Vice President of Finance and Administration - Nonprofit

Humane Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Humane Colorado is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration to provide strategic and tactical leadership for the organization’s financial and administrative functions. As a member of the executive team, this leader guides financial strategy, oversees finance and facilities teams, and is responsible for accounting and finance, facilities, capital planning, investments, legal matters, compliance, and risk management. The role partners with organizational leaders and the Board to advance strategic priorities and strengthen resources supporting the organization’s animal-welfare mission. The Vice President oversees financial policies, controls, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, investments, and nonprofit accounting compliance. The position also oversees facilities, security, and capital projects; coordinates legal support and filings; reviews contracts and other agreements; and manages insurance and organizational risk. The role represents management to Board committees, supports fundraising and grant compliance, participates in community and donor activities, and leads, develops, and evaluates staff. The position works primarily in an office setting and requires travel to different work sites. The schedule is five eight-hour shifts. The annual salary is $160,000–$180,000, with starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least seven years of senior-level financial management experience, including capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
At least five years of direct leadership over teams of three or more employees.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, planning, and critical-thinking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
If driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Demonstrated capabilities relevant to the position include financial acumen, fiscal responsibility, analytical thinking, leadership, people care, project and process management, contract review, facility and capital-project coordination, community partnerships, conflict management, and delivering results.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFM.
Experience in a nonprofit environment.
Working knowledge of building facilities operations and ability to provide effective oversight, support, and coordination of facilities personnel and related activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee accounting and financial policies and procedures to meet current and future organizational needs.
Direct and monitor the organization’s financial position, fiscal controls, financial integrity, and appropriate use of debt.
Oversee compliance with local, state, and financial reporting requirements.
Direct and coordinate budgeting and related activities.
Provide financial planning, analysis tools, and reporting systems to support strategic initiatives and business plans.
Represent management on the Audit and Finance & Administration committees and attend Board of Directors meetings.
Oversee facilities maintenance, security, and facility capital projects.
Coordinate legal review and support, including work with outside counsel on litigation, regulatory issues, and donor estate gifts.
Assist with administration and submission of estate-gift documentation and processing.
Ensure timely completion and filing of federal, state, local, and agency legal filings.
Ensure accounting systems conform to applicable GAAP and nonprofit audit principles.
Implement and monitor the organization’s investment strategy and performance, ensuring assets are invested in accordance with established policies.
Analyze outside-vendor performance to ensure organizational needs and goals are met.
Review legal agreements, contracts, bids, and proposals; lead and conduct requests for proposals as needed.
Review and respond to legal subpoenas in accordance with the organization’s Subpoena and Patron Confidentiality policy.
Review workforce plans and programs for alignment with organizational strategy and goals.
Assess organizational needs and risk exposure and provide cost-effective, competitive insurance solutions.
Establish and monitor staff safety and regulatory compliance.
Represent the organization at special events, community meetings, conferences, and other activities to promote its mission.
Participate in donor events, meetings, and tours.
As an executive-team member, participate in and lead development of strategic initiatives and broad organizational objectives.
Monitor and evaluate departmental processes and procedures to maximize efficient use of resources.
Manage and develop staff through communication, leadership, guidance, and resources; recruit, select, hire, train, orient, mentor, evaluate, coach, counsel, discipline, and reward staff.
Collaborate with Development and Communications teams to support fundraising efforts and campaigns, including impact stories and reports.
Ensure program grant compliance and the quality of services and evaluations.
Interact and collaborate with employees at all organizational levels and, as applicable, the public and business partners, maintaining clear, cooperative, professional, and respectful communication.
Support a positive team environment, address conflict directly, and appropriately express concerns.
Travel to different work sites.