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About the Wende

The Wende Museum is a unique cultural institution that explores the social, political, and

cultural changes of the Cold War era. Founded in 2002, it serves as an art museum, cultural

center, and archive with an extensive collection of art and artifacts. The museum offers a

platform for international scholarship, artistic interpretation, community engagement, digital

access, and experimental public programming.

The Wende Museum goes beyond the traditional boundaries of a museum, with a commitment

to community engagement and experimental public programming. Its mission is to illuminate the

past, make sense of the present, and inspire active participation in shaping the future. The

forthcoming Glorya Kaufman Creative Community Center will expand the museum's reach,

offering a dynamic space for exhibitions, events, and educational programs, as well as

state-of-the-art facilities and technology.

The Wende Museum is a hub for creative and intellectual exchange, fostering a deeper

understanding of the complex historical and cultural forces that have shaped our world

About the Position

The Wende Museum is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and manage the

Museum's accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. The

Accounting Manager will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, develop and implement

process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy, and collaborate with the Deputy

Director and Consulting Director of Finance to develop and manage Museum's annual budget,

forecasting, and financial analysis. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will take charge of the

Museum's cash flow, including forecasting and cash management, ensure compliance with all

accounting and financial regulations and policies, and oversee the Museum's construction

project financials and fixed assets.

Key Responsibilities:

● Take ownership of the Museum's accounting operations, including accounts payable,

accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.

● Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly and year-end closing

and financial statements.

● Oversee the Museum construction project financials and fixed assets. Work with the

facilities (or construction) team to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

● Lead and manage the Accounting Associate responsible for Accounts Payable and

Accounts Receivable.

● Use your expertise to develop and implement process improvements and systems to

increase the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.

● Collaborate with the Deputy Director and Consulting Director of Finance to develop

and manage the Museum's annual budget, forecasting, and financial analysis.

● Take charge of the Museum's cash flow, including forecasting and cash management.

● Ensure compliance with all accounting and financial regulations and policies.

Full-time staff position. Location is on-site, with possibility of a day or two remote once fully

trained, in a Covid conscious environment. This position has the potential to grow into the

Director of Finance role and replace the Consulting Director of Finance.

Pay: $75,000 - 90,000 depending on experience

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vacation, Sick and Holidays, parking

Position is available immediately.

To apply: submit resume and brief cover letter to [email protected]

Qualifications

Ideal candidate

● Highly organized and detail-oriented

● Critical thinker and effective communicator

● Problem solver who is at ease with rapid change

● Possesses a positive attitude and ability to look for creative solutions within the structured

world of finance

● Good time management skills and ability to work independently

Skills and Experience

● Nonprofit accounting experience required

● Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

● Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, as well as financial analysis and

reporting related to fixed assets.

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

● Ability to work collaboratively with all departments and external partners.

● CPA preferred

● QB experience preferred

● Advanced in gmail, Excel, Adobe Acrobat. Proficient in Apple operating systems, Word

Recognizing that this is an ongoing process, the Wende Museum is committed to continually increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and sustainability. People of color, LGBTQIA+ people, people without formal education, and others who may have been marginalized by conventional hiring practices are encouraged to apply.