VP of Finance
About The Position
Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is seeking an experienced VP of Finance to manage its finance and accounting operations and serve as a key leader on the organization’s executive team. The role requires extensive nonprofit finance and accounting experience and the ability to work in a collaborative, complex, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. The VP of Finance oversees day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, billing, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll. The role also develops and improves financial processes and procedures and adapts the systems and infrastructure needed to support ongoing operations and FSRI’s business objectives. The position calls for a collaborative approach and a commitment to providing timely, accurate, high-quality information and service. The position is based at Orms Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It involves residential and community visits, travel between community locations and office sites, and the ability to use walkways, stairs, or elevators and lift up to 20 pounds. Bilingual or ASL skills are compensated at an additional 6% above base pay; multilingual skills are compensated at an additional 8% above base pay. FSRI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and work-life benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
- Genuine commitment to Family Service of Rhode Island’s mission.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strong financial leadership, ability to bring best practices to the organization, and a hands-on, tactical work style.
- Success managing month-end and year-end close processes and timelines.
- High proficiency in accounting and financial management systems, business operations, and standard office software.
- Proven experience managing finance teams and ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information and work effectively with non-financial colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Flexibility in responding to new situations, changes, and challenges; openness to new ideas and continuous learning.
- Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
- Ability to travel between community locations and office sites and use walkways, stairs, and/or elevators.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CPA.
- Bilingual or ASL skills (compensated at an additional 6% above base pay).
- Multilingual skills (compensated at an additional 8% above base pay).
Responsibilities
- Manage FSRI’s financial and accounting operations.
- Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, billing, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll.
- Develop and improve financial processes and procedures.
- Adapt and improve systems and infrastructure to support ongoing financial and accounting operations and organizational business objectives.
- Serve as a member of the executive team and provide timely, accurate, high-quality information and service.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes and timelines.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff.
- Travel to and from community locations and office sites as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and work-life benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
