February 8, 2023
Title: Director of Finance
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), a not-for-profit learned society with offices in Boston and New York City, is seeking a full-time Director of Finance for its Boston office. This position is responsible for all accounting and financial reporting for the organization including the bi-monthly closing, producing board reports, maintaining restricted and endowment funds, conducting financial analyses as needed, and managing the annual audit through compilation of the 990 and 5500. The Director of Finance oversees the work of the Staff Accountant, liaises with the Finance and Audit Committees of the Governing Board, interacts with financial institutions, oversees human resources, maintains the organization’s fiscal records, and ensures IRS compliance. Working with the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, this position coordinates and prepares the annual budget.
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The AIA offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, a retirement plan funded by the organization, generous PTO, flexible hours, and the ability to work remotely.
Compensation range: $110-115K
Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@archaeological.org to apply.
About the Employer:
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is North America’s oldest and largest organization devoted to the world of archaeology. The Institute is a nonprofit group founded in 1879 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1906. Today, the AIA has over 200,000 Members belonging to more than 100 Local Societies in the United States, Canada, and overseas. Our members include professional archaeologists, corresponding members, students, and enthusiasts, all united by a shared passion for archaeology and its role in furthering human knowledge.
Since 1948 the AIA has published the highly regarded bimonthly popular magazine Archaeology with a readership of more than 700,000 and the acclaimed scholarly publication the American Journal of Archaeology. The AIA is an educational organization offering resources to scholars, an Annual Meeting for the exchange of ideas and information, and a wide-ranging public education program for inquiring minds of all ages. Go to www.archaeological.org for more information.
The AIA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and work environment. We welcome all applicants. Applicants for employment and employees are reviewed on their individual qualifications for a position. Under no circumstances will the AIA discriminate against qualified individuals based on race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, disability, mental illness, genetics, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. The AIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing discrimination in the Boston and New York offices.