Vice President of Finance & Investments

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities • Harrisburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 100 years, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has partnered with donors and nonprofits across South Central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1920 as The Greater Harrisburg Foundation, TFEC is the 18th oldest community foundation in the country. Its mission is to inspire charitable giving and strengthen local communities now and for future generations. TFEC also supports regional and partner foundations through accounting, investment, and administrative services.

TFEC is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Investments to lead the organization's financial management, accounting, and investment management, as well as accounting and investment administration services TFEC provides to partner organizations. Reporting to the President & CEO and supervising the Controller (and Assistant Controller indirectly), this is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional who wants their work to directly strengthen the philanthropic capacity of an entire region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 7-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management; nonprofit or foundation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and investment management principles.
• Experience supervising staff and managing relationships with external financial and service partners.
• A collaborative leader who brings sound judgment, discretion, and the highest ethical standards to their work.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for TFEC and the partner organizations it serves.
• Oversee investment performance and relationships with investment managers and custodian banks, in partnership with the Investment Advisory Committee.
• Manage the annual audit and ensure timely, accurate tax and regulatory filings.
• Maintain oversight of and administer TFEC's Charitable Remainder Trust and Charitable Lead Trust administration.
• Oversee payroll processing.
• Supervise and develop the Controller.
• Serve as a trusted resource to the Board of Directors and its Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager