Executive Vice President, Finance & Operations
Company: The J. Paul Getty Trust
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
Executive Vice President, Finance & Operations
Job Family
Professional/Managerial
Type
Regular Full-Time
Position Status
Getty Center
Workplace Type
Hybrid/Partially Remote
Salaried/Hourly
Salaried
Hiring Pay Scale
$750,000+
Program/Department
Finance and Accounting - 0108-Office of VP Finance and Admin
Requisition Number
2024-4405
ERRP Eligible
No
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty
Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are
essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission.
The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry
and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency,
and cooperation. We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace
that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve
and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and
experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and
persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
The J. Paul Getty Trust ("Getty") is a leading international
cultural and arts institution based in Los Angeles. The Trust is
comprised of four distinct Programs: the Getty Conservation
Institute, the Getty Foundation, the Getty Research Institute, and
the J. Paul Getty Museum. These four Programs work independently
and collaboratively to preserve and present the world's cultural
heritage through their collections, exhibitions, conservation work,
research, scholarship, and philanthropy. Job Summary The Executive
Vice President, Finance and Operations (EVP) is a crucial strategic
partner to the CEO, Katherine Fleming. The EVP will join Getty at
an exciting period of institutional growth and evolution and will
serve as a key member of the executive team as the institution
leans into its "One Getty" identity. In partnership with the CEO,
the Program Directors, and other leaders across Getty, and in
collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the EVP will apply
experience, vision, and innovation to build on Getty's record and
accelerate and amplify its impact. The ideal leader will be highly
strategic and inclusive, capable of aligning present-day
operational effectiveness with the organization's financial assets
and future ambitions. The EVP will embed an operational framework
guided by forward-looking financial and governance principles -
particularly with regard to sustainability and capital improvements
- in order to solidify the foundation upon which Getty will
continue to evolve. A trusted advisor to the CEO and her team, the
EVP will be an incisive and innovative leader who can influence and
build consensus across the organization. The EVP will lead Getty's
finance and operational functions, including Facilities, Human
Resources/DEAI, Insurance/Risk Management, Security/Visitor
Services, and Sustainability. Getty is being assisted in this
process by Spencer Stuart and welcomes nominations or expressions
of interest. If you wish to submit application materials, please
send an email message with supporting materials to:
GettyEVPFO@spencerstuart.com. Only individuals who express interest
in this way will be considered for this search.
Major Job Responsibilities
Leadership
Work as a key colleague of the CEO in
matters concerning Getty, its mission, and programs, including
serving as her representative as needed and appropriate.Anticipate
needs, problems, and opportunities that Getty may face in the
future and develop strategies to support the CEO in leveraging
opportunities and mitigating issues.Work with the CEO and executive
team to influence and implement Getty's strategic priorities and
vision, especially in the area of sustainability, collections care,
operations, and facilities.Build collaborative, mutually respectful
working relationships across the Getty.Financial
Management/Analysis
Develop and maintain a Getty-wide,
long-range, strategic financial vision that guides the organization
and drives and/or transforms planning and budgeting
processes.Comprehensively and responsibly steward Getty's finances
to secure the institution's long-term future and wellbeing.Work in
partnership with the Board, especially the Finance and Audit
Committee Chairs, ensuring that relevant information and materials
are digestible, transparent, and offer actionable recommendations
to improve financial performance and guide strategic decisions.Lead
Getty's CEO, Executive team, and other departments in the
development and implementation of the annual operating budget and
ensure that it reflects the priorities of the CEO and Board.Oversee
organizational budgets, forecasts, and financial and expense
controls, ensuring accurate, timely, and clear financial
information is provided to the CEO and Board of Trustees. Ensure
preparation and delivery of financial statements and tax returns;
external annual financial audits; and Getty's tax-exempt and
taxable debt programs.Business and Operational Functions
Getty is commencing several major
capital improvement projects which will require the immediate
engagement of the new EVP. These include efforts that will: address
aging facilities, sustainability, and climate change; create a
visitor experience that is more welcoming for all communities;
increase parking; modernize energy operations; renovate
transportation (Tram); update food services spaces that support
staff and visitors; and provide larger and improved exhibition,
program, collection care and storage, and conference space.Provide
leadership to and support of the functional areas reporting to EVP,
ensuring equitable impact across the organization.Ensure Getty is
supported in the operation of all its facilities to safeguard its
collections, visitors, and staff.Lead and work collaboratively with
others to provide a high-quality experience for visitors, provide a
quality work environment for staff, and support the work of Getty's
four programs.Consider overall space needs and challenges, leading
efforts and working with necessary parties across Getty to develop
solutions.Oversee and support sustainability commitments that will
result in impactful programs and collaboration.Function as
Emergency Response Lead if/when such matters arise, ensuring proper
response and communication.
Qualifications
Entrepreneurial problem-solver, with proven strategic and
relationship-building skills. In addition to having a strong
affinity for Getty's mission the EVP will bring a track record of
forward-looking, collaborative leadership, taking an innovative
approach to ensuring an organization's long-term future and
devising the systems and processes required to achieve that. The
successful candidate will have experience delivering sustained
operational and financial impact, preferably in a context of
evolution anchored by a core identity. The EVP will have served as
a critical strategic advisor, acting as a key representative of an
organization's best interests and a thoughtful steward of its
future.
At least 10 years of senior-level
financial and operations management in a large, complex,
multi-faceted non-profit, for-profit or public organization,
preferably with a track record of leading a diverse portfolio
including facilities, construction, and sustainability.Demonstrated
ability to develop and implement an innovative, shared vision for
the future, translating long-term goals into day-to-day operations,
and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes.Experience
integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into
operational and financial strategies. Preference for experience
successfully integrating sustainability initiatives.Track record of
developing and managing teams in a mission-driven environment and
embedding a cohesive and people-oriented culture which includes a
focus on diversity, equity, and inclusivity.Bachelor's degree
required; advanced degree such as an MBA is preferred.Highly
developed and excellent communication (written and oral) and
interpersonal skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to create a multi-year operation
al and financial roadmap to support Getty's mission, strategy, and
goals, rooted in guiding principles of social and environmental
impact, inclusivity, and gold-standard governance .Capable of
parsing and prioritizing Getty's necessarily varied needs and
interests, nimbly adjusting and refining strategic direction to
best serve the entire organization and its longevity.Competent to
thoughtfully and innovatively steward Getty's identity and assets,
remaining rooted in Getty's mission while delivering changes that
enabl e the organization's growth and evolution.Proven track record
of considering and soliciting input from a variety of stakeholders,
engaging others in open dialogue to embed a culture of openness and
inclusivity which is essential to the Getty's growth and success.
Skilled at building relationships at all levels, fostering a
trusting and supportive culture, while l eading through influence
and modeling the "One Getty" identity.Adept at negotiating with a
genuine give-and-take approach that takes all parties' perspectives
into account.Openly and visibly supports Getty's continued efforts
for diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion for its
employees and visitors.Experience delivering strategic change,
operational efficiencies, improvements to systems and processes,
and innovative reinvention in a way that honors and preserves
Getty's culture and identity.Demonstrated ability to set
continually higher goals for teams and the organization, which are
ambitious but achievable.Is energized by challenge, improvement,
and optimization, constantly seeking opportunities to better serve
Getty's mission and impact through operational
enhancements.Intellectually curious, with a keen interest in the
visual arts and humanities and/or a passion for the Getty's mission
to promote and ensure a vital civil society.
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