Vice President of Finance and Administration

NCLR – National Center for LGBTQ Rights•Sacramento, CA

3d•$164,690 - $177,872•Remote

About The Position

The Vice-President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) is a key member of National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) senior management team and interacts regularly with members of the Board of Directors and Board Committees. The VPFA reports directly to the President and works collaboratively with the co-director of the Department of Business Administration to provide strategic financial administrative leadership. The VPFA is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, cash and investments, insurance, risk mitigation, information technology and audit functions of the organization.

Requirements

Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience; master’s degree, MBA or CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit or mission-driven finance leadership.
Experience managing finance teams and building inclusive, accountable team culture.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial regulations, grants management, and compliance.
Strategic thinker with excellent judgment, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated success advising senior leadership and boards on complex financial matters.
Committed to racial and economic equity and reflect these values in your work.

Nice To Haves

master’s degree, MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the President and Board of Directors on organizational fiscal strategy and execution.
Serve on the Senior Management Team to establish organizational priorities and workflow.
Collaborate with senior leadership in Advancement, Legal, and Programs to ensure financial responsibility, internal controls, and risk management through the organization.
Oversee accounting functions and related financial activities and supervise the accounting staff and contractors. Establish and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets.
Co-direct the Department of Business Administration and lead the areas of finance, accounting, information technology, risk management, investments, cash and banking and organizational policy and administration
Oversee treasury management and maintain appropriate cash levels for liquidity and short-term investments.
Establish and maintain accounting control over donor-restricted, board-designated, and investment funds.
Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of timely financial reports, including financial statements and cash flow projections.
Provide and present financial reports to staff, committees and the board of directors.
Direct the preparation, review, maintenance, and analysis of annual operating budgets and long-range financial projections.
Monitor the organization’s investment portfolio, implement policies as approved by the Investment Committee, and in collaboration with investment advisors.
Oversee the annual audit under the direction of the Audit Committee and manage the issuance of annual financial statements.
Manage the preparation of tax returns, information returns, and related reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Serve as an executive reviewer for all NCLR contracts and agreements.
Act as signatory on all NCLR banking accounts.
Direct, negotiate, and manage insurance policies and risk management policies and procedures.
Serve as committee staff lead for the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Audit Committee.
Manage the financial component of employee benefits and 401K programs and ensure compliance with financial procedures and audit requirements.
Collaborate with the Vice President of People, Culture and Equity to prepare and monitor salary and benefit schedules.
Lead effective contract management processes, including review and negotiation; timely and accurate reporting; proper financial controls; budget management and performance tracking.
Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures, identifying and addressing financial issues as related to contracting, compliance and risk mitigation.
Co-direct the Department of Business Administration (BusAdmin) and co-supervise the BusAdmin staff with the VP of People, Culture and Equity (VPPCE).
Foster a positive organizational culture that embodies and puts into action the organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism.
Provide proactive, accurate and expeditious business advice that facilitates the achievement of non-profit business objectives and continuously supports, educates and advises leadership and staff on initiatives that meet the standards of the law, and ensure low risk, high-efficiency organizational management.
Supervise staff and third parties to ensure smooth day-to-day administration of the contract and risk management functions of the organization, including: Oversee State Registration reporting.
Stay informed about relevant laws and regulations affecting the nonprofit sector.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Oversee facility operations and office administration as it relates to a remote working environment.
Proactively ensure that employees and programs leverage technology to optimize communications, operations, and security throughout the organization.
Partner with the Director of Business Administration & HR in supervising the external technology services contractor to ensure smooth day-to-day technology operations of the organization and ability of staff to be productive and efficient, leveraging appropriate tools and technology, including: Plan for and implement continuous improvement of IT infrastructure in order to ensure a consistent and secure environment.
Ensure institutional records are maintained in an accessible yet secure manner and oversee records retention policies and procedures.
Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies and strategies; provide regular training to mitigate risk while avoiding service interruption.

Benefits

up to 17 days of vacation per year (based on employment status)
sick leave
up to 15 paid holidays (based on employment status)
medical/health/vision insurance coverage with 90% of premiums covered by employer
a 401(k) plan and employer contribution
short-term and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
Section 125 flexible spending pre-tax plans for qualified health and/or childcare expenses
family planning and transition related care stipend
sabbatical leave
Section 132 transportation and parking pre-tax benefits
qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program through the Department of Education