VP, Finance

The VP, Finance will lead the organization’s strategic financial management and operational excellence. This role oversees finance and accounting, contracting, compliance, and financial planning functions to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit financial leadership, revenue diversification, and strategic partnership development.

Working closely with the CEO, Board, and cross-functional leaders, the VP, Finance will drive financial strategy, risk management, and resource optimization to support organizational growth and impact. The VP, Finance will also collaborate with development and program teams to integrate financial insights into fundraising, grant management, and program delivery.

Employment details

• Full‑time, hybrid role. Applicants should reside within commuting distance of one of our Alpharetta, GA;
Colorado Springs, CO; or Raleigh, NC office locations.

Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serves as a strategic executive partner, setting financial direction, frameworks, and policies that elevate the organization’s financial maturity.
• Leads the development and execution of multi‑year financial strategies that ensure long‑term sustainability, resilience, and mission continuity.
• Drives enterprise‑wide financial alignment by integrating fundraising, earned revenue, program growth, and operational financial planning into a cohesive strategy.
• Champions financial transformation initiatives, including system modernization and process improvements, to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Strategy/Revenue Development

• Partners with the CEO and Board to shape long‑term financial strategy.
• Translates organizational goals into financial plans, forecasts, and models.
• Identifies growth opportunities, risks, and sustainability pathways.
• Partners strategically with the Development team on funding mix, grant structures, donor restrictions, and long‑term revenue sustainability.

Budgeting & Financial Tracking

• Leads organization‑wide budgeting aligned with mission and program objectives.
• Monitors performance against budget and provides actionable, data‑driven insights.
• Develops multi‑year financial projections, scenario analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensures proper tracking and stewardship of restricted, unrestricted, and temporarily restricted funds.
• Oversees cost‑allocation methodologies and grant compliance requirements.
• Partners with development and Program teams to review and approve grant budgets and financial narratives.

Cash Flow, Reserves & Investment Management

• Maintains organizational liquidity and oversees cashflow strategy.
• Develops reserve policies, investment strategies, and capital planning frameworks.
• Owns senior relationships with banking and investment partners and approves treasury strategy and signatory authority.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Designs and enforces strong internal controls to safeguard assets, including strategic oversight of financial systems, data governance, and reporting architecture (e.g., ERP, accounting software).
• Leads enterprise risk management, including financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Serves as executive owner of audits, acting as primary liaison with auditors, and provides final review and approval of audit results, Form 990, and other required regulatory filings.
• Provides executive oversight of contracting, pricing strategy, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, funding requirements, and risk management standards.

Board & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepares clear, accessible financial reports for Finance Committees and the Board.
• Educates stakeholders on financial health, risks, accounting judgments, and sustainability outlook.
• Builds trust with donors, auditors, program leaders, and external partners.
• Leads and guides Board‑level financial discussions, scenario planning, and long‑range strategic thinking.

Ethical Judgment & Mission Alignment

• Demonstrates high integrity, stewardship of donor dollars, and commitment to mission.
• Exercises executive judgment on complex accounting, revenue recognition, and financial…