CFO​/COO

The CFO/COO is a key member of the Museum’s executive management team and is responsible for all strategic financial matters and the oversight of the daily financial and operational business of Telfair Museums, as well as all human resources, buildings, grounds, maintenance, and security functions.

• Oversees cash flow planning and ensures availability of funds as needed.
• Oversees cash, investment, debt, and asset management.
• Oversees financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.
• Monitors the investment portfolio and provides staff support to the Investment Committee.

• Coordinates the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Develops financial business plans and forecasts.
• Participates in corporate policy development as a member of the Executive team.
• Works with the Board of Directors, Executive and Finance Committees and other board committees to develop short, medium, and long‑term financial plans and projections.
• Represents the Museum to financial partners, including financial institutions, donors, foundation executives, auditors, public officials, etc.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
• Serves as plan administrator for 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, ensuring all ERISA guidelines are followed.
• Coordinates with insurance brokers, legal counsel, and other professional service providers.

• Manages the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Ensures timelines, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and the Museum’s Board of Directors; prepares and communicates the monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinates audits and proper filing of tax returns, including preparation of all schedules required by auditors.
• Ensures legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions, including filing 990s.

• Oversees bi‑weekly payroll and benefit management process.
• Manages all human resource activity for the Museum, including hiring, evaluation, review, and termination.
• Represents the Museum in all employee matters, including Unemployment, EEOC, Worker’s Compensation, or other legal issues.
• Along with the outside benefit administrator, develops and maintains employee benefit programs; oversees annual benefits enrollment.
• Coordinates the annual employee review process.
• Serves as a contact for employees regarding payroll, PTO, insurance, or other benefit issues.
• Helps facilitate the recruiting and hiring processes for staff members, part‑time employees and interns, as needed.

• Provides day‑to‑day leadership of the facilities and operations staff to ensure daily operational success.
• Works with the Director of Operations, Retail Managers, and Visitor Services Manager to achieve favorable financial results with respect to earned income.
• Works with Facilities staff on planning, timing, and execution of major facilities and capital projects, including contract review and negotiation.
• Oversees vendor selection and contracts for external vendors, including but not limited to security, IT, housekeeping, and leased office equipment.
• Oversees the procurement and maintenance, safety and security of technology tools for Telfair employees; ensures that appropriate policies are in place for use of technology by employees.

• 10 years of progressive financial leadership including at least 5 years in the senior financial executive role.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business, and CPA, CFA or other similar professional designation a plus.
• Strong executive presence and experience interfacing with boards and important external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead cross‑functional teams and foster organizational alignment.
• Extensive experience with financial reporting and forecasting, and skill in preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial…