Chief Financial Officer
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
About The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority's mission is to generate significant regional economic activity by attracting conventions, tradeshows, and other events to its world-class facilities while maximizing the investment return for the residents and businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Established in 1982, The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is an independent public authority of the Commonwealth. The Authority is governed by a 13-member board ofdirectors. Nine members are appointed by the Governor, 2 members are appointed by the Mayor of Boston, and 2 (ex officio) members are the Secretary of Administration and Finance and the Collector-Treasurer of the City of Boston or their designees.Located in the center of Boston, the MCCA owns and oversees the operations of the largest convention centers in the Northeast, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) and the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center (Hynes) in addition tothe MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank, Lot On D and the Boston Common Garage. The BCEC and Hynes have earned a rare gold standard from the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC), making Boston only the fourth city in North America and the 12th worldwide to have been awarded this top standard, the highest certification level a convention facility can achieve under strict AIPC guidelines.In 2023, the MCCA hosted 272 events at the BCEC, Hynes and MassMutual Center with 660,000 attendees, generating 555,000 hotel room nights, and $845 million in economic impact. Today, MCCA has 426 employees with an annual budget of approximately $95 million and its state-of- the-art facilities manage and promote a wide range of events from high school graduations to exhibitions to athletic events. Its facilities are widely acclaimed for offering large scale accommodations. The facility bookings currently extend to the year 2038.Learn more about the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority at https://www.massconvention.com.
The Opportunity
The MCCA seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will oversee all aspects of fiscal management of the organization, including the budget, policies, controls, accounting, treasury activities, and financial reporting, planning, and forecasting. Provides strategic leadership, financial perspective, and active contribution to management decisions. Actively works with all departments to drive the mission of the Authority. The CFO is a key member of the senior management team and staff resource to the Board of Directors and its AF&P Subcommittee.Key responsibilities for the Chief Financial Officer include but are not limited to:
Corporate Governance
Management of Finance Department Staff
Strategic Planning
Operational Planning & Analysis
Treasury & Capital Management
Contract Negotiations
Participates actively in negotiations for all significant contracts including but not limited to revenue generating and union agreements.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Financial Expertise and Administrative Management
The ideal candidate will utilize deep knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and management to develop and implement strategies, policies, and business practices that improve measurable outcomes and align with broader organizational strategy. Drawing upon exceptional planning, analytical, and organizational skills, along with excellent time management, the CFO will guide senior leaders and the MCCA team to successfully manage and implement a comprehensive financial function within a complex environment. The CFO will have experience using innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational resources to better assess, prioritize and operationalize solutions. Serving as an expert resource in these areas for the Executive Director and MCCA's leadership team, the CFO will draw upon keen quantitative reasoning and analysis skills and data evidence to provide thoughtful insight on projects and lead the organization forward with a focused and pragmatic strategy.
Strategic Leadership Through Change
In overseeing a broad portfolio, the CFO will act as a creative problem solver and remain flexible in adapting to emerging and developing needs of MCCA as the organization transitions into a new organizational chapter. Working in partnership with the Executive Director, the CFO will be able to successfully develop and implement clear, action-oriented, and innovative strategies to grow organizational capacity and improve service across a variety of functions within MCCA's network. A self-starter with a keen sense of broader priorities, the CFO will possess a high level of business acumen and judgment, with the ability to make practical, realistic, data driven, and timely decisions. As MCCA's guide through structural changes impacting financial functions across the organization, this individual will understand, analyze, and interpret complex problems and achieve sustainable solutions with the sophistication,creativity, and openness needed to identify and implement new strategies to ‘get things done.' This leader will be nimble, strategic, and collaborative at incorporating perspectives while informing decisions based on best practices.
A People-Centered Manager
Leading with strong management skills and a collaborative working style, the CFO will bring a demonstrated ability to build and motivate a diverse team toward a common purpose. This leader will inspire high performance and enhance morale to build, nurture, and retain a strong team of professionals that is focused on excellence, accountability, and efficiency. Constantly fostering and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment across an organization, the CFO will employ a command of key Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles in leading their team and infusing those values across the broader organization. The CFO will be a strategic, results-driven leader with demonstrated success in similarly complex roles with increasing responsibility in governmental or nonprofit agencies.
Relationship Builder and Collaborator
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated success in developing, cultivating, leveraging, and managing major relationships and partnerships. The CFO will collaborate closely with the Executive Director in developing strong working relationships across all organizational functions. Leading with transparency and trust, the ideal candidate will effectively provide senior leaders and direct reports alike with relevant, updated information related to overall financial and administrative matters and coalesce MCCA's team around a common path forward. Using strong facilitation skills, the CFO will employ clear and concise communication to share information verbally and in writing with a diverse range of constituents, including the Executive Director, leadership team, Finance team, staff, and external constituents. The CFO will effectively communicate complex financial data that is digestible and clearly understood by a range of both financial and non-financial constituents.
In addition, strong candidates will offer:
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is$190,000 - $205,000 with a generous benefits package.The work schedule for this position typically involves whatever hours are necessary to complete the job. The hours and days may fluctuate based upon the needs of a particular event or project, which would require the ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights, earlymornings, long days, weekends and holidays.
Contact
Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Maureen Alphonse-Charles. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5927859&targetURL=filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is devoted to strengthening community relations by generating economic impact and by developing both employment and business opportunities. Doing so allows us to effectively contribute to the city, both economically and culturally.The MCCA's success is a credit to the hard work and exceptional customer service practiced by our employees and vendors. With the increasing number of events taking place at our convention centers, our partnerships are continuing to grow. While promoting diversity and equal opportunity, we are in search of dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to join our team or to do business with us and our clients.
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Chief Financial Officer
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
About The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority's mission is to generate significant regional economic activity by attracting conventions, tradeshows, and other events to its world-class facilities while maximizing the investment return for the residents and businesses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Established in 1982, The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is an independent public authority of the Commonwealth. The Authority is governed by a 13-member board ofdirectors. Nine members are appointed by the Governor, 2 members are appointed by the Mayor of Boston, and 2 (ex officio) members are the Secretary of Administration and Finance and the Collector-Treasurer of the City of Boston or their designees.Located in the center of Boston, the MCCA owns and oversees the operations of the largest…