SVP - Finance Foundation

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Finance provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of the Foundation’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with its mission and philanthropic priorities. In partnership with and under the direction of the President & CEO, the SVP supports the Board of Directors/Trustees and its committees with accurate, timely, decision-ready financial and operational information. The role may contribute to Board engagement as requested and coordinated through the President and serves as a key financial advisor to the President. The SVP leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, long-range strategy, accounting, financial reporting, gift accounting, grants administration, planned-gift reporting, and stewardship of donor-restricted funds. The position ensures that donations, deferred revenue, and revenue releases to the Health System and related entities are recorded accurately and comply with donor intent and accounting standards. It oversees investment portfolio monitoring, spending-policy compliance, endowment reporting, cash management, financial close processes, audits, required filings, and financial systems and controls. The SVP directly supervises the Controller, gift-entry administration team, grant accountant(s), and finance and database executive administrative support, fostering accountability, accuracy, professional development, and continuous improvement. The role manages relationships with banking institutions, portfolio managers, audit teams, and independent contractors, and coordinates with the President to serve as the Foundation’s financial liaison to HonorHealth finance leadership. The position also undertakes special projects at the request of the President, Board of Trustees, or senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business with a Finance or Accounting emphasis.
At least 7 years of senior-level financial management and operations experience; nonprofit experience is required as stated in the experience section, with preference for nonprofit or foundation finance leadership and direct exposure to fundraising operations.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
At least 5 years of experience in fundraising or a related business management field.
Extensive experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations relating to research issues.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, MBA, CPA, and/or J.D.
Nonprofit or foundation finance leadership with direct exposure to fundraising operations.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of Foundation financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, sustainability, and alignment with mission and philanthropic priorities.
Partner with the President & CEO and support the Board of Directors/Trustees and its Finance and Audit Committees as directed and coordinated through the President.
Monitor the Foundation investment portfolio, spending-policy compliance, and endowment reporting.
Direct financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial strategy; review and interpret financial reports for executive and Board-level decision-making.
Prepare Board materials, analysis, and recommendations as requested and coordinated through the President.
Collaborate with external auditors and independent contractors; oversee the annual audit process and presentation of results.
Direct accounting and financial management functions and oversee the annual budget, financial monitoring, financial statements, regulatory filings, and reports required by governing bodies and external agencies.
Maintain compliance with GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, applicable nonprofit cost principles, and other relevant requirements.
Oversee preparation and filing of required federal tax returns, including IRS Form 990, and ensure the Annual Report’s financial information is accurate and consistent with audited results.
Oversee accounting and reporting for pledges, contributions, grants, charitable gift annuities, bequests, contracts, and other complex gift vehicles.
Monitor grants and contracts for compliance with funding requirements and reporting deadlines; ensure donor-restricted and deferred revenue is accurately recorded, tracked, and released to the Health System and related entities.
Serve as the financial liaison to HonorHealth, coordinating with HonorHealth Finance on consolidation support, audit remediation, and internal control matters.
Contribute to Foundation strategic planning and implement strategies for Finance and Gift Entry operations.
Oversee cash management, including receipts, deposits, transfers, investments, and purchasing practices.
Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes; evaluate and recommend improvements to financial systems, policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensure compliance with governmental and private funding-source reporting requirements and provide financial analysis of existing and proposed programs, services, and facilities.
Lead, develop, and supervise the Finance and Accounting team, including the Controller, accounting and finance staff, gift-entry administration, grant accounting, and related administrative support.
Develop and strengthen accounting, reporting, and financial management systems and processes; ensure timely submission of programmatic, operational, fiscal, and personnel reports.
Foster a collaborative, ethical, high-accountability work environment.