Key Responsibilities: An experienced Vice President of Finance & Administration will oversee financial and administrative operations reporting to the President. The VP of Finance & Administration is responsible for financial operations, human resources, information technology (indirectly), purchasing, contract management, retirement and investment oversight, and other operations for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and its affiliated organizations. The VP of Finance & Administration will work closely with the President, the Board of Directors, and Committees of the Board on budgets and revenue estimates; report regularly to the President on financial performance; supervise accounting and administrative staff; manage relationships with outside counsel, financial advisors, banks, contractors and audit firms. The VP of Finance & Administration will direct and oversee financial operations (e.g. day-to-day and month-end accounting, A/P, A/R, payroll, fixed asset and general ledger through active management of an accounting team) for a complex group of nonprofits with multiple funding sources, including organizations in California and one in Hawaii. The VP of Finance & Administration must have experience working in an inclusive and diverse, fast paced office environment in addition to possessing an affinity for issues involving animal welfare. Qualifications: The Vice President of Finance & Administration will be an experienced leader with a degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited university; a CPA or an advanced degree is desirable. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of broad finance experience including at least 5 years in financial leadership positions in a medium to large not-for-profit organization or foundation. The candidate must: - Demonstrate experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to the President, senior staff, and Boards of Directors.
- Have experience working with independent audit firms.
- Possess an intimate knowledge of GAAP and foundation and nonprofit accounting practices and standards.
- Understand government contracting and have prior experience managing complex revenue streams.
- Have documented experience working with financial systems and managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a nonprofit with multiple funding sources, including familiarity with endowments, restricted gifts and donor advised funds.
- Be familiar with oversight of retirement investments, social responsible investing.
Additional Qualifications: - Solid experience supervising management level staff and working collaboratively in a senior team environment.
- Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.
- Experience working with investment managers as well as Budget and Finance Committees.
- Experience with 403(b) plans and the IRS requirements.
- Experience managing implementation of new systems and software.
- Experience with finance and accounting software packages.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, interpersonal skills and good judgment.
- Self-starter who demonstrates the highest standards of integrity.
- Excellent analytic and abstract reasoning, problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Strong business partner who has successfully negotiated favorable terms with vendors, suppliers and others.
Hiring Policy: The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Compensation: Commensurate with experience. |
