Vice President Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years leading finance teams in an executive or senior leadership capacity and serving as a strategic partner to corporate leadership and a Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated success leading financial strategy, accounting operations, grant compliance, organization budgeting, treasury, risk management, and board-level reporting in a nonprofit or similarly complex organization.
• Substantial experience advising corporate leadership, Board committees, and Boards of Directors on strategic financial, investment, capital, and risk matters.
• Demonstrated experience with federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), indirect cost rate negotiation, and subrecipient monitoring in a nonprofit or quasi-governmental setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing finances across multiple legal entities, including subsidiaries or affiliated LLCs, and overseeing consolidated and entity-level reporting.
• Executive-level knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of grant accounting, restricted funding, indirect cost allocation methodologies, and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in organization budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and liquidity management, financial planning, capital allocation, and scenario analysis.
• Proven executive leadership, organizational development, coaching, succession planning, and team-building capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical judgment, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information and recommendations clearly and persuasively to financial and non-financial audiences, including Boards of Directors.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar multi-entity ERP platforms is required.
• Experience with organization accounting systems, ERP platforms, payroll systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to distill complex issues into clear, concise, actionable recommendations for the corporate leadership team and Board.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and communicate complex financial information to audiences with varying levels of financial expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively, use standard office equipment, and occasionally lift files or office materials up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, master’s degree, or comparable advanced degree.
• Active CPA designation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, annual budgeting, long-range planning, forecasting, and capital allocation aligned with organizational priorities.
• Advise the corporate leadership team and Board of Directors on financial performance, sustainability, growth opportunities, resource allocation, and corrective actions.
• Present financial reports, forecasts, scenario analyses, and recommendations to the corporate leadership team, Finance & Sustainability Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Evaluate financial implications of major initiatives, partnerships, investments, contracts, and capital projects and recommend courses of action.
• Serve as the senior financial authority and strategic partner across departments, translating complex financial matters into clear decisions and actions.
• Promote financial accountability, innovation, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, treasury, fixed assets, and monthly and annual close processes.
• Establish and oversee billing and collections policies and procedures, lead collections, and coordinate Finance and departmental responsibilities.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard organizational assets.
• Oversee cash flow and liquidity management; manage banking and lender relationships and recommend investment, debt, liquidity, and capital structure strategies consistent with Board-approved policies.
• Oversee financial management across the parent organization, subsidiaries, and affiliated LLCs, including intercompany accounting, cost allocations, and entity-level reporting.
• Serve as the primary financial contact for affiliates and partners and ensure agreed finance services are delivered accurately and on time.
• Support capital project financial management, including construction budget tracking, grant draw requests, funder compliance, and capital grant administration.
• Provide financial oversight for grant and contract funding in partnership with the Director of Grants Management and ensure accurate, compliant financial activity.
• Develop and maintain grant allocation, indirect cost allocation, and cost recovery methodologies; lead indirect cost rate negotiations with federal cognizant agencies and auditors.
• Produce financial reporting and analysis supporting grant compliance, subrecipient monitoring, and reporting obligations managed by the Director of Grants Management.
• Partner with the Director of Grants Management and program leadership on grant budgeting, financial planning, and spend-down strategy.
• Maintain financial records, systems, and internal controls supporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics for operational decision-making; analyze trends and communicate risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Monitor performance against budget and recommend corrective actions when variances or risks are identified; support business planning with forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Lead the annual independent audit and coordinate audit activities, including 401k and Worker’s Compensation audits.
• Coordinate multi-entity audit preparation and ensure accurate consolidated and entity-level financial reporting.
• Oversee preparation of Form 990 and other required tax filings.
• Maintain effective internal controls and risk management practices and ensure compliance with accounting standards, donor restrictions, and nonprofit reporting requirements.
• Lead financial risk assessment and present mitigation strategies, insurance considerations, and contingency plans to the corporate leadership team and Board.
• Evaluate and communicate financial implications of organizational risks, regulatory changes, economic conditions, and emerging trends.
• Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Finance team, including accountability, succession planning, and professional development.
• Set Finance priorities, service standards, performance measures, and operating plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Modernize finance operations through technology, data governance, process improvement, and scalable practices.
• Partner with Human Capital leadership on payroll accounting, benefits budgeting, compensation planning, retirement plan administration, and workforce cost strategy.
• Provide executive leadership and direct supervision to the Finance team, including organizational design, hiring, coaching, performance management, succession planning, employee development, and departmental planning.