What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Field Museum?
Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.
The Field Museum's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in developing and implementing its operational imperatives and strategic initiatives and serves as a vital member of the President’s Team.
The CFO will ensure the Museum’s financial strength and enable its profitable operation by planning, directing, and leading the financial activities of the organization, including financial planning & analysis; treasury; accounting and control; audit; tax; grants administration;
facilities planning and operations; and protection services.
The CFO will assist the CEO with critical strategic decisions and resource allocation for the museum. Working closely with the CEO and COO as a business partner, the CFO will be responsible for setting and implementing the Field Museum’s financial strategy and driving initiatives to advance the Field’s overall objectives. In particular, the CFO will be responsible for managing the Long-term Financial Plan, which is an essential element of the Strategic Plan.
The CFO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, who regularly interacts with the Board of Trustees. They will work closely and maintain in-depth relations with the Board of Trustees and serve as liaisons with the Finance, Budget Subcommittee, Audit, Investment, Debt Oversight, and Facilities Committees of the Board. The CFO oversees the following departments: Finance and Accounting, Facilities Planning and Operations, and Protection Services. As such, the CFO’s responsibility includes directing a team of five direct reports, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
This search is being managed by Russell Reynold Associates. Applications of interest with CV/Resume should be submitted to:
Alison P. Ranney, alison.ranney@russellreynolds.com, and Maggie Walsh, maggie.walsh@russellreynolds.com
The Field Museum's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a crucial role in developing and implementing its operational imperatives and strategic initiatives and serves as a vital member of the President’s Team.
The CFO will ensure the Museum’s financial strength and enable its profitable operation by planning, directing, and leading the financial activities of the organization, including financial planning & analysis; treasury; accounting and control; audit; tax; grants administration;
facilities planning and operations; and protection services.
The CFO will assist the CEO with critical strategic decisions and resource allocation for the museum. Working closely with the CEO and COO as a business partner, the CFO will be responsible for setting and implementing the Field Museum’s financial strategy and driving initiatives to advance the Field’s overall objectives. In particular, the CFO will be responsible for managing the Long-term Financial Plan, which is an essential element of the Strategic Plan.
The CFO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, who regularly interacts with the Board of Trustees. They will work closely and maintain in-depth relations with the Board of Trustees and serve as liaisons with the Finance, Budget Subcommittee, Audit, Investment, Debt Oversight, and Facilities Committees of the Board. The CFO oversees the following departments: Finance and Accounting, Facilities Planning and Operations, and Protection Services. As such, the CFO’s responsibility includes directing a team of five direct reports, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
This search is being managed by Russell Reynold Associates. Applications of interest with CV/Resume should be submitted to:
Alison P. Ranney, alison.ranney@russellreynolds.com, and Maggie Walsh, maggie.walsh@russellreynolds.com
