VP, Finance - Hybrid

United Way Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a VP, Finance to direct the day-to-day accounting operations of UWM and its subsidiaries and safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records. The role owns core accounting functions, including the general ledger, financial close and consolidation, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance, ensuring conformity with U.S. GAAP and applicable nonprofit accounting standards. The VP, Finance will bring strong leadership and technical accounting expertise to manage the accounting cycle, strengthen internal controls, and support the CFO in delivering timely, reliable financial information. The position leads and develops the accounting team and oversees budgeting support, audits, regulatory and compliance reporting, and the organization’s accounting policies and procedures. The hybrid schedule is two days working from home and three days on-site. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in a controllership or senior accounting management role.
Strong technical command of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, monthly close processes, and internal controls.
Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team.
Experience with accounting and ERP systems.
Advanced knowledge of accounting databases, financial systems, and Excel; intermediate knowledge of Outlook and Word; and knowledge of modern web browsers.
Excellent accounting and financial reporting background and strong analytical skills.
Detail-oriented, able to multitask, and able to engage, assess, and hire capable, committed individuals while providing leadership and strategic perspective.
Strong customer service, management, and employee development skills, and ability to engage in public speaking.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
CPA or equivalent professional certification; additional certifications are a plus.
Familiarity with nonprofit accounting standards, including net asset classification and functional expense reporting.
Experience implementing and optimizing accounting and ERP systems.
Previous experience in a nonprofit organization or similar industry.
Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Direct and prioritize accounting staff activities and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, cash and investment reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, collections, revenue recognition, grant fiscal administration, and fiscal agent services.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations are accurate, complete, and timely.
Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules, and oversee the classification of net assets and functional expenses.
Ensure transactions comply with U.S. GAAP, applicable nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and issue timely, accurate GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules, and provide monthly financial activity reporting to team and department management.
Prepare account analyses and reconciliations, and research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
Review accounts receivable collection status, identify past-due accounts, direct collection efforts, correct sub-ledger account information, and prepare collection tracking reports and requested analyses.
Design, implement, monitor, and enforce internal controls over financial reporting and accounting procedures.
Maintain documented accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and the chart of accounts.
Research and document technical accounting positions and keep accounting practices current with evolving accounting pronouncements.
Support annual and semi-annual budgeting by establishing schedules, consolidating financial data, and maintaining accurate budget-to-actual reporting in the general ledger.
Coordinate and lead the annual financial statement audit, serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, and prepare audit schedules and work papers.
Oversee regulatory and compliance reporting, including Form 990 and other tax and legal filings, and ensure grant fiscal requirements are properly recorded and reported.
Prepare the annual financial report on time and maintain appropriate communication with fiscal agent entities’ management.
Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, including talent acquisition, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluation, employee development, succession planning, and corrective action.
Exercise sound judgment in personnel decisions in accordance with organizational policies.

Benefits

Three or more weeks of vacation.
12 paid holidays.
12 paid PTO days.
Competitive health benefits package.
Wellness program reimbursements up to $50 per month.
Short-term disability at no cost.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage equal to twice annual salary at no cost.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement plan with up to 6% employer funding.
Professional development opportunities.
Discounted on-site early childhood care.
Tuition assistance for an early education degree.
Free monthly transit card.
Career development through formal and informal programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges.