- Serve on AFJ's leadership team, developing and executing organization-wide strategies;
- In close working partnership with the President, shape AFJ's financial strategy;
- Manage financial capital and communicate capital requirements/implications of business decisions to President and the Boards;
- Partner closely with the VP of Institutional Advancement to develop annual and multi-year budget forecasting;
- Communicate effectively with AFJ's Boards of Directors, especially the Finance and Investment and Audit and Risk Committees, to ensure all Board members clearly understand the organization's financial health and sustainability;
- Conduct meaningful proactive analysis to improve key business decisions focusing on management of working capital, use of financial vehicles, and others;
- Provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulating and executing business strategy and risk mitigation;
- With the support of the Director of Finance, and in partnership with the Vice President Operations and Chief of Staff and Vice President of Institutional Advancement, drive the annual budget process.
- Serve as the organizational leader in all areas of finance and budget management;
- Support leadership team, Boards, program, and development teams through financial modeling and data-driven analysis;
- Ensure effective cash flow management and support the Finance and Investment Committee in managing organization's board designated fund and endowment;
- Oversee a robust and strategic grants management and reporting system;
- Establish and strengthen internal processes required to manage the fiscal health of the organization, such as monthly revenue reconciliation and monthly monitoring and reporting;
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and usefulness of all financial reports;
- In collaboration with AFJ's General Counsel, ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices;
- Build and maintain business models and forecasting tools that allow for robust scenario planning and real-time decision making.
- Minimum of 15 years serving as an organizational leader, with a demonstrable track record of leading the finance functions for 501(c)(3)s with affiliated 501(c)(4)s;
- Track record operating in a mid-sized non-profit with a philanthropic (contributed revenue) business model;
- A demonstrable capacity for analytical and strategic thinking and ability to integrate a high-level vision with a tactical execution;
- Advanced degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or other business/operations focus area. In lieu of degree requirement, applicable work or life experience may be considered;
- Effectiveness in managing and coaching teams; building positive, results-oriented culture; and creating structure to support high-level performance of a diverse team guided by principles of fairness and equity;
- Technology fluency, including systems management and financial reporting systems;
- Demonstrated skill at navigating complex organizations and strong collaborative and people skills and willingness to remain flexible and problem solve creatively during this phase in the organization's growth.
- Evaluate, refine, and perfect revenue reconciliation, budget management, grants management and reporting and other processes to improve foresight and decision-making;
- Evaluate AFJ cost structures and processes and produce recommendations for greater performance and efficiencies;
- Assess staffing and capacity of finance team to ensure high functioning in new business model;
- Establish routine forecasting capability and processes.
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Vice President Finance - Washington, United States - Alliance for Justice
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob TitleVice President FinanceReports toPresidentFLSA StatusExempt PositionAlliance for Justice and AFJ Action (collectively, "AFJ") seek a strategic, mission-oriented, and experienced leader to serve as Vice President of Finance (VPF).
Reporting to the President, the VPF is a member of the 6-person leadership team, including the President, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Strategy, Vice President of Communications, and Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Committed to advancing social justice, the new VPF joins AFJ at a moment of ambitious organizational transformation. In recent years, the organization has accelerated a transformation of its work and the business model to support it. The ideal VPF candidate will have the confidence, experience, management acumen, and people-skills to guide AFJ through this transition.
The VPF serves as a strategic partner to the President and board committees and will be responsible for leading the Finance Department.
The VPF must be resourceful, experienced with change management, and have the ability to deliver results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The successful candidate will have outstanding analytical, organizational, and project management skills with an overall execution orientation and high attention to detail.
The VPF will supervise three staff (Director of Finance, Senior Finance Manager – Accounts Receivable and Grants Management, and Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable) and will be responsible for ensuring necessary financial insights, processes, procedures, and analyses to help make better decisions about formulating and executing strategy.
The VPF is responsible for all financial operations:
long-term forecasting and planning; accounting; management of reserves and cash; budgeting and fiscal functions; maintenance of systems for grants management; monthly revenue reconciliation and budget monitoring; and annual audit.
The VPF will be the lead staff for two Board Committees:Finance and Investment and Audit and Risk.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States, and the track record to lead a team to ensure adherence to accounting standards are important factors of success in this role.
Organizational Leadership
Vision and Purpose:
Embracing and communicating AFJ's vision and goals, reflecting a dedication to social justice, equity, and inclusion;
Leading by Example:
Demonstrating and fostering, by example, a sense of urgency, strong commitment/accountability, and sound decision-making to achieve goals;
Inspirational:
Encouraging and inspiring colleagues and subordinates to stretch beyond what they thought they could accomplish;
Ethics and Values:
Adhering to a code of conduct with a moral compass focused on the highest level of integrity and ethics.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is $175,000-$200,000.
We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefits program, including:
Health
We offer medical, dental, vision benefits, covering all associated premiums, as well as an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.
SavingsSave for retirement with our employer matching 401K plan where we provide a 5% annual contribution. Other insurances include life and disability where premiums are also covered.
Time
We have a generous paid time off policy 21 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, 3 days of bereavement leave each year.
FamilyWe provide a range of paid and unpaid family leave programs that allow our employees to bond with and care for their children and other dependents.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and communicate with others while doing so.
The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Work Environment
This is a full-time position that is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of in-person and remote work). General office working conditions, the noise level in the office is usually quiet. Some occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Direct Reports
This position will supervise three staff members (Director of Finance, Senior Finance Manager – Accounts Receivable and Grants Management, and Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable).
Our employees share our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do, and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all-inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
How to ApplyQualified applicants please submit a letter of interest and resume on our website at (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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