Vice President Finance

Help shape the financial future of a growing nonprofit that's transforming lives across Southern California through strategic leadership, innovation, and servant-hearted stewardship.

Founded in 1972, Rescue Mission Alliance (RMA) is a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty find hope and lasting transformation. What began as a single location in Oxnard has grown into a multi-site ministry serving communities across Southern California.

Through emergency services, recovery programs, and long-term rehabilitation initiatives, RMA provides a comprehensive continuum of care that helps people move beyond crisis toward stability and restored purpose. While RMA is a Christ-centered organization, it partners with local churches to provide spiritual support and discipleship rather than functioning as a church itself.

Today, RMA operates with an annual budget of approximately $30 million and receives roughly $8 million in philanthropic support from more than 18,000 donors. As the organization prepares for significant growth—including a potential capital campaign supporting a new campus serving women and children exiting trafficking—this is an exciting time to join the leadership team.

Rescue Mission Alliance is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Vice President of Finance to help guide the organization through its next chapter of growth and impact.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VP of Finance will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership while shaping financial strategy, strengthening operational infrastructure, and supporting long-term organizational sustainability.

This role extends well beyond traditional finance leadership. The VP of Finance will oversee accounting and financial operations while helping evaluate capital investments, operational improvements, organizational growth initiatives, and long-range planning. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, data-driven executive who leverages technology and financial insights to improve decision-making and organizational effectiveness.

Chief Executive Officer

Controller, Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable/Receivable

• Serve on the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy and operational leadership.
• Partner with the CEO, Board, Finance Committee, and Audit Committee on financial planning, risk assessment, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop long-range financial and operational strategies supporting organizational growth and sustainability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and organizational performance.
• Evaluate financial and operational data to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and process improvements.
• Model servant leadership consistent with RMA's Christian mission and values.

• Lead all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow, and financial management activities.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, tax compliance, audits, banking relationships, investments, debt management, and capital planning.
• Develop budgets, financial dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting tools.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, procurement practices, vendor management, and operational efficiencies.
• Evaluate and implement finance technology, automation, AI-enabled workflows, and business intelligence tools.
• Lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and real estate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead enterprise risk management and financial governance.
• Maintain strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Support cybersecurity awareness, responsible AI usage, and financial data security.
• Monitor emerging nonprofit finance and technology best practices.

• Lead and develop Accounting, Finance, and Auto Donations teams.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and evaluate staff while…