Chief Administrative Officer

Job Description

Job Description

The Chief Administrative Officer provides strategic financial and operational leadership for the John Michael Kohler Arts Center — a nationally recognized institution with nearly 60 years of history advancing artists and connecting creativity to the community. Anchored in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and active in national conversations about contemporary, self-taught, and underrecognized art, JMKAC operates a multifaceted organization that includes exhibitions, the internationally regarded Arts/Industry residency program, the Art Preserve (the world's first museum dedicated to artist-built environments), community education, and a collection of more than 25,000 works. 

The Chief Administrative Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth. Oversee Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions. Oversee IT & HR Departments. Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

This is a role for a leader who is as comfortable presenting complex organizational strategy to a board finance committee as they are rolling up their sleeves to close out month-end financials alongside their team. At JMKAC, leadership means doing the work — not just directing it. We are looking for a CAO who sees their job as enabling the people around them and who brings genuine engagement to the details, not just the strategy. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Sets the strategic direction for all financial functions, including multi-year planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling in support of the organizational strategic plan. 
Reviews and presents reports summarizing financial position, business activity, and projections; serves as primary staff liaison to the Board Finance Committee 
Approves financial and personnel budgets with the Executive and Deputy Directors for presentation to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors 
Oversees financial compliance for grants and restricted funds in coordination with Development staff 
Manages the consolidated annual audit for JMKAC, Creation and Preservation Partners (CAPP), and Collection Acquisitions and Stewardship Partners (CASP); coordinates annual tax filings 
Oversees accounting operations for CAPP and CASP in addition to JMKAC's core financial functions 
Manages external relationships with banking institutions, insurance providers, auditors, benefit plan administrators, and government agencies 
Advises leadership on insurance coverage for property, liability, and organizational risk 
Actively participates in the work of the accounting department, including contributing directly to month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation as needed — this is a hands-on leadership role 

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