Extensive leadership experience in finance, accounting, operations, or administration.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing staff.
Strong financial management skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and risk management.
Knowledge of nonprofit HR compliance, best practices, and policy.
Ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial software, and experience with other Microsoft Office products or similar products.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of comprehensive finance and administration strategies.
Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow, reserves, financial reporting, fund accounting, internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
Lead multi-year and annual budgeting process, including budget performance, forecasting, scenario planning, and quarterly operating budget and financial statement reports.
Lead development and implementation of values-aligned organizational investment strategy, including endowed, non-endowed, and impact investing assets.
Manage bank, investment accounts, and impact investments, including monitoring, reporting, and reconciliations.
Oversee payroll administration and related employee documentation, benefits administration, and compliance with employment regulations.
Oversee office operations, facilities management, office vendor relations, administrative systems, equipment leasing, and capital purchases.
Provide leadership, coaching, and regular feedback to the team to support high performance and professional growth.
Benefits
Relocation stipend of $1,000 for candidates moving from outside the five-county region.
Paid time off includes 12 paid holidays, three weeks of paid vacation annually, two weeks of sick time annually, paid parent leave, and paid time off on Friday afternoons from Memorial through Labor Day.
Health Insurance Plan (including vision and dental) through Blue Cross Blue Shield that is cost-shared.
Employer paid Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance.
403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a Foundation contribution of 8% of the employee's salary (no match required).
Individual professional development budget.
Full Job Description
Are you a finance and operations leader ready to drive strategy, lead growth, and make a lasting community impact? If so, read on!
About the Opportunity We are seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration to provide strategic leadership to shape and implement the Community Foundation's financial, administrative, compliance, and operational functions in support of the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Vice President contributes to organization-wide strategy, planning, decision-making, and culture while leading the Finance and Administration Department
Key Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of comprehensive finance and administration strategies.
Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow, reserves, financial reporting, fund accounting, internal controls, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
Lead multi-year and annual budgeting process, including budget performance, forecasting, scenario planning, and quarterly operating budget and financial statement reports.
Lead development and implementation of values-aligned organizational investment strategy, including endowed, non-endowed, and impact investing assets.
Manage bank, investment accounts, and impact investments, including monitoring, reporting, and reconciliations.
Oversee payroll administration and related employee documentation, benefits administration, and compliance with employment regulations.
Oversee office operations, facilities management, office vendor relations, administrative systems, equipment leasing, and capital purchases.
Provide leadership, coaching, and regular feedback to the team to support high performance and professional growth.
Engage with and contribute to organizational strategy, annual planning, resource allocation, policy development, and cross-functional decision-making.
About You
Extensive leadership experience in finance, accounting, operations, or administration.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing staff.
Strong financial management skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and risk management.
Knowledge of nonprofit HR compliance, best practices, and policy.
Ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial software, and experience with other Microsoft Office products or similar products.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Community foundation, nonprofit, or philanthropic sector experience.
Fund accounting and endowment management experience.
Experience overseeing investments and working with investment advisors.
Experience with Foundant Community Suite or a comparable community foundation or financial and donor management system.
Experience overseeing payroll, HRIS, and employee administration systems.
Benefits and Workplace
If the candidate is moving from outside of the five-county region, a relocation stipend of $1,000 will be offered.
Paid time off includes: 12 paid holidays, three weeks (112.5 hours) of paid vacation annually, two weeks (75 hours) of sick time annually, paid parent leave, and paid time off on Friday afternoons from Memorial through Labor Day.
Benefits include Health Insurance Plan (including vision and dental) through Blue Cross Blue Shield that is cost-shared.
Employer paid Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance.
403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a Foundation contribution of 8% of the employee's salary (no match required).
Individual professional development budget.
Please complete this application by Thursday, October 22 at 11:59 pm.
