ZERO Prostate Cancer

Vice President, Finance and Controller

ZERO Prostate Cancer

full-time

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Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Drive Strategic Financial Stewardship:
  • Advise the Chief Operating Officer, CEO, and other senior leaders on all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, investment priorities, and long-term financial strategy.
  • Work directly with the Finance & Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to communicate critical financial matters and provide clear, insightful analysis.
  • Lead the development of financial models and conduct scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making for new initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
  • Translate complex financial information into a compelling narrative of mission impact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Architect Scalable Financial Systems and Operations:
  • Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking relations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Lead the annual organizational budgeting and planning process, collaborating with department heads to align resource allocation with strategic priorities.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve financial and operational processes, leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Ensure Unimpeachable Integrity and Compliance:
  • Lead the annual external audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring a timely and successful outcome.
  • Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required financial reports, including the annual IRS Form 990.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations for nonprofit organizations, as well as grant and contract requirements.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
  • Build and Lead a High-Impact Finance Team:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Promote ZERO’s core values of being humble, hungry, and smart within the team and across the organization.
  • Establish and monitor team performance and development goals, conduct annual performance appraisals, and champion opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
  • Significant experience in the nonprofit sector, with a deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
  • Proven experience serving as a strategic financial partner to executive leadership and a Board of Directors.
  • Demonstrated success in leading an annual budget process, managing external audits, and overseeing the preparation of the Form 990.
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing a high-performing team.
  • Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks and Sage Intacct preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
  • CPA, MAcc, MBA, CMA, CGMA, or similar certifications or degrees highly preferred.
  • Experience gained in a high-growth organization with both external audit and in-house financial management experience.
  • Experience leading the selection and implementation of new financial systems or ERPs.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based systems used by ZERO, such as Google Workspace, Raiser's Edge, and Slack.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.