Full-Time
Chief Financial Officer
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
51-200 employees
Operates children's museum with interactive programs
Compensation Overview
$200k - $250k/yr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
The workplace is transitioning to 361 West 96th Street in late 2028 or early 2029.
MBA
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- Substantial experience as a chief financial officer or senior financial leader in a complex nonprofit, cultural, or similar organization.
- Expertise in nonprofit generally accepted accounting principles, endowment management, capital projects, and grant compliance.
- Experience managing accountability to the chief executive officer while maintaining transparent, direct communication with the board and audit committee leadership on complex risk, strategic, and capital matters.
- Experience leading through major organizational scaling or capital transitions.
- A Master of Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant credential, or equivalent advanced financial education.
- Skill in analytical storytelling.
- High standards of professional ethics, personal integrity, and sound judgment.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the chief executive officer and executive leadership team, co-authoring business models for a scaled multi-site operation and doubled budget.
- Develop innovative financial solutions that align creative ambitions with institutional resources.
- Act as liaison and thought partner to the board chair and finance and audit committee chair, providing visibility into financial modeling, cash flow and cash balance forecasting, debt compliance, and risk analysis.
- Collaborate with the finance and audit board committee, drive meeting agendas, ensure reporting and governance compliance, and escalate material financial or risk exposures.
- Professionalize internal controls and reporting frameworks.
- Design and continuously refine financial models, operating budgets, annual forecast models, cash flow and cash balance models, and long-term forecasts for the scaled operation in the new building.
- Partner with department heads and executive leadership to build, optimize, and align departmental budgets with institutional targets.
- Provide financial oversight for the $300 million capital campaign in partnership with the board chair, building committee, and finance and audit committee.
- Navigate institutional grants, pledge agreements, debt and cash management, credit facilities, liquidity bridges, and compliance reporting tied to pledge realizations.
- Oversee and optimize the endowment portfolio with the finance and audit committee to support long-term growth.
- Direct cash flow management during the transition to the new facility.
- Collaborate with program, advancement, and operations teams to monitor and evaluate financial practices.
- Lead core accounting operations, including audits, forecasting, and compliance.
- Evolve the finance team structure and promote a collaborative, responsive culture.
- Champion equitable People Operations focused on competitive, transparent compensation and benefits for a growing staff.
- Manage risk and physical assets through contract reviews and insurance management.
CMOM runs hands-on exhibits, classes, performances, and festivals to help children and families learn about themselves and the diverse world around them. Key offerings include the PlayWorks floor for preschoolers, the Gods, Myths and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece exhibit, Healthy Living programs with healthcare partners, and professional development for educators. It extends its reach through partnerships with off-site sites across New York City and nearly 50 locations, making programs accessible to many families. The goal is to support early childhood education, foster creativity in arts and sciences, promote healthy lifestyles, and build cultural awareness so children develop lifelong skills and curiosity while helping parents and educators support development.
Company Size
51-200
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Headquarters
New York City, New York
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Construction began May 5, 2026, signaling execution on the museum's biggest growth plan.
- CMOM has raised $200 million toward its $300 million campaign, including Tisch and Bezos.
- City support totals $46.1 million, validating the project with public backing.
What critics are saying
- The museum still needs $100 million, and donor fatigue can stall the 2028 opening.
- Adaptive-reuse construction inside a landmark church risks delays, cost overruns, and preservation disputes.
- If fundraising slips, CMOM remains trapped in its constrained 83rd Street footprint.
What makes Children’s Museum of Manhattan unique
- CMOM's 2026 adaptive-reuse project creates an 80,000-square-foot learning lab at 361 Central Park West.
- Its 2028 move doubles capacity and expands programming from birth to age 10.
- The museum's current Upper West Side home stays open during construction, preserving continuity.
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