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There's no cultural organization in the world quite like Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. With a legacy of discovery and outreach dating back to 1895, today we are a family of four diverse, dynamic museums; Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. We're committed to being inclusive, both onsite and online, and to exploring with our audiences the big ideas and issues of our time. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.

*This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh's many Benefits. 

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The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (CMP) has an annual operating budget of approximately $65 million, approximately half of which is raised by Development through foundation grants, individual giving, membership, sponsorships, and government contracts. The senior director of development operations and finance is responsible for overseeing team operations and finance for the development team, including fiscal management, donor services, and prospect management and analytics. 

This role will also serve as the primary liaison with CMP's controller and treasury departments, which provide centralized accounting, payroll, and related financial services for the museums, and also with CMP's human resources department. S/he identifies opportunities for streamlining financial processes and communication; and contributes to overall planning efforts. She/he works with the Vice President of Development, Senior Associate Vice President of Development/Campaign Director, and other staff on organizational planning initiatives to ensure that overall development operations and reporting support fundraising efforts.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Provide overall strategic direction and oversight to the donor services and operations team (responsible for gift administration, gift compliance, gift acknowledgment, and team operations) and the prospect management, analytics, and research team (responsible for campaign, goals, and other metrics reporting, fundraising plan administration, prospect management and research); 
• Strategic allocation and tactical management of fiscal resources, monitoring, financial reporting, and developing and compiling and managing the overall Development and Campaign budget; 
• Overall strategic direction and oversight for administrative operations, including office management and institutional representation with components outside Development on all non-programmatic functions related to finance, operations, IT, HR, and facilities; 
• Serves as central contact for the development team's human resources, new hire onboarding and employee satisfaction; 
• Regular convener of cross-development team consisting of donor services, prospect management and analytics, membership and annual fund, individual giving, institutional partnerships, and museum-based fundraising to ensure that the database and donor data policies and uses are consistent, donor-centered, and in compliance with all regulations. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or finance and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible work experience in prospect management and development. Background with budgeting and non-profit accounting and proficiency with computerized accounting software (preferably Blackbaud Financial Edge), Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, and Microsoft Office products. Progressive experience in a management position. Prior work experience in a cultural or educational organization and an advanced degree such as an MBA, MPA, CPA or comparable are desirable. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  The position requires accounting and financial acumen and the ability to perform and/or direct all relevant financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting for all fundraising-related activities centrally and across all four museums. Strong organizational and communication skills, high level of attention to detail, analytical problem solving, and ability to gather, analyze and communicate financial data and concepts. S/he must exhibit initiative, optimism, good humor and enthusiasm, be collaborative, team-oriented, and be equally attentive to detail and overarching goals. Accuracy, confidentiality, and discretion are essential. Familiarity with human resources processes and procedures, visitor service and basic contracts are required.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Work is primarily sedentary in nature; no special demands are required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provide Strategic Guidance on Prospect Management: In collaboration with the director of prospect development, set the overall strategy and philosophy of prospect management for a four-museum system and work with colleagues across the Development team to implement a donor-centered prospect management plan. 
2. Budget Preparation:  With input from, and under the supervision of, relevant parties (e.g., CFO, Vice President, board and finance committee) develop and implement annual budget for Development's operating, designated, and restricted funds.
3. Financial Analysis/Reporting
4. Development Operations: Actively foster communication and cooperation among the four museums to further our mission and strategic goals. 

5. Financial Operations

         Other duties as assigned.

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.

Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer -- Minorities / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.