Vice President, Finance

The Vice President, Finance provides executive leadership and full accountability for the organization’s financial strategy, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring alignment across finance. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Team, guiding decision-making, managing risk, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability in support of organizational goals. As a member of the Executive Team, this role is directly accountable to the President.

Finance and Business Administration 

• Hold executive accountability for program contract strategy and governance, ensuring all agreements align with organizational risk tolerance and long-term financial interests. 
• Own the Accounting function’s performance and outcomes for business operations and programs, including budget preparation, audit functions, and team leadership; set expectations and hold leaders accountable for results. 
• Own the organization’s financial policy framework; ensure all business operations and program finance policies align with legal and regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and executive risk parameters. 
• Hold final accountability for business insurance strategy and coverage adequacy; ensure contractual obligations are met and partner relationships are protected. 
• Set standards and maintain executive oversight of vendor relationships and agreements, with accountability for organizational risk, value, and performance outcomes. 
• Hold executive accountability for the third-party accounting services contract; set performance expectations and ensure monthly financial reporting meets Executive Team standards. 
• Oversee monthly program accounting, including financial reporting to partners, invoicing, and bank reconciliation. 
• Set standards for financial integrity across the organization; hold final accountability for accurate monthly reconciliation of program and business operations revenue and expenses. 
• Lead the annual budget process in direct partnership with the President; own financial projections and long-range planning as a strategic instrument for organizational sustainability. 
• Hold executive accountability for all program and business operations financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports; ensure accuracy and transparency to the Board. 
• Own the organization’s relationships with financial institutions; make high-stakes decisions on banking, financing, and capital strategy to support organizational sustainability and growth. 
• Hold ultimate accountability for all regulatory reporting requirements related to employment and tax; ensure organizational compliance and executive awareness of risk exposure. 
• Set the financial support framework for programs; hold accountability for budgeting, invoicing, and cash reconciliation strategies that enable mission delivery. 

Strategic Oversight and Support 

• Set the vision and strategic direction for Finance, shaping company objectives and long-term organizational performance. 
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Executive Team on the alignment of program, operations, and administrative functions; ensure consistency across financial strategy and broader organizational planning. 
• Oversee the tracking and coordination of the company’s Objectives and Key Results (OKR) system at the executive level; monitor progress, identify barriers, and support leadership in aligning resources to achieve strategic outcomes. 
• Support and facilitate the annual strategic planning with the President and Executive Leadership Team; own the Finance contribution to organizational vision and multi-year planning. 
• Establish the frameworks and cadence for executive decision support; ensure leadership has the financial intelligence needed to drive growth, manage risk, and sustain mission impact. 
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships across departments, fostering open communication, shared problem-solving, and mutual accountability. 
• Provide support and strategic input on the organization’s benefits strategy and vendor selection, ensuring alignment with employee well-being, talent competitiveness, and organizational financial sustainability.  
• Engage proactively with leaders to understand operational needs and provide thoughtful, solutions-oriented support that balances financial stewardship with program and staff impact. 
• Provide strategic partnership of the organization’s compensation philosophy and strategy; guide decisions on salary benchmarking, pay equity, and job classification to ensure market competitiveness.  
• Coordination of payroll strategy, record keeping, and compliance to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with applicable tax and wage laws, with effective coordination between finance and HR functions.  
• Serve as thought partner on performance management framework and annual review process; support alignment between performance outcomes, compensation strategy, and organizational goals in partnership with the President and Executive Team.  
• Contribute to Workers’ Compensation strategy and compliance; ensure effective claims management, return-to-work programs, and alignment with organizational safety practices.   
• Serve as a strategic partner to organizational initiatives promoting equitable systems, inclusive culture, and alignment with organizational values and community impact. 

Key Qualifications 

• Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on operational efficiency, problem-solving, and team support. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams, facilitate discussions, and build alignment. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities through strong organization and project management skills. 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, leverage technology, and inform operational decisions. 
• Commitment to continuous improvement and implementing best practices. 
• Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to navigate change in a team environment. 
• Strong ability to collaborate across teams and build alignment to achieve organizational goals. 

Other Requirements  

• Must pass a background check consistent with role responsibilities and compliance requirements.? 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information including Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI), in accordance with organizational policies.? 
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.  
• Must be able to travel locally as needed for events, training, and site visits.?? 
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs. as part of regular job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.  
• Flexibility to support additional duties as needed or assigned.?? 

Education & Experience 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field required. 
• Minimum five to seven (5 – 7) years finance or accounting experience preferred. 
• Minimum three (3) years management experience required.