VP of Finance

VP of Finance# VP of Finance Orms Street - Providence, RI 02904## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level Not Specified

Travel Percentage Negligible## Description
*** FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!**
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* Position Summary:

** FSRI is seeking an experienced VP of Finance to manage its finance and accounting operations and play a key leadership role within the organization. The position requires extensive nonprofit finance and accounting experience and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, complex, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
** Essential Functions**:
The VP of Finance managers the financial and accounting operations of Family Service of Rhode Island. They are responsible for the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. They also develop and improve financial processes and procedures, as well as adapt and improve the systems and infrastructure needed, to support FSRI's ongoing financial and accounting operations and overall business objectives.

The VP of Finance is a key leader at FSRI and services as a member of the executive team, employing a collaborative spirit and commitment to providing timely, accurate, high-quality information and service.
** QUALIFICATIONS**:  
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* MBA or CPA preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
* A genuine commitment to Family Service of Rhode Island's mission.
* High ethical standards and integrity.
* Strong financial leadership, carrying best practices to the organization, coupled with a hands-on,  get the job done,  tactical work style.
* Success managers month-end and year-end close processes and timelines.
* High proficiency in accounting and financial management systems and business operations, as well as in the use of standard office software.
* Proven experience managing finance teams with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information and work effectively with non-financial colleagues at all levels.
* Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
* Flexibility to adjust to new situations, changes, and challenges, openness to new ideas and continuous learning.
* Ability to manager multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
* ** Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.**
* ** Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
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* Physical Requirements:

** This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
* Travel to and from community locations and office sites, which could include using walkways, stairs, and/or elevators
* Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
** Don’t meet every single requirement?
** Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!
** We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.*
* ** Only together can we continue to grow and make a…