Vice President of Finance

Financial:

• Manages the accounting department in compliance with federal and state law, corporate procedures and guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. Directly supervises the finance manager and payroll specialist.
• Supervises the processes for campaign accounts receivable, billing, collections, pledge and donor designation processing, and accounts payable.
• Prepares timely and accurate reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in the areas of revenue, expenses, cash flow and earnings.
• Advises management about risk management, accounting guidelines, audit results and other related matters.
• Strong attention to internal processes and procedures; suggests improvements where needed.  Furthermore, possesses the ability to prepare written documentation of such procedures.
• Coordinates the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Prepares and reviews monthly analysis of financial results.
• Supports the annual financial statement audit and preparation of IRS Form 990. Ensures collection and preparation of all work-papers, reports, back-up documentation, and analysis required for the completion of the financial statement audit and IRS Form 990 submission.
• Manages the annual process of budget preparation.
• Provides strategic insights to CEO, Vice President of Operations and other senior leaders relative to cash management, cost management and other financial matters.
• Serves as the finance liaison to the board of directors and finance committee; effectively communicates and presents critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.
• Participates in a wide variety of special projects and compiles special reports as requested.
• Works to continuously identify, streamline and improve systems and processes to advance the department’s and organization’s capabilities and resources.
• Supervises the preparation of payroll, related records, reports, tax deposits and wage statements.

Leadership:

• Works in a way that builds trust, relationships and confidence; promotes an environment that is free from personal or professional biases; actions are both open and transparent.
• Promotes and instills an environment and culture within the department that aligns well with the mission of the organization.
• Speaks clearly, writes effectively and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens to executives, co-workers, employees and outside advisors in order to effectively and efficiently share information and ideas; demonstrates effective group presentation and meeting skills.
• Demonstrates a genuine concern for effectiveness; possesses the desire to get the job done with excellence; mentally, is focused on getting the best results for actions taken; does not settle for mediocrity.
• Demonstrates exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Identifies and resolves problems using good judgment in a timely manner.
• Partners with CEO and Senior Leadership team and works cooperatively with others in the organization to achieve the organization’s mission, values and goals.  Demonstrates ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.

Development:

• Develops and retains talent within the accounting department. Leads a team that is cross-functional and passionate about their work.
• Mentors and develops staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assigns accountabilities; sets objectives; establishes priorities; and monitors and evaluates results.
• Comfortable and proactive with developing, recommending and introducing new ideas and/or methods. Takes proactive steps to manage and/or improve all work tasks and operations.
• Appropriately delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Encourages an atmosphere of personal and professional growth through involvement with internal and external networks