Houston SPCA · 8 hours ago
Vice President of Finance and Administration
Houston SPCA has been a leader in animal protection and community education for over 100 years. They are seeking a Vice President of Finance who will oversee financial operations, lead financial strategy, and ensure compliance to support the organization's mission.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Oversee all financial operations for a multifaceted nonprofit that includes animal care, veterinary services, wildlife rehabilitation, rescue/ambulance programs, investigations, and community outreach
Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and long-term planning to support mission growth
Implement and refine financial systems, tools, and processes that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Provide timely, data-driven insights to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors
Ensure strong internal controls, accounting integrity, and compliance with nonprofit financial regulations
Partner with program leaders to understand operational needs, evaluate ROI, and inform decision-making with clear financial analysis
Oversee annual audits, 990 preparation, grant financials, and restricted funding allocations
Develop financial dashboards and metrics that create transparency and support strategic execution
Manage, mentor and develop the finance, IT and facilities teams, cultivating a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, logic, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required
10+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally in nonprofit, healthcare, animal welfare, or complex multi-program organizations
Demonstrated ability to build and modernize financial systems and processes
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and strategic planning
Experience overseeing audits, compliance, and financial reporting
Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams, communicate complex ideas clearly, and lead through data
Systems thinker with a strong process-improvement mindset and a high level of autonomy
Preferred
CPA or MBA strongly preferred