VP, Finance and Accounting; Remote

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. At LEE, we equip members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to grow their career, expand their network, and take action to create change.

LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities. ( wearelee.org )

LEE is an outcomes-oriented, tech-forward, entrepreneurial organization with a $25M budget and approximately 75 full-time staff working virtually across the country. LEE is financially healthy and is focused on growing its impact through investments in its platform and digital work. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a competitive, values-driven benefits package.

LEE's culture is built on trust. Leaders work across teams, are closely involved in one another's work, and put the success of the organization ahead of their own function. Every leader is a player-coach, expected to set direction and lead strategically while also contributing directly to the work.

Why This Role Matters Now

Over the past year, LEE has strengthened its financial controls, modernized core systems and processes, improved documentation, and built a stronger foundation for forecasting and financial planning. The Vice President, Finance and Accounting will build on that progress by further strengthening accounting and controls, continuing to modernize and automate the finance function, advancing strategic budgeting and financial planning, and developing a lean, high-performing finance team.

Position Summary

The VP, Finance and Accounting provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial functions of the organization, including its 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entities. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving on LEE’s Leadership Team, this role serves as the primary financial steward and accounting advisor to the Executive Director and the Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate is a mission-aligned, strategic, and hands-on executive with deep technical accounting and controls expertise and strong FP&A capabilities. The Vice President will lead a two-person finance team and move between big-picture strategy and hands-on accounting work. They will have the opportunity to assess the team structure and design a finance function that meets LEE’s current and future needs.

Position Location: Remote (U.S.

-based)

Travel Requirements: Approximately 10–15%, including Leadership Team retreats and periodic in-person meetings with the Executive Director in New York

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance strategy across all LEE entities (LEE, LEE Foundation & PACs) in alignment with industry standard accounting principles and in compliance with IRS standards and federal, state, and local law
• Partner with senior leaders to set long-term financial strategies and goals across all LEE entities
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director and Leadership Team, bringing forward-looking insight, scenario planning, and constructive challenge to organizational decisions
• Partner with the Executive Director on financial reporting to the Board, preparing analysis, materials, and recommendations that support Board oversight and decision-making
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop and monitor resource allocation, forecasts and expenditures supporting the organization's mission and growth initiatives
• Respond nimbly to time-sensitive…