ZooTampa at Lowry Park is seeking a Sr. VP / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial strategy, ensure long-term sustainability, and support our mission of connecting people with wildlife. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you’ll manage all aspects of finance, drive strategic initiatives, and serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Position Summary
- Oversees the organization’s financial operations, including financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, cash flow administration, and financial reporting.
- In collaboration with the CEO, is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the institution in the areas of finance management and long-term planning.
- Monitors key performance indicators to forecast fiscal sustainability and opportunities for managed growth.
- Also accountable for project management of strategic initiatives in accordance with CEO direction and board guidance.
- All the aforementioned in accordance with industry and regulatory standards, as well as institutional objectives and policies.
Who We Are
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park is one of the most popular zoos in the southeastern U.S., with over 1.2 million visitors annually.
- We have grown to what now encompasses 56 acres of naturalistic wildlife habitats in a lush, tropical garden setting with wide-ranging activities.
- The Zoo, accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), offers popular educational programming, fun recreational amenities, up-close animal encounters and engaging seasonal events for which it has won awards as one of the country’s most family-friendly zoos.
- Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and care for animals; create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.
- Our vision is that everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife.
- Join us and become a part of creating unforgettable natural connections!
- Your day to day
Executive Leadership Team Member
- The CFO reports directly to the CEO with a dotted line to the Audit and Finance Committees, and works as part of ZooTampa’s Leadership Team which collectively serves to fulfill the following priorities:
- Integrity and quality of the brand throughout
- Safety of the product and guest experience exceeding industry standards
- Price value and overall customer satisfaction
- Ongoing financial transparency, managed growth and sustainability
- Vibrant institutional culture
Functional Priorities
- Lead overall finance operations
- Guide other business operations, including IT and business analysis
- Manage long-term planning process in coordination with the CEO
- Monitor performance metrics to ensure institutional sustainability
- Report on the financial affairs of the institution as requested by the CEO or Board of Trustees
- Serve as primary staff liaison on Board of Trustee Committees
- Conduct all activities in alignment with all relevant laws and regulations
- Evaluate and interpret overall fiscal performance
- Serve as Chair of the Product Development Team and as facilitator for the Business Development
- Oversee all audits including, but not limited to, the institution’s annual audit
- Act as primary project manager of major initiatives as assigned by the CEO
- Help staff in budgeting and spending available funds appropriately
- Direct Reports:
- VP of Business Operations
- Controller
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.
- MBA Preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- CPA preferred
- Minimum of ten plus years in finance management and planning
- Experience working as a non-profit CFO
Skills:
- Proven ability to strategically plan and assess performance metrics
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
- Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
- Ability to think ahead and plan over multi-year time span
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
- Technical skills in strategic planning and business development
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills
- High performance team member
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to additional software platforms.
Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.
- MBA Preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience CPA preferred Minimum of ten plus years in finance management and planning Experience working as a non-profit CFO
Perks
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options Life Insurance, STD, LTD, and Supplemental Insurance options 403(b) Pension Plan Generous PTO (Vacation and Wellness) time Employee Assistance Program Free admission to the Zoo, MOSI, and the Florida Aquarium Free or discounted admission to many attractions in Florida Free gym membership And so much more!
