Vice President - Finance

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Our Culture

• CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues customers and members on challenging and rewarding work
• CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourage opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills
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Brief Description

The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for the strategic direction, management, and oversight of all financial operations. This role ensures the organization’s fiscal integrity, promotes sustainable financial growth, and supports the achievement of long-term strategic objectives. The VP of Finance will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, revenue, financial reporting, risk management, investments, and compliance functions.

This role will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to the COO and senior leadership team.
• Implement and monitor systems, procedures, and controls to effectively analyze the CAP financial position and lead the effort to prepare short-term and long-term strategies and financial forecasts that include cash flows, capital acquisitions and investments.

• Direct all aspects of accounting, budgeting, revenue management, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee development of the CAP’s annual budget for presentation to the Finance Committee and Board.
• Process must include high levels of involvement and “buy-in” throughout the organization, supported with the appropriate information.
• Ensure that the College’s assets (fiscal, material and human capital) are appropriately protected through risk management and insurance programs.
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, analyses, and reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators and financial metrics to assess organizational health and performance.
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow, investments, and debt portfolio.

• Ensure that the College has appropriate investment guidelines and strategies, that its resources are managed in accordance with stated objectives, and that they are recorded in compliance with CAP policy and general acceptable accounting principles (e.g. GAAP, IRS, state nonprofit requirements if applicable).
• Oversee internal controls, risk management, and audit processes to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure financial alignment with organizational priorities.
• Evaluate and implement systems and technologies to improve financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Actively coach, develop and manage a team capable of carrying out Finance initiatives and fostering an inclusive and effective work culture.

• Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Investment, and Audit committees.
• Serve as a financial advisor to executive leadership and contribute to major business decisions.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.

• Exceptional analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication and…