Guttmacher Institute · 3 months ago
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Buffalo-Niagara Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $290K/yr
15+ years expGuttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Vice President for Finance & Administration will oversee the financial, technological, operational, and strategic objectives of the organization, managing fiscal functions and leading the Finance & Administration Division.
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Responsibilities
Partner with and advise the Co-CEOs and Executive Leadership Team on financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters
Lead the 15-member Finance & Administration Division, driving vision and strategy for the division, fostering a culture of collaboration, and supporting staff growth and satisfaction
Work with the three directors (the Directors of Meetings & Events, Finance, and IT) that make up the division’s management team to ensure effective and efficient management of the division
Serve as the management liaison to Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and Investment Sub-committee; effectively communicate about and represent finance, technology, and operations at committee and Board meetings
Evaluate and strengthen policies, internal controls, standards and procedures. Establish practices and implement systems to support high performance, efficiency and accountability
Optimize financial systems; improve systems integration and automation
Develop key performance indicators for finance, administration & operations, and IT to enable executive leadership’s understanding of financial health, operational performance, risks, and opportunities
Oversee all accounting and treasury activities including monthly closings, grants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, revenue and expense reporting, tax filings, audits, etc
Lead and oversee the preparation of the Institute’s annual and long-range operating and capital budgets including funder, grant, and project level budgets
Work collaboratively with Development on grants and philanthropic reporting; oversee contracts management systems including cost allocation plans and integration into the organization’s financial planning
Ensure executive leadership team members and their respective teams receive timely and relevant management reporting to support all funder and project requirements
Manage relationships with third-party investment management firms, ensuring compliance with investment policies and that target returns are achieved
Oversee the Institute’s annual audit including uniform guidance and project-specific audit requirements as well as all federal, state, and local tax filings including but not limited to Form 990
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations applicable to financial and administrative activities
Lead development and execution of immediate and long-term technology strategies that drive operational efficiencies and reduce risks; develop and maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap that supports the dynamic mission of the Guttmacher Institute
Source and manage all risk partners including but not limited to brokers, carriers, and administrators; ensure insurance coverage balances risk tolerance levels of the Board and executive leadership
Lead the facilities strategy for New York City and Washington, D.C. locations including lease administration, space planning, property and equipment acquisition and maintenance
Partner with Finance & Administration team members to develop clearly defined roles, processes, and measures of success that facilitate open communication and positive working relationships within the department and with the broader organization. Provide mentoring and supervision to teams
Ensure the Finance & Administration team has an appropriate understanding of Guttmacher Institute’s mission and where they fit within the mission; represent team needs among senior leadership
Align financial, administration, and technology strategies with the mission and values of Guttmacher Institute
Represent Guttmacher at meetings with donors as appropriate and requested
Qualification
Required
Strong academic credentials required; MBA, CPA, or another relevant advanced degree strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP as applied to nonprofit organizations
Minimum 15 years' experience in financial/operational senior leadership roles with deep knowledge of financial strategy and planning is required; experience leading IT; nonprofit experience in heavily grant-funded environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience leading through periods of strategic alignment and change
Experience with diverse income streams including restricted and unrestricted philanthropic revenue
Experience driving technology strategy and working knowledge of data governance frameworks
Experience leading teams of comparable size; experience operating within a unionized environment a plus, and partnering effectively with HR leadership
Experience with nonprofit or fund-accounting systems (e.g., Blackbaud Financial Edge, Sage Intacct, Questica, NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise or similar)
Skilled in using software for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, scenario planning, and compliance tracking
Experience leading complex technology implementation and integration projects including but not limited to ERP, CRM, and other organization's core systems
Experience working with and supporting Boards of Directors and board committees
Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's degree highly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Vacation
Personal and sick time
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Commuting subsidy
401(k) with employer match
Company
Guttmacher Institute
Guttmacher Institute advances sexual and reproductive health and rights through an interrelated program of research and more.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-25
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