Director of Finance

Company: Virginia Education Association

Location: Richmond, VA

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 11/14/2025

Expire Date: 01/14/2026

Salary: 100+

Job Categories: Financial Services

The VEA is the largest union of public‑school employees in Virginia, advocating for education professionals and advancing public education. As a National Education Association (NEA) affiliate, we represent thousands of teachers, support staff, and school employees across the Commonwealth. Our mission is twofold: ensuring all students receive quality public education while supporting our members' rights, working conditions, and professional growth.

VEA also affirms its commitment to advancing racial and social justice.

We believe that equity, inclusion, and justice must guide not only our advocacy in schools but also our internal operations, policies, and use of resources. The Director of Finance plays a vital role in ensuring that financial stewardship aligns with these principles.

The Director of Finance (DF) serves as the Virginia Education Association’s (VEA) Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, functioning as the principal financial advisor and steward of the organization’s resources. In the NEA system, this position is equivalent to the State Business Manager. The DF provides strategic financial leadership, oversees all accounting and finance functions, and ensures the integrity, compliance, and sustainability of VEA’s financial operations.

The DF also serves as the staff liaison and financial administrator for key committees and programs, including:

• Pension, Budget, Investment, and Audit Committees

• Administration of Pension, 401K, and health/insurance benefit plans

• Beblon Parks Scholarship Fund (Treasurer and account signatory)

• VEA Foundation, Rosa Lee Guard Fund, and VEA Fund (CFO and account signatory)

• Lobbying Ethics Council Officer

• Oversight of annual audit processes

• Manage and develop the accounting and finance staff.
• Foster a team culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Provide expert financial guidance to the VEA Board of Directors, Executive Director, Budget Committee, and officers.
• Serve as a member of the executive management team, contributing to organizational strategy and leadership.
• Oversee accounting operations, budget development and execution, dues accounting, political action committee accounting, and other business functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies and procedures to protect organizational assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present short- and long-term financial forecasts, budget vs. actual reports, and other analyses to guide decision‑making.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax filings for VEA, its political action committees, pension plans, and associated entities.
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions, auditors, actuaries, consultants, vendors, IRS, and other relevant parties.
• Advise and support Uni Serv offices and local affiliates on financial management and administrative operations; conduct financial reviews as requested.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for VEA assets and manage relationships with insurance providers.
• Administer pension and retirement plans, including participant communications, compliance filings, and monitoring of 401K plan activities.
• Implement investment policies for reserve accounts under guidance from the Financial Investment Committee.
• Recommend and implement process and system improvements for financial operations.
• Design and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Administer the VEA TOP grant program and manage multi‑year or restricted fund accounting.
• Support collective bargaining negotiations by analyzing financial impacts of proposals.
• Maintain records, filings, and tax compliance for affiliated funds and scholarship programs.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on pension, tax, and other financial matters affecting the organization.
• Ensure annual registration with the Virginia State Corporation…