AVP Finance & Controller

The AVP for Finance & Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health, sustainability, and compliance of the organization. This individual will lead all financial operations, provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and the Board, and ensure strong internal controls and reporting practices aligned with nonprofit best practices.

• Financial Leadership & Strategy
  Serve as a strategic financial partner to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Financial Leadership & Strategy
  Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with department leaders
• Financial Leadership & Strategy
  Provide financial forecasting, scenario planning, and long-term sustainability analysis
• Financial Leadership & Strategy
  Present clear and accurate financial reports to leadership and the Board

• Accounting & Financial Operations
  Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and cash flow management
• Accounting & Financial Operations
  Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes
• Accounting & Financial Operations
  Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Accounting & Financial Operations
  Manage annual audit and act as primary liaison with external auditors

• Grants & Compliance
  Oversee financial reporting for grants, contracts, and restricted funds
• Grants & Compliance
  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and funder financial requirements
• Grants & Compliance
  Support grant budgeting and reporting in partnership with program staff

• Internal Controls & Systems
  Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies
• Internal Controls & Systems
  Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools as needed
• Internal Controls & Systems
  Supervise finance staff and external vendors as applicable

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and compliance
  • Experience presenting financial information to senior leadership and Boards
• Preferred
  • CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree
  • Experience working with grants and government funding
  • Familiarity with financial software (Oracle a big plus!)

• Mission-driven with a commitment to nonprofit values
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture