3+ years of non-profit or related accounting experience
Experience with grants management and donor compliance
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Access
Thorough knowledge of GAAP, UGG, and nonprofit accounting principles
Strong communication skills
CPA certification preferred
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of restricted funding sources, including grants and contracts
Monitor fund activity to ensure compliance with donor intent and regulations
Collaborate with teams to develop budgets and support funding proposals
Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and audit schedules for accurate reporting
Maintain processes and documentation for compliance and stewardship
Support month-end and year-end financial reporting and audits
Benefits
Hybrid work model with at least one day onsite
Collaborative work environment across departments
Opportunity to contribute to financial stewardship of a renowned institution
Engagement with diverse funding sources and compliance challenges
Professional development opportunities in nonprofit finance
Full Job Description
Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org
Why We Need You
The Manager of Restricted Funds & Compliance plays a critical role in ensuring the effective stewardship of the Museum's grants, gifts, endowments, contracts, and other restricted funding sources. As a key partner to the Director, this position leads the day-to-day financial management and administration of restricted funds, provides guidance on compliance and financial stewardship, and works collaboratively across departments to ensure funds are managed accurately, responsibly, and in accordance with donor, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Accomplish
Manage the full lifecycle of grants, gifts, endowments, contracts, and other restricted funding sources, from setup and budgeting through reporting, stewardship, and closeout, as applicable.
Monitor restricted fund activity to ensure expenditures comply with donor intent, sponsor requirements, Museum policies, and applicable regulations.
Partner with advancement and program teams to develop budgets, support funding proposals, and provide guidance on allowable spending, fund availability, and compliance requirements.
Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, audit schedules, and other documentation to support accurate reporting and strong financial stewardship.
Maintain effective processes, controls, and documentation practices that strengthen compliance, accountability, and stewardship of grants, gifts, endowments, and other restricted funds across the Museum.
Support the Finance team with month-end and year-end financial reporting activities and annual and targeted restricted fund planning, programmatic budgets, and audits required by internal and external stakeholders.
This is a HYBRID position, requiring at least one day per week working onsite at the Museum of Science in Boston.
What We're Looking For (Competencies)
Core Competencies:
Execution & Accountability: Able to independently manage high-volume, detail-oriented work with minimal ramp-up.
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy across financial data, proposals, and compliance documentation.
Collaboration: Works effectively across Finance, Advancement, and program teams.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves compliance, budget, or documentation issues quickly.
Communication: Clearly explains grant and financial requirements to non-financial stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum qualification requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Experience: 3 or more years of non-profit (or related) accounting experience.
Basic qualifications:
Experience with grants management and donor compliance.
Advanced computer knowledge including excel and access.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP, UGG and nonprofit accounting principles.
Strong communication skills.
Preferred qualifications: CPA certification
Salary Range
$78,000-$96,500 USD
About Museum of Science
The Museum of Science is a science museum and indoor zoo in Boston, Massachusetts, located in Science Park, a plot of land spanning the Charles River. Along with over 700 interactive exhibits, the museum features a number of live presentations throughout the building every day, along with shows at the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar Omni Theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England. The museum is also an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is home to over 100 animals, many of which have been rescued and rehabilitated.
