Sr VP Finance/Operations

Job Title: Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Compensation: $125,000 - $130,000 plus benefits

About Omaha Childrens Museum

For nearly 50 years, Omaha Childrens Museum (OCM) has been a special place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world works, and learn through play. A favorite regional destination, OCM is one of the most visited museums in Nebraska, serving approximately 300,000 visitors annually through:

Enriching hands-on exhibits, special visiting exhibits, and OCM-built exhibits that make their premieres in Omaha before traveling the country;

Play-based programming designed to inspire and educate young children through field trips, summer camps, community partnerships, and daily museum events;

Engaging experiences for children across the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro through Museum Without Walls outreach events and for pre-K through 2nd-grade students at 30 Title 1 schools through the popular Partner School Program.

OCM is partnering with nonprofit Heritage Omaha to launch a $110 million capital campaign through the Omaha Childrens Trust (OCT) to design, build, and fully activate a vibrant new museum at Omahas RiverFront. The projects mission is to create a thoughtfully designed childrens museum at Omahas RiverFront shaped by best practices in early child development, offering fun, inclusive exhibits and programming that spark joy, curiosity, and connection for young children and their caregivers. OCM will be moving to its new location in 2027. The individual serving in the position of Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations (Sr. VP) will play a critical role in carrying out this mission.

Job Summary

The Sr. VP is essential to advancing the Omaha Childrens Museum (OCM) mission, managing financial, operational, and human resources. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role supports the Board in fiduciary oversight and strategic resource management. The Sr. VP advises on strategic direction and ensures day-to-day operational excellence in partnership with the CEO. This position also plays a key role in strategic financial planning, risk management, and internal communications to align financial and operational strategies with OCM's long-term goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uphold OCMs mission, values, and strategic priorities in all responsibilities.
• Lead finance, operations, and HR functions, following priorities set by the CEO and Boards Finance Committee.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting (accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and payroll).
• Administer HR functions, including policies, benefits, contracts, hiring, and compliance with employment laws.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within HR practices, ensuring a supportive and inclusive workplace aligned with OCMs values.
• Direct annual budgeting processes, including drafting, revising, and assessing long-term projections and risks.
• Develop and execute strategic financial plans, including multi-year forecasting, to support OCMs mission and long-term objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage organizational risks to protect OCMs assets and ensure sustainable growth.
• Oversee cash and collections management, optimizing returns and maintaining liquidity.
• Negotiate billing schedules and manage contract setups.
• Supervise facilities management, collaborating with the Facilities Committee for upkeep and strategic planning.
• Work with the Development Department on fundraising initiatives; provide guidance on donor transactions like stock transfers.
• Develop succession planning strategies for key roles to ensure continuity in finance, operations, and HR.
• Integrate environmental and social responsibility into operations, supporting OCMs sustainability and community impact goals.
• Lead internal communications to foster engagement across stakeholders, including Board, staff, and partners.
• Implement technology strategies that support digital transformation and improve organizational efficiency.

Direct Reports

• Director of Administration & Accounting
• Director of Facilities
• Director of Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven strategic leadership and organizational abilities
• Effective time and project management, with attention to detail
• Proficiency in finance software and non-profit operations
• Commitment to ethical leadership and advancing DEI within the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills; thrives in fast-paced environments
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Advanced communication skills for engaging a range of stakeholders, including Board members and funders
• Skilled in change management to lead organizational shifts and adapt to evolving trends
• Knowledge of non-profit business management, finance, HR, and digital transformation
• Familiarity with fundraising and capital campaigns (preferred)
• Skilled negotiator aligned with OCMs mission and values
• Ability to resolve conflicts while upholding respect and dignity for all parties

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business or Accounting (Masters preferred)

Apply To

Please submit cover letter and resume to NEXT Recruitment & Consulting at www.nextrcinc.com.

Omaha Childrens Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Omaha Childrens Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.