Vice President of Finance

Vice President of FinanceThe Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation's leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers' Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real. The Lawyers' Committee has litigation, public policy, and advocacy programs in the substantive areas of Voting Rights, Election Protection, Digital Justice, Economic Justice, Criminal Justice, Economic Opportunities, and Fair Housing. The organization advances its mission as the premier organization marshaling the resources of the private bar alongside our own talented staff, with over 1 million pro bono hours billed to our cases and matters over the past decade.Location: Washington, DCJob Type: Full-Time Union Affiliation: Non-UnionAccountable to: Chief Operating OfficerAbout the Role: The Vice President of Finance is the organization's senior finance leader, accountable for financial strategy, planning, analysis, compliance governance, internal control framework, and fiscal stewardship for a $25M+ operating budget and a $60M asset portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President of Finance serves as a strategic advisor to the COO, Executive Management, and Board committees on financial sustainability, scenario planning, budget strategy, risk management, and optimized financial systems and operations. This role leads organization-wide financial planning and analysis, annual and mid-year budget processes, dashboard development, financial reporting, and finance systems improvement. The Vice President translates complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations that support organizational decision-making, long-term sustainability, and the Lawyers' Committee's civil rights mission. The Vice President of Finance directly supervises the Finance Manager, who leads accounting operations, monthly close coordination, internal controls execution, and day-to-day outsourced accounting vendor delivery.What You'll Be Doing:Essential responsibilities of the Vice President of Finance include but are not limited to the following:Strategic Financial Leadership and FP&AScenario Modeling and Budget StrategyCash Flow, Liquidity, and Asset ManagementBoard, Finance Committee, and Audit Committee SupportInvestment Oversight and Fiduciary GovernanceRisk Management, Compliance, and Internal ControlTechnology, Systems, and Workflow ModernizationTeam, Vendor, and Department LeadershipMinimum Requirements and Competencies: Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred. Equivalent senior nonprofit finance leadership experience may be considered.At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance, accounting, FP&A, audit, or nonprofit financial leadership experience, including at least five years leading teams, vendors, systems, budgets, audits, or cross-functional finance initiatives.Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit fund accounting, GAAP compliance, net asset restrictions, restricted revenue tracking, grant-related financial reporting, and audit readiness.Experience managing or overseeing budgets of $20M+ and advising senior leadership on financial strategy, risk, forecasts, and resource allocation.Experience with investment reporting, liquidity planning, cash management, banking relationships, and Board or committee financial reporting preferred.Deep familiarity with modern cloud-based ERP systems, budgeting/modeling tools, dashboards, and workflow automation; Sage Intacct experience strongly preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExceptional communication skills, including the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear strategies, written narratives, presentations, and recommendations for non-financial leaders, Board members, and staff.Strong executive judgment, discretion, confidentiality, analytical judgment, and ability to manage risk while supporting mission-driven work.Demonstrated people leadership, vendor management, change management, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Superior attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, documentation, accountability, and follow-through.Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, civil rights, equity, and working effectively in a diverse environment.Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team! Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world. Benefits: The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend. Reasonable Accommodation: The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers' Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers' Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law. The expected range for this role will be: $183,000 - $235,901.64