Boise Art Museum seeks a Controller upon the retirement of our financial manager after a long, successful career at BAM. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this in-person, hands-on role is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Museum's financial operations, general non-profit accounting, and benefits administration. The position provides financial insights in support of financial planning and decision making and establishes and ensures internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and contracts across the organization. The position directly executes day-to-day tasks such as:  general ledger maintenance; budgeting; file maintenance of accounting and financial schedules, reports, and statements; payroll processing; employee onboarding; benefits administration; and risk management; as well as grants and board committee support. 

Anticipated Start Date: December 7, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in senior-level nonprofit finance / accounting of mid-sized organization required (minimum $2M annual budget) with strong understanding of cost control principles and GAAP, and demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, tracking investments, and creating financial reports
• Minimum 3 years of employee benefits administration experience (including health, dental, vision, retirement, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, workers’ compensation)
• Able to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare clear, concise, accurate, and timely financial reports, statements, and projections
• Strong computer skills, particularly
• Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency, Word, Outlook - including formatting, linking, formulas, and calculated fields)
• Accounting software and databases (QuickBooks)
• Payroll platforms (ADP or similar)
• Grant portals (federal, state, private foundations)
• Electronic fund transfer platforms
• Highly ethical, trustworthy, and mature in dealing with others, and able to safeguard confidential information appropriately
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Accounting or Business Administration; with 3-5 years of experience in senior-level non-profit finance / accounting for a mid-sized organization. Equivalent training, education, or experience considered.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehension of the English language.

To Apply

Please send 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references to hr@boiseartmuseum.org.