Vice President of Finance

Overview

Job Type : Regular

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

• Hire, develop, and oversee the Finance team encompassing Finance Operations & Accounting, Treasury & Risk Management, Contracts & Grant Services, and Procurement & Subcontractor Compliance.
• Sustain a collegial, collaborative, and intellectually challenging environment, encouraging agility and initiative while managing risk.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support RAND's mission and strategic objectives.
• Provide financial insights to top leadership to inform decision-making.
• Provide principal staff support to the Audit & Risk Committee and the Long-Term Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Financial Operations Management

Strategic Investment Management

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness

Candidate Profile

RAND is seeking a proven financial executive with experience as a leader in a complex organization, preferably in both the federal government contractor and not-for-profit sectors. The successful candidate will have strong experience in an organization subject to U.S. Federal Government contracting and compliance requirements, including the Cost Accounting Standards in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as 75% of revenue comes from Federal Government contracts and grants. Experience with Workday would be a plus.

RAND values an open, collaborative culture that fosters community and a sense of belonging. The candidate must possess interpersonal skills to establish credibility and trust across all levels of the organization and share and promote RAND values. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with both a collaborative approach to decision-making and the managerial courage to move forward and make a decision with the best available information when the situation calls for it.

Performance and Personal Competencies

Setting Strategy

Executing Under Uncertainty

Leading Teams

Relationships and Influence

Education

An advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

Location

Santa Monica, CA (preferred); Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC

Security Clearance

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is preferred

Salary Range : $325,000-$415,000

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education / training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatical pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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