Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$210k–$225k/yr
Summary The Vice President of Finance is a new position being added to the Spy Museum team. The position leads the Museum’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, and finance operations. Reporting to th…
Skills: Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Cash Flow Planning, GAAP Compliance, Budgeting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • On-site
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Leads the museum's financial strategy, planning, and operations while overseeing the finance and accounting team. Acts as a strategic advisor to the President, COO, and Board of Directors to ensure long-term institutional sustainability.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a CPA and/or MBA with significant progressive leadership experience in complex nonprofit finance. Must possess expertise in GAAP, Form 990, and managing multiple revenue streams.
The Vice President of Finance is a new position being added to the Spy Museum team. The position leads the Museum’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, and finance operations. Reporting to the President & COO, this role provides strategic and hands-on leadership for a complex nonprofit with multiple revenue streams, significant transaction volume, and long-term financial planning needs.
The VP oversees the finance and accounting team, strengthens systems and processes, supports board-level decision-making, and uses technology, data, and automation to improve efficiency and insight.
· Strategic Financial Thinker- anticipates future financial opportunities and risks, translates complex data into actionable insights, and develops long-term strategies that support organizational sustainability and growth.
· Trusted Advisor - builds credibility with executives, board members, auditors, and external partners by providing sound judgment, clear recommendations, and transparent financial guidance that enables confident decision-making.
· Operational Excellence Driver - continuously improves processes, systems, and workflows by leveraging technology, automation, and data to increase efficiency, strengthen reporting, and enhance organizational performance.
· Accountable Steward- protects the organization's financial resources through strong controls, compliance, risk management, and disciplined oversight while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
Strategic Finance Leadership
· Lead financial strategy, forecasting, and long-range planning.
· Develop scenario models, decision-support tools, and clear recommendations for leadership.
· Advise on investments, growth opportunities, financial risks, and institutional sustainability.
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting
· Own forecasting, analysis, dashboards, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
· Improve the clarity, timeliness, and usefulness of monthly financial reporting.
· Communicate trends, risks, and opportunities clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.
Capital Planning and Treasury
· Lead planning for capital needs, reserves, major projects, and long-term financial capacity.
· Oversee treasury planning, banking relationships, cash management, and investment support.
· Recommend capital priorities, reserve use, and funding strategies.
Accounting, Compliance, and Internal Controls
· Oversee accounting operations in partnership with the Controller.
· Ensure strong controls, policies, segregation of duties, fraud prevention, and compliance.
· Oversee audit, Form 990, GAAP compliance, and external advisor relationships.
Board and Committee Support
· Serve as primary staff partner to the Board Treasurer and Finance & Audit Committee.
· Prepare and present clear materials on results, forecasts, risks, and recommendations.
· Help the committee focus on strategy, planning, risk oversight, audit, and compliance.
Team Leadership and Process Improvement
· Lead, develop, and clarify roles across the finance and accounting team.
· Identify training needs, improve workflows, and reduce manual work.
· Promote accountability, responsiveness, continuous improvement, and smart use of technology, AI, and automation.
· Bachelor’s degree required; CPA and/or MBA required.
· Significant progressive finance/accounting leadership experience, preferably in a complex nonprofit with multiple revenue streams.
· Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis, cash management, audit, Form 990, GAAP, and nonprofit compliance.
· Experience working with boards, finance committees, auditors, and external advisors.
· Strong leadership, judgment, communication, change-management, systems, and data skills.
• Experience in a museum, cultural institution, visitor-serving nonprofit, or similarly complex mission-driven organization.
• Experience with earned revenue models, contributed revenue, retail, hospitality, ticketing environments, or public-facing transactional businesses.
• Familiarity with nonprofit capital planning and board-level financial governance.
· Strong people management and ability to develop and lead a team with varying skill levels.
· Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate complex financial information to all stakeholders.
· Financial systems expertise such as Sage Intacct.
· Expert at Microsoft Excel.
· Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) with company match
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Additional wellness and employee benefits
· Free parking or Metro reimbursement
For consideration, please submit resume along with a cover letter online.
We've been expecting you...
The International Spy Museum, a 501(c)(3) private non-profit, opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events. The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions as well as help bring to life the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history. The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way and to provide a context that fosters understanding of their important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the role spies have played in world events throughout history. It is committed to the apolitical presentation of the history of espionage in order to provide visitors with nonbiased, accurate information.
Offices: 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 , US
We've been expecting you...
The International Spy Museum, a 501(c)(3) private non-profit, opened in Washington, DC on July 19, 2002. It is the only public museum in the United States solely dedicated to espionage and the only one in the world to provide a global perspective on an all-but-invisible profession that has shaped history and continues to have a significant impact on world events. The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions as well as help bring to life the strategies and techniques of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history. The mission of the International Spy Museum is to educate the public about espionage and intelligence in an engaging way and to provide a context that fosters understanding of their important role in and impact on current and historic events. The Museum focuses on human intelligence and reveals the role spies have played in world events throughout history. It is committed to the apolitical presentation of the history of espionage in order to provide visitors with nonbiased, accurate information.
Offices: 700 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024 , US