VP of Finance

About The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing non‑profit organization that is looking to add a VP of Finance to their team. The company has enjoyed incredible success in the last few years and is seeking a candidate with a similar accounting background to join their team as they continue their expansion.

Reasons To Work Here

• Strong medical / dental / vision
• Firmly established – been there 50 years
• Lots of longevity in the organization
• Strong mission statement
• Growth opportunities – succession planning
• 403B match
• $100,000 - $125,000 salary
• Office based role

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President of Finance directs, coordinates, and performs financial functions for the agency, administering day‑to‑day management of the Finance Department and supervising the accounting staff. This position is responsible for the overall sound financial planning and functioning of all programs and components of the agency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll, facilitating daily operations.
• Coordinates work schedules of all above functions to ensure efficient use of available resources.
• Conducts staff performance appraisals, makes recommendations, and implements decisions regarding hiring, promoting, disciplining, or terminating employees.

Essential Duties

• Develops, implements and monitors agency standards of operations.
• Monitors and/or performs checks and balances and other internal controls.
• Prepares the operating budgets, and administers the business affairs, including property management of all facilities of the organization.
• Exercises control over the agency operating budgets upon approval by the CEO, which includes receipt, custody, disbursement, investment, accounting, and auditing of all agency funds/accounts.
• Assists the CEO in formulating policies and procedures governing the financial affairs of the agency.
• Prepares financial analysis, reports, statements, budgets, and forecasts for review by the CEO.
• Prepares and submits regular and special financial reports to government bodies as requested.
• Analyzes records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred and makes recommendations based on results of the analysis.
• Makes recommendations, based upon analysis of financial reports, for cost effectiveness measures to be implemented.
• Create or revise program financial budgets for funders and develop working relationships with respective counterparts at funding sources. This includes liaison to federal/state/local offices and personnel.
• Drive the collaboration process of proactively researching ways to increase the revenue model.
• Ensure all grants and awards are achieving or exceeding desired spending limits. This includes regular analysis of actual‑to‑budget spending by programs and various line items in the budget.
• Contribute to the submission of public grant funding with respect to outcomes and budget development.
• Continually design and modify existing accounting system that provides a record of assets, liabilities, and financial transactions of the agency.
• Arrange and work with outside auditors for annual organizational audit.
• Provide all necessary financial and agency planning information and reports to funding agencies and/or regulatory agencies and make necessary changes on an as‑needed basis.
• Perform property management routine inspections of all facilities, lease negotiations, etc.
• Participate as part of the Senior Management team in strategic and annual planning activities of the agency; attend regular management meetings and participate in agency fundraising efforts.
• Represent with external authorities and the community as required.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field to enhance professional expertise by reading appropriate journals, books, and other professional literature; and attending conferences, seminars, etc.
• Participate in grant management and submissions as needed.
• Manage and supervise other departments as needed.
• Manage new processes.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Good supervisory skills (team building and coaching skills, with the ability to lead, encourage, and train staff).
• Must know federal and state rules and regulations for non‑profit organizations.
• Knowledge of information systems, managed care, and financial operation.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in both verbal and written correspondence.
• Good computer skills, including extensive use of Excel spreadsheets and troubleshooting skills for Windows applications.
• Possession of a valid State Driver’s License and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years relevant experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in administration of a non‑profit organization preferred.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in successful budgeting and grant management.