The Fort Wayne Zoo is seeking an experienced and passionate individual to lead the finance and business development team.
Responsibilities:
- The Vice President of Finance and Business Development oversees the Zoo’s financial health and long-term growth by managing budgets, business planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Through direct leadership in finance, legal, and business development functions, this position ensures financial sustainability while identifying new opportunities through feasibility studies, revenue strategies, and operational efficiencies.
- The Vice President of Finance and Business Development supports the Zoo’s mission by balancing financial priorities with the needs of team members, guests, animals, and the community.
- See www.fwzoo.com for a full job description.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field; seven years of combined experience in budgeting, accounting, data analysis, and business development in an organization with diverse operations and multiple priorities; and six years of supervisory experience are required.
- Experience with nonprofit, hospitality, tourism, cultural attraction, or zoological organizations is preferred.
Benefits:
- This is a full-time, exempt position requiring availability for at least a 40-hour work week year-round. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs.
- All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.
About the Fort Wayne Zoo
- The Fort Wayne Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets.
- The Fort Wayne Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs.
- The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.
Mission:
- Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.
Vision:
- To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.
About Fort Wayne
- Fort Wayne is the
- 1 Fastest Growing City in the Midwest (US Census Bureau),
- a Top 20 Best Places to Live in the US (US News & World Report),
- 1 Most Affordable City in the US (US News & World Report), and
- 1 City for Gen Z to Own a Home (money.com).
