Vice President of Finance

Accountabilities:

• Serve as a member of the leadership and strategy execution teams, advising the CEO, COO, and department leaders on financial strategy, risks, opportunities, and resource allocation.

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing Finance Team, fostering accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and alignment with organizational priorities.

• Direct the annual budgeting process, establish financial benchmarks, and oversee ongoing budget monitoring and forecasting in partnership with department leaders.

• Lead monthly budget-versus-actual reviews, identify variances, and recommend practical action plans to address financial risks and investment opportunities.

• Develop financial models, dashboards, and performance metrics to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and the growth of new products, services, and digital platforms.

• Oversee monthly and year-end financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely reports for senior leadership, the Finance Committee, the Board, funders, and other external stakeholders.

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, financial close processes, general ledger oversight, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Oversee nonprofit fund accounting, government funding, grants, restricted funds, philanthropic revenue forecasting, and related reporting requirements.

• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, revenue forecasting, capital planning, and banking relationships.

• Lead annual audits, tax filings, financial compliance, and relationships with external auditors; serve as the primary finance liaison to the Board's Finance Committee.

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and systems that protect organizational assets and support operational efficiency.

• Review vendor and customer contracts for financial terms, risk, and compliance, and oversee insurance, business filings, and multi-state sales tax obligations.

• Collaborate across the organization to improve financial processes, advance the mission and strategic direction, and contribute to a culture grounded in inclusion and racial equity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; an MBA or master's degree in finance or a related discipline is preferred. CPA certification is a plus.

• At least 12 years of management experience, including five or more years in a senior finance leadership position.

• Required experience working in nonprofit organizations; experience in education or familiarity with school systems is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting systems, fund accounting, government funding compliance, and grant-related financial management.

• Demonstrated experience building, improving, and scaling financial systems, processes, and teams within a nonprofit environment.

• Exceptional financial analysis, business judgment, forecasting, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear reports, meaningful narratives, and actionable recommendations for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, audit processes, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leaders, board members, colleagues, and external partners.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• A hands-on, solutions-oriented leadership style, with sound judgment, adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to make and communicate difficult recommendations.

• Commitment to inclusive leadership, transparency, collaboration, racial equity, and the role of education in creating positive social impact.

Benefits:

• Annual base salary: Based on candidate location and experience:

  • Zone A – San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Los Angeles: $185,000–$200,000.

  • Zone B – Boston, Seattle, Denver, and Chicago: $166,500–$180,000.

  • Zone C – Dallas, Atlanta, Austin, and Hawaii: $157,250–$170,000.

  • Zone D – Rest of the United States: $148,000–$160,000.

  • Salary placement within the applicable geographic range reflects skills, experience, and internal pay equity; offers are not negotiated outside the stated ranges.

  • Full-time, exempt position.

  • Fully remote or hybrid work arrangement.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Retirement contributions of up to 6%.

  • Life and disability insurance.

  • Travel of approximately 10–20% of the time, including on-site meetings in Marin County, California, as needed.

  • Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.