Vice President Finance

CORDIA Resources by Cherry Bekaert Executive Search Team has been retained by a stable, people-first Vienna, VA-based client to help them identify their next financial leader. This is a prosperous, stable and mission-driven “people-first” champion for the American workforce, creating employment choices and opportunities for people with disabilities and strengthening the capabilities of the federal contractors who employ them.

Due to a retirement, a new Vice President (VP) of Finance is needed to help lead a 26-member department and provide strategic, financial and operational direction to the organization. The VP of Finance is a member of the organization’s leadership team, reporting to the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Administration. This position provides strategic planning and analysis to forecast the organization’s financial health as well as how the company tracks and reports results.

This position leads a team responsible for cash management including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, procurement, and other analytical and planning functions. On an on-going basis, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

• Leads a large team of accounting, financial and administrative professionals
• Evaluates the finance team structure and plan for continued improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group, as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth
• Develops financial strategies that meet financial health goals and warns of threats to the organization in our alliances, contracts, funding streams, etc.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure processes are efficient and utilize technology and systems adequately
• Oversees and manages the procurement process to ensure proper controls and procedures are in place and effective
• Oversees all aspects of facilities operations.
• Sets standards for team performance, channels accountability and set expectations
• Enhances, develops, and implements financial policies and procedures to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization
• Plans and implements the organization’s fiscal function and performance to include stewardship over corporate assets. Develops financial strategies on issues affecting the organization, i.e., evaluation of potential alliances and contracts
• Works hand-in-hand with other members of leadership to provide pertinent data to the Board on a regular basis
• Ensures adequate and comprehensive controls are in place and functioning to minimize the risk of loss of corporate assets
• Oversees and manages the audit process and ensures compliance with acceptable financial accounting standards
• Collaborates with other financial leaders at nonprofit agencies (NPAs) in the Ability One network sharing and implementing best practices

• 15-20 years’ experience
• BS/BA Degree in Finance, Accounting or related
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Strong ERP training (MS Dynamics helpful)
• Team Management of 20+ required (5 direct)
• Outstanding business partnership skills
• Superior leadership abilities
• MS Dynamics preferred
• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting etc.

• $250,000 - $300,000 depending on offerings