Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Finance
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Vice President of Finance is pivotal in driving operational efficiency responsively working with clients and providers supporting strategic growth initiatives managing through business challenges ensuring compliance and ensuring effective investment management practices.
Specific Duties
Financial Leadership
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Hire develop and oversee the Finance team encompassing Finance Operations & Accounting Treasury & Risk Management Contracts & Grant Services and Procurement & Subcontractor Compliance.
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Sustain a collegial collaborative and intellectually challenging environment encouraging agility and initiative while managing risk.
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Develop and execute financial strategies that support the organizations mission and strategic objectives.
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Provide financial insights to top leadership to inform decision-making.
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Provide principal staff support to the Audit & Risk Committee and the Long-Term Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Financial Operations Management
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Oversee all financial operations including accounting billing payroll supplier payments travel treasury tax compliance and financial reporting.
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Manage cash flow investments and financial risk (e.g. interest rate swaps) to optimize performance and ensure liquidity.
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements for nonprofit and federal government contractor operations including oversight of audit processes.
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Drive digital transformation initiatives particularly the use of AI to automate and improve reporting and operations for efficiency and strategic insight.
Strategic Investment Management
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Oversee investment advisors in support of the Long-Term Investment Committee and execute the investment strategy set by the committee.
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Advise the committee regarding risks liquidity and overall financial conditions to inform investment strategy shifts.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
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Collaborate effectively with senior leadership research division and operations department heads and external stakeholders to achieve financial and operational objectives.
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Foster a culture of transparency accountability continuous improvement and agility across financial functions.
Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness
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Implement best practices and standards in procurement contract management and financial operations.
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Drive continuous process improvement to streamline processes reduce overhead costs and improve capabilities.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a proven financial executive with experience leading in a complex organization preferably in both the federal government contractor and nonprofit sectors. The candidate should have strong experience in organizations subject to U.S. Federal Government contracting and compliance requirements including the Cost Accounting Standards in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Experience with Workday is a plus.
The organization values an open collaborative culture that fosters community and belonging. The candidate must have the interpersonal skills to establish credibility and trust across all levels of the organization while demonstrating leadership communication and decision-making skills.
Performance and Personal Competencies
Setting Strategy
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Ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization.
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Inclination to seek and analyze data to support decisions and align others with the overall strategy.
Executing Under Uncertainty
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Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; able to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
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Risk-aware leader who anticipates and manages risks successfully.
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High degree of integrity and forethought in decision-making; acts transparently and consistently.
Leading Teams
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Ability to attract recruit motivate and manage top talent; viewed as a strong developer of others.
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Perseverance and commitment to high standards.
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Leads by example with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Strong listener; open to diverse perspectives.
Relationships and Influence
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Builds strong connections; demonstrates emotional intelligence and clear persuasive communication.
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Inspires trust and followership through actions that reflect organizational values.
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Encourages team success and creates a sense of shared purpose.
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Comfortable working in a matrixed non-hierarchical environment.
Education
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Advanced degree in finance accounting business administration or related field preferred.
Employment Type
Full Time
