Vice President, Finance – Controller
Job Description:
• Drive Strategic Financial Stewardship
• Advise the Chief Operating Officer, CEO, and other senior leaders on all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, investment priorities, and long-term financial strategy.
• Work directly with the Finance & Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to communicate critical financial matters and provide clear, insightful analysis.
• Lead the development of financial models and conduct scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making for new initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
• Translate complex financial information into a compelling narrative of mission impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Architect Scalable Financial Systems and Operations
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking relations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead the annual organizational budgeting and planning process, collaborating with department heads to align resource allocation with strategic priorities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial and operational processes, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure Unimpeachable Integrity and Compliance
• Lead the annual external audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring a timely and successful outcome.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required financial reports, including the annual IRS Form 990.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations for nonprofit organizations, as well as grant and contract requirements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Build and Lead a High-Impact Finance Team
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Promote ZERO’s core values of being humble, hungry, and smart within the team and across the organization.
• Establish and monitor team performance and development goals, conduct annual performance appraisals, and champion opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Significant experience in the nonprofit sector, with a deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proven experience serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership and a Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated success in leading an annual budget process, managing external audits, and overseeing the preparation of the Form 990.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing a high-performing team.
• Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
Benefits:
• Flexible (Unlimited) PTO, upon completion of probationary period
• 403(b) retirement plan matching
• Employer-paid benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability insurance
• FSA
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• Drive Strategic Financial Stewardship
• Advise the Chief Operating Officer, CEO, and other senior leaders on all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, investment priorities, and long-term financial strategy.
• Work directly with the Finance & Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to communicate critical financial matters and provide clear, insightful analysis.
• Lead the development of financial models and conduct scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making for new initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
• Translate complex financial information into a compelling narrative of mission impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Architect Scalable Financial Systems and Operations
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking relations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead the annual organizational budgeting and planning process, collaborating with department heads to align resource allocation with strategic priorities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial and operational processes, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure Unimpeachable Integrity and Compliance
• Lead the annual external audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring a timely and successful outcome.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required financial reports, including the annual IRS Form 990.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations for nonprofit organizations, as well as grant and contract requirements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Build and Lead a High-Impact Finance Team
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Promote ZERO’s core values of being humble, hungry, and smart within the team and across the organization.
• Establish and monitor team performance and development goals, conduct annual performance appraisals, and champion opportunities for professional growth.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Significant experience in the nonprofit sector, with a deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proven experience serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership and a Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated success in leading an annual budget process, managing external audits, and overseeing the preparation of the Form 990.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing a high-performing team.
• Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
Benefits:
• Flexible (Unlimited) PTO, upon completion of probationary period
• 403(b) retirement plan matching
• Employer-paid benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability insurance
• FSA
Apply Now
Apply Now