Bread for the World · 1 day ago
VP of Finance & Administration
Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. The VP of Finance & Administration will oversee financial and administrative services, ensuring these functions support the organization’s mission and objectives, and will collaborate closely with the executive team.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
The Vice President reports directly to the President/CEO and will collaborate closely with other members of the executive team, including Managing Director, Vice President for Development, and Director of Organizing and Faith Engagement
Provide coordinated management of the organizations, including providing counsel and advising Bread in shaping organizational culture and management strategies. Work closely with the senior leadership team (currently embodied in the Strategy Council) to contribute to organizational development and effectiveness
Alongside the Board Liaison and President/CEO, serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors’ Finance and Administration Committee (and its Investment Subcommittee) and Audit Committee
Provide leadership to strengthen the organization’s culture, effectiveness, and capacity to work well as a team, inspiring innovation, collaboration, collegiality and project management. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Alongside the President/CEO, serve as a trustee of the 401(k) plan. As an organizational officer fulfilling the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, review, and sign on behalf of organizations financial documents including such as business contracts, summary plan descriptions, grant reports, audit engagement letters, audit reports, and 990’s
Oversee and facilitate the ongoing work of finance and accounting functions:
Monitor a budget of up to $14 million for Bread and Institute, cash management, payroll, endowment fund investments, and other financial analysis
Oversee annual budgeting process and year-end forecasting (including revenue projections in partnership with the Vice President for Development)
Provide analysis to enable leadership team and boards to make informed decisions
Oversee and facilitate human resources and internal communications
Champion professional and leadership development that builds a high-performance culture and boosts employee engagement and retention
Oversee competitive salary structures and benefits packages
Manage systems for performance reviews, goal setting, and continuous employee development, skill building, and career growth
Oversee recruitment and hiring process from sourcing and selection to onboarding, ensuring effective talent acquisition
Mediate disputes, handle disciplinary actions, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment
Oversee and facilitate information systems and information technology
Oversee and facilitate facilities management, including office operations and matters relating to facilities, insurance, and major equipment acquisition and maintenance and disaster preparedness for staff in Washington, DC office and staff located remotely. Negotiate and manage project-related contracts with consultants, contractors and suppliers and property subleases
Bread is contracted to manage some financial, human resources, and administrative services for a small 501(c)3 organization, the Alliance to End Hunger (“Alliance”). Collaborate with the President of the Alliance to provide counsel regarding financial and administrative services per the defined services in the Memorandum of Understanding
Represent Finance and Administration department in special meetings or on task forces as required
Provide coverage for the President and/or Managing Director in circumstances where one or both may be unavailable, when assigned
Provide senior leadership to ad hoc projects as required
Qualification
Required
A demonstrated senior level track record of at least 10 years of success leading financial and accounting operations, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong preference for candidates with an understanding of nonprofit accounting practices for 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 organizations
Preference for CPA or master's degree with strong experience in financial leadership
Demonstrated success in managing all financial management activities of an organization including implementation of financial information and control systems, general ledger budgeting, cost allocation, etc
Demonstrated experience in management of daily, monthly, and annual financial statements, audits, contracts, grants, compliance matters, and in developing and presenting financial reports on a timely basis to senior leadership
Demonstrated knowledge of financial control systems including those that directly relate to nonprofit organizations
Proven record in human resources leadership, including recruitment, compensation, and benefits; pension analysis; employee relations; compliance; performance management; and professional and organizational development, training, and management programs
Passion for fostering a positive work environment and enabling employee growth and success
Experience in oversight of information services, information technology capacity, facilities management, and disaster preparedness
Experience managing and coaching a department or team
Demonstrate strong, collaborative management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on a multitude of issues simultaneously
Prior experience working with boards and auditors
Ability to inspire trust, organize people in teams, and motivate them to work well together, including those that cross racial, ethnic, theological, and cultural lines
Experience thinking strategically, creatively, and tactically
Strong verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate connection with groups of various sizes and types across organizational hierarchies, structures, and geographical distances
Ability to work independently as performance and outcomes are assessed by executive leadership
Ability to contribute to strategic decision-making affecting organization-wide priorities
Ability to build strategic relationships which require exceptional credentials and highly developed leadership skills
Highest level of personal and professional integrity and quality standards
A passionate personal and organizational commitment to the mission of Bread for the World
Benefits
401(k) plan
Competitive salary structures and benefits packages