Associate Vice President, Finance and Business Operations

Peregrine Team is seeking a strategic and hands-on Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations to lead finance, accounting, and operational functions for a non-profit organization. This role partners closely with the CFO and executive leadership to drive financial strategy, operational efficiency, compliance, and long-term planning.

The ideal candidate is both a strong financial leader and an operator who can oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance while also improving systems, processes, and cross-functional alignment across the organization.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

FMLA: Exempt

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the CFO’s leadership team and contribute to organizational strategy and financial planning
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audits, tax, and compliance functions
• Lead annual operating plan and budgeting process aligned with strategic priorities
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and variance analysis to support executive decision-making
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements are met
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants
• Develop financial reporting tools, dashboards, and scorecards to support leadership and board reporting
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
• Partner with operational and program teams to align financial systems and business processes
• Drive process improvement, automation, and efficiency across finance and business operations
• Support board reporting and presentations in partnership with the CFO
• Participate in retirement plan governance and other organizational committees as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• Prior senior leadership experience in a complex organization, nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience working with executive leadership and/or boards of directors
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
• Strong communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience
• Experience with financial transformation, process improvement, or system implementation
• Experience working with external auditors, investment advisors, or governance committees