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The Vice President of Finance serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for strategic financial management, oversight of day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and fiscal leadership for the organization and its subsidiaries. The role includes a strong focus on financial integration, reporting, and support for affiliate organizations, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the entire enterprise.

Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning

• Advise the President / CEO and Leadership Team on financial strategy, long-range planning, and sustainability
• Provide financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers
• Lead the development and monitoring of the annual operating and capital budgets
• Create rolling financial forecasts and scenario models to assess the financial impact of strategic decisions
• Serve as a financial liaison to the Board of Directors and Finance & Audit Committee, preparing regular reports and presentations
• Actively participate in organizational strategic planning and implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives

Financial Operations Oversight

• Oversee the accounting function across all entities, including day-to-day supervision of the Assistant Controller and Bookkeeper
• Ensure timely preparation and accuracy of monthly financial reports, budget variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain a strong system of internal controls and ensure adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards
• Oversee cash flow and liquidity management to meet organizational and subsidiary needs
• Monitor banking relationships and investment accounts to optimize financial performance
• Monthly reporting to the departments, as well as mentoring personnel in Program and Mission Engagement on accounting functions and budget awareness

Audit, Tax, and Compliance

• Coordinate annual GAAP audit, 401(k) compliance audit, and tax filings, including 990s for all entities
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors and tax professionals
• Ensure all filings, disclosures, and registrations are completed in a timely and compliant manner
• Monitor compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including those related to grants and contracts

Subsidiary & Affiliate Financial Oversight

• Provide financial leadership and reporting for multiple affiliated Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) organizations, including but not limited to : BBBS of Greater Cleveland, BBBS of East Central Ohio, BBBS of South Central Ohio
• Prepare and present financial reports at each subsidiary's board meetings; advise on financial status, risks, and recommendations
• Partner with subsidiary CEOs to develop and monitor annual budgets and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Oversee financial reporting and grant compliance across subsidiaries, ensuring timely submissions and reconciliations
• Support subsidiaries with cost analysis, cash management, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Serve as primary finance liaison to affiliate leadership for financial training, issue resolution, and systems alignment.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and ensure proper reconciliation across entities
• Presents financial reports at hub affiliate board meetings
• Continuous involvement in grant compliance including but not limited to submission and reconciliations

Grant and Contract Oversight

• Provide fiscal leadership for grant budgeting, compliance, and reporting across all entities
• Collaborate with the Grants Manager and affiliates to ensure accurate grant allocations, expense tracking, and audit readiness
• Ensure allowable costs and compliance with federal / state / local requirements

Leadership & Department Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance and succession planning
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure cross-training and knowledge sharing between staff to build departmental capacity
• Foster collaboration between finance and other departments to enhance financial literacy and decision-making

Human Resources / Payroll

• Oversee all payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing

Requirements

Position Requirements

Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required . CPA designation strongly preferred . Master's degree in business administration, Finance, or related field preferred

Experience : Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior-level finance role (e.g., Controller, Director of Finance, VP of Finance) . Experience managing complex accounting operations, including multi-entity or affiliated organizations . Demonstrated experience with nonprofit financial management, including grant compliance and fund accounting . Proven track record of managing financial audits, tax filings (including Form 990s), and external financial reporting . Prior experience supporting executive leadership and working with a Board of Directors and Finance Committees . Experience with ERP systems and financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar) . Experience with mentoring and managing finance teams

Skills / Abilities : Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory compliance . Advanced analytical, forecasting, and financial modeling skills . Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders . High level of integrity and commitment to ethical conduct . Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment . Strategic thinker with a hands-on, collaborative approach to problem-solving . Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced Excel skills required . Commitment to the agency's mission and values, and a passion for youth development

Position Abilities and Competencies

Active Communication - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success

Organizing and Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple, competing tasks. They plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity

Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment

Strategic Thinking - Effective performers act with the future in mind. They plan for and make decisions within the framework of the enterprise's strategic intent. They know and understand the factors influencing strategy (e.g., core competence, customers, competition, and the organizations' current strengths and limitations.) They consider future impact when weighing decisions

Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen - they want results, and they want them now. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals.

Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge. They are curious and want to know 'why'. They learn quickly and use new information effectively. They create and foster a culture of interest, curiosity and learning

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