Vice President of Finance

1 day, 20 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
The City Fund

The City Fund

The City Fund partners with local leaders to develop innovative public school systems that empower educators and improve student performance, particularly in the wake of significant challenges such as Hurricane Katrina.

Capital Markets
11-50

Description

  • Lead financial operations, compliance, and reporting across City Fund’s 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 527 entities.
  • Translate organizational priorities into financial plans, operating infrastructure, and decision-support reporting.
  • Own the monthly close process and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to leadership, boards, partners, and budget leads.
  • Lead annual budget planning, support department leads, and maintain budget tracking and accounting accuracy.
  • Manage cash flow, contributions, liabilities, and multi-year forecasts in coordination with development and grants teams.
  • Oversee grants and contracts operations, including processing, compliance, due diligence, and grantee communications.
  • Manage the integrity of grants management data and align Fluxx with Sage Intacct and other finance systems.
  • Select and manage the external audit firm and oversee annual audits and Form 990 preparation.
  • Improve financial systems, automation, policies, and processes across finance and grants functions.
  • Lead and develop the finance team and grants & contracts function, setting expectations and supporting growth.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to provide sound, ethical financial counsel to executive leadership in a nonprofit or mission-driven context.
  • Deep knowledge of nonprofit finance and accounting best practices, including multi-entity (c3/c4/527) structures, GAAP, and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience working with a 527 organization.
  • Experience leading and developing teams with clear expectations, feedback, and accountability.
  • Ability to think strategically while also handling detailed finance and grants work.
  • Familiarity with grants management operations, grantmaking compliance, and the intersection of grants and finance workflows.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a lean team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to boards, funders, and executive leadership.
  • Proficiency with modern financial systems, with Sage Intacct strongly preferred.
  • Commitment to educational equity, innovative school models, racial equity, and community-driven change.

Benefits

  • Salary of $290,700.
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • 5% 401(k) match.
  • 6 months of paid parental leave.
  • Highly competitive and equitable pay with internal pay equity.
  • Total rewards package with additional benefits.

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