaacson, Miller

Commitment to Inclusion

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all. The Museum seeks to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Angelo Alexander at aalexander@imsearch.com

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