VP, Finance

Job Description

If you’re a finance professional who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and building structure in a small (VP of Finance will lead budgeting, audits, and financial reporting while strengthening systems that keep our clients' team and members running at their best. You’ll bring clarity, collaboration, and accountability to every process you touch.

This role also will require you to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday at the company's main office in Arlington, VA.

Position Overview :  The Vice President, Finance is a business savvy, team player who leads our client’s finance function and is responsible for providing strategic financial direction and stewardship to ensure the long-term fiscal health and operational effectiveness of the Association. This position oversees all financial planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting and investment functions, including the annual audit, budgeting and tax and financial compliance. This position also aligns financial strategy with the organization’s mission, goals and priorities.

The Vice President, Finance also will manage the staff or vendors responsible for shared services like facilities, technology, office support services and human resources administration, ensuring execution against key priorities, as well as routine processes and procedures. A proactive business partner and member of the senior team, the vice president, finance helps to drive the optimal performance and efficient operation of the organization and the achievement of its budgetary goals. The Vice President also supports and collaborates with others to drive revenue growth and identify and manage risk through appropriate controls.

Company Overview :   A leading trade association representing some of the most recognized and trusted consumer brands, this organization plays a vital role in shaping the policies and conversations that impact products people rely on every day. With a focus on advocacy, innovation, and collaboration, it brings together industry leaders to drive progress on issues like consumer safety, sustainability, and marketplace growth. Joining the team means contributing to work that directly influences the future of the brands and products that touch millions of lives.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the executive leadership and Board, providing insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, annual budgets and forecasts aligned with the Association’s strategic objectives.
• Support the organization in shaping business models, dues structures and non-dues revenue strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.

Leadership of Finance, Budget and Risk Management

Operations Management

Requirements

Experience & Education :

Skills :

Requirements

Experience & Education : The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership experience in finance and project management at a small or mid-sized nonprofit organization or association (under 100 employees) and a willingness to manage key operations functions (e.g., technology, facilities). 10+ years of management in finance and / or accounting is required. An advanced degree in a business-related field is preferred. Association, non-profit or public accounting experience preferred. Experience with Sage Intacct desirable. Demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting and financial analysis. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences. Skills : Excellent collaboration and project management skills. Strong presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts in concise messages to C-suite executives. Passion for learning issues and tackling challenges. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work. Ability to be productive and drive results in the face of ambiguity. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Working knowledge of and a strong respect for talent processes including employment lifecycle, performance management, and employee relations Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Good understanding of investment practices. Advanced proficiency in Office 365 Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Flexibility in learning new software and / or computer / technical applications.