Elizabeth Montgomery Brown

About Elizabeth Montgomery Brown

As Chief Financial Officer for both the Soulsville Foundation and The Soulsville Charter…

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Soulsville Foundation

   Dec 2021 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   Serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Soulsville Foundation, overseeing finance, operations, human resources, IT, and facilities for a nonprofit that includes the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Stax Music Academy. Lead strategic planning and financial management for the organization’s share of a combined $15M+ campus-wide budget.Finance & Compliance-Oversee all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, grant management, reporting, and compliance-Prepare and present monthly and annual financial reports to executive leadership and the Board of Directors-Lead annual audits, improve internal controls, and ensure alignment with funder and grantor requirements-Manage cash flow planning, monitor financial performance, and ensure long-term sustainability.Operations & Infrastructure-Supervise IT systems across a multi-entity campus with more than active devices, leading vendor transitions, systems upgrades, and cybersecurity planning-Direct facilities operations for a historic campus that spans nearly a city block, including capital projects, maintenance, and contract oversight-Lead marketing strategy and oversee ROI-based evaluation of promotional initiatives.Human Resources & Team Leadership-Oversee HR, payroll, and benefits administration; lead recruitment, onboarding, compensation review, and staff development-Maintain and update the employee handbook, organizational chart, and internal communications structure-Manage and develop cross-functional teams across finance, HR, facilities, marketing, and IT.Strategic Partnership-Collaborate with the CEO on organizational planning and key operational decisions-Contribute to the development of long-term strategic goals with an emphasis on sustainability, alignment, and performance across all departments.

Skills

• Singing
• Strategic Planning
• Music Production
• Entertainment Industry
• Record Labels
• Film
• Music
• Entertainment
• Payroll
• Music Licensing
• Microsoft Office
• Copyright Law
• Financial Reporting
• Television
• Songwriting
• Sound
• Royalties
• Financial Statements
• Accounting
• Managerial Finance
• Music Industry
• Recording
• Guitarist
• Licensing
• Social Media
• Business Affairs
• Music Publishing