VP of Finance

Our Denver non-profit client is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, operations, and strategy.

The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the nonprofit’s leadership team and is responsible for the organization’s overall financial health, strategy, and accountability. This role reports to the CEO and leads core finance functions including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls, grants and compliance, cash and investments, and systems. The Vice President of Finance combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution, turning financial data into actionable insights for leaders and the Board while ensuring accurate and timely day‑to‑day operations that maximize mission impact.

• Provide financial vision and long‑term strategy aligned with organizational goals, growth opportunities, and sustainability.
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to shape and execute strategic and financial plans; evaluate operations for performance, cash optimization, and fiscal resilience.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board; lead the Finance Committee with clear materials, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Build and maintain forecasting models, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting that equip leadership with timely, decision‑ready insights.
• Own finance operations (accounting, budgeting, forecasting, GAAP reporting, close) and ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.
• Maintain strong internal controls and cash management practices that support daily operations and long‑term needs.
• Lead audits and regulatory reporting; manage relationships with banks, auditors, investors, and other financial partners.
• Improve financial systems, tools, and processes for efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
• Lead the annual budget process and recurring reforecasts; deliver variance analysis and scenario planning to support strategy and resource development (including fundraising).
• Oversee grant accounting, restricted funds, and funder compliance; partner across departments to align tracking and timely reporting with organizational goals.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and service providers and ensure all audit and regulatory obligations are met.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing finance team; set goals, coach, and foster accountability, collaboration, and transparent cross‑departmental communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Ten or more years in financial management, including seven or more years in a nonprofit organization.
• Proficiency in Excel and fund accounting software; experience modernizing systems and processes.
• Knowledge of fund accounting in nonprofit or government settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and discretion.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and boards; capable of preparing audit‑ready materials.

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills with the ability to cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Clear communicator who simplifies complex financial matters for non‑finance stakeholders and engages effectively with the CEO, leadership team, Board, and Finance Committee.
• Analytical problem‑solver who uses data to drive decisions, evaluate risk, and strengthen performance.
• Highly organized operator who streamlines finance functions, sustains robust internal controls, and ensures timely, accurate reporting.
• Professional discretion in handling confidential information and the confidence to advise and challenge senior leadership on financial implications of strategic choices.