Vice president of Finance

We build brighter futures by investing in resident-focused affordable housing and services, empowering individuals and families to thrive

The Vice President of Finance reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serves in a key organizational leadership role by managing the organization's finance, accounting, and operations responsibilities. The VP will be committed to the Financial Health Network’s mission and desire to impact the trajectory of a highly impactful regional nonprofit organization. The VP will be responsible for financial planning and budgeting, forecasting, accounting and fiscal operations, financial reporting, and general operations activities and will serve as a key advisor to the CEO, a member of the Executive leadership team, and will have 3-4 direct reports. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who cultivates an inclusive and equitable work environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration and empowers and motivates employees to deliver their best.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


In partnership with the CEO, direct and manage the organization’s financial strategy and outlook to support informed decision-making and long-term thinking.
Serve as a financial thought leader and advisor to business leaders, ensuring alignment of fiscal management with the organization's mission and financial objectives.
Collaborate with the CEO to set annual financial targets and guidance aligned with the organization's strategic and financial objectives.
Develop the annual budget and revised quarterly forecasts in coordination with internal stakeholders, develop high-level multi-year forecasts, analyze variances and key drivers of performance, create qualitative and quantitative reporting to the Board of Directors, and engage with colleagues to develop a multi-year forecasting view.
Assess and analyze opportunities for business development and operational efficiency; advise on financial impacts, outcomes, and risks.
Oversee cash management and investment policies, procedures, and controls, including developing and adhering to internal control policies.
Work closely with the Operations team and oversee activities relating to contracts, board management, and administrative support; identify and implement opportunities to streamline and/or integrate operational workflows to increase efficiency or impact.
Grant reporting, Investor reporting, and collection
Fundraising tracking
Audit and tax return process
Insurance & SAM renewal
Periodic report renewals


SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS


Strong financial and business acumen, a deep understanding of financial planning, analysis, and forecasting, and a strong knowledge of accepted accounting principles (GAAP), particularly in nonprofit entities.
Strong background in accounting for property management/real property, specifically accounting for project close-out of developments utilizing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Understanding of nonprofit fundraising workflows; experience with evaluating and increasing operational efficiencies and consulting with internal stakeholders to optimize and streamline end-to-end engagements.
Demonstrated ability to use technology to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processes and reports for internal stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with project leads across the organization and skills at exercising influence without direct authority.
Demonstrated commitment to embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all internal and external stakeholder relationships, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels effectively.
Highly effective presentation skills: an ability to communicate with influence and motivate multiple audiences.
A dynamic leader with strong collaboration, persuasion and influence, talent development, and communication skills who can set priorities, solve problems, and flex between strategic and tactical priorities.