VP​/Director of Finance

Description

My client is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Vice President of Finance to lead all financial accounting, audit, and reporting functions, and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. This individual will oversee a team of dedicated finance professionals and play a critical role in financial strategy, compliance, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Leadership and Strategy:

+ Serve as a senior adviser and thought partner to the Leadership Team on financial processes, forecasting, management, compliance, and reporting.

+ Develop and execute a financial management strategy and annual workplan to optimize accounting practices and support organizational management.

+ Oversee long-term and short-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment management.

+ Track, analyze, report, and present on key financial metrics to executive leadership and Board committees.

+ Lead annual budget development processes and maintain forecasting and budget tools.

+ Collaborate with fundraising and program teams to build revenue forecasts, develop proposal budgets, and support foundation reporting.

+ Stay up to date on nonprofit accounting and audit best practices, as well as state and federal regulations.

+ Lead and develop a cohesive team, ensuring ongoing training and clarity of financial policies and procedures.

+ Act as the finance liaison with the Board Treasurer and Board committees; prepare and present regular analysis and reports.

Finance and Accounting Operations:

+ Ensure all accounting operations comply with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

+ Oversee cash and account reconciliations, financial transactions, and closing processes.

+ Manage organizational cash flow forecasting, assets, and investments.

+ Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executive leadership and the Board.

+ Oversee finance-related policies and procedures, ensuring regular staff training.

+ Partner with project managers and departments to support financial reporting, aligning expenditures with program budgets.

Audit and Internal Controls:

+ Develop and maintain internal controls consistent with nonprofit best practices.

+ Lead annual audit processes and the preparation of IRS Form 990, serving as primary liaison to external auditors and the Board Audit Committee.

+ Ensure investment accounts are aligned with approved policies and accounted for according to established standards.

+ Support the Audit Committee Chair, including leading the rebid for audit services if required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including at least three years in a senior role.

+ Strong background in fund accounting and cost recovery in a nonprofit environment.

+ Hands-on experience with audit oversight, budgeting, financial reporting, general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, fixed assets, and investment accounting.

+ Strong familiarity with Sage Intacct and  preferred.

+ Experience working with Boards of Directors, investment partners, and executive teams, providing strategic advice and support.

+ International finance or banking experience is a plus.

Compensation:
Annual salary range: $165,000 - $170,000, depending on experience.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume directly to Lauren Ivey via Linked In.

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