Job Title: Vice President of Finance & Operations
Summary
The Vice President of Finance & Operations will serve as a senior leader responsible for the financial management, operational structure, and internal controls of a small, mission-driven organization. This position will work closely with the CEO, Board, partners, lenders, development partners, and internal team members to support the organization’s financial strength, compliance obligations, and day-to-day operational effectiveness.
This is a highly hands-on leadership role within a lean team environment. The right person will bring strong finance and accounting experience and the ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor. The role will oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, audits, compliance, internal operations, vendor relationships, and more.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level financial and operational guidance to the CEO, Board, and leadership team.
- Support organizational planning, financial sustainability, and growth initiatives tied to development and operations.
- Lead core finance functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Prepare and present financial reports for internal leadership, the Board, lenders, investors, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide financial oversight for projects
- Support loan closings, construction draw requests, cost certifications, lender reporting, and related project finance requirements.
- Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, funder reporting, compliance reviews, and related documentation.
- Oversee internal operations, including payroll coordination, vendor management, contracts administration, insurance, and related administrative functions.
- Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and operating workflows.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and applicable legal and regulatory standards.
- Supervise and support finance, operations, accounting, or compliance staff, consultants, and outside partners as needed.
- Manage relationships with auditors, accountants, lenders, funders, legal counsel, vendors, and other external partners.
- Evaluate financial and operational systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and strong reporting capabilities.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and internal communication as the organization grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
- CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or financial leadership experience.
- Experience in construction, real estate development, or a closely related environment strongly preferred.
- Prior experience managing finance and operations within a small or lean organization strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial, accounting, and reporting systems.
- Ability to translate complex financial, funding, and compliance information for non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, discretion, and sound judgment.