Vice President of Finance

Job Description

Job Title:

Vice President of Finance

Department:
Administration

Classification:
Full time, salary, exempt

Salary:$135,000-$155,000 Annually

Job Relationship:
Reports to President & CEO. Supervises finance team and assigned volunteers.

The Vice President of Finance serves as the organization's senior financial leader and strategic business partner to the President & CEO. Serves as primary staff liaison to the Board Finance & Investment Committee. Serves as a member of the executive leadership team and collaborates with executive leadership to develop and execute organizational strategy. The position is responsible for the overall financial management of the Cleveland APL, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, investments, audit oversight, regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls.

Provides strategic financial guidance to executive leadership and the Board Finance & Investment Committee to support the organization's mission, long-term sustainability, and growth.

Revised:
September 2026

• Serves as the organization's chief financial leader and strategic advisor to the President & CEO.
• Develops long-range financial strategies that support organizational sustainability, growth, and mission achievement.
• Provides financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Evaluates financial risks, opportunities, and emerging trends and recommends appropriate action.
• Participates in organizational strategic planning and annual goal-setting initiatives.

• Offers training, as needed, and ensures compliance with internal controls by staff members and volunteers.
• Directs all accounting and financial operations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Oversees preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensures accurate budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cash flow management.
• Leads development of annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with executive leadership and department directors.
• Monitors organizational financial performance and presents recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
• Oversees accounts receivable, grants receivable, pledges, estates, accounts payable, payroll administration, and fixed asset management.
• Ensures timely reconciliation of all bank and investment accounts.

• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive system of internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, nonprofit reporting requirements, and organizational policies.
• Leads the annual independent financial audit and serves as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Oversees preparation and review of Form 990 and other required financial filings.
• Directs records retention and document destruction practices in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees insurance renewals and risk management initiatives to minimize organizational exposure.

• Directs, trains, supervises, and evaluates finance department staff to ensure effective operations, accountability, and achievement of department goals.
• Ensures staff skill development, training and coaching necessary to advance the APL’s mission, goals, and management philosophy.
• Develops annual goals for department staff that include timelines, procedures, and accountabilities to be accomplished in meeting plans and goals.
• Approves departmental hiring and vacation/leave requests.
• Utilizes performance-based…