Senior Vice President of Finance

Title: Senior Vice President of Finance

Department: Finance

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Positions Reporting to this Position: Vice President of Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis), Vice President of Accounting

Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%

Union Position:No

Job Classification Level: M-V

Salary Range (depending on experience): $140,000 - 250,000

General Description:

LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

LCV is in search of a Senior Vice President of Finance that will embody our organizational values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability. We are seeking a leader who will help us lead with a deep commitment to these values. The SVP, Finance will be focused on the executive leadership of the finance department and is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial planning and analysis divisions of the department. The SVP, Finance will ensure all accounting operations are in compliance with GAAP, and internal accounting controls are maintained for data integrity, compliance, risk and provide quality analyses for organizational decisions. As a member of the Executive Team, the SVP, Finance participates in the development of organizational plans for LCV and our family of organizations including the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, GiveGreen United Action Fund, and Chispa AZ PAC. The SVP, Finance’s priorities are to manage financial strategy, develop and implement best practices, and lead the entire financial administration of our $150M organization.

The SVP, Finance will directly manage the Vice President of Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) and the Vice President of Accounting, and indirectly support a team of 11 including a Financial and Budget Analyst, Director of Grants Management, Senior Revenue Accountant, Revenue Accountant, Finance Coordinator, Staff Accountants, Senior Director of Accounting and an interim contracted Accounts Payable Specialist. The SVP, Finance will work to enhance efficient financial operations and assist in the organizations’ compliance with relevant tax and campaign finance laws, regulations and filings. The Senior Vice President of Finance will thrive in our complex environment. This position will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with LCV’s President.

Responsibilities:

Financial Administration 30%

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, financial filings and 990 reporting for all applicable LCV entities.
• Collaborate and provide direct leadership across organizations to support knowledge base around financial processes, budgeting and the monthly review process.
• Partner with external consultants, vendors and stakeholders to achieve results for the organization, including financial consultants, financial system vendors, consulting investment accountant, tax accountant, legal counsel, and Board members.
• Collaborate with COO and President on critical financial decisions, considerations and work closely with Legal on finance compliance processes to maintain accuracy and completeness of revenue and disbursements reported.
• Maintain an adequate system of internal accounting controls throughout the company and between all entities.
• Oversee major financial processes in conjunction with Vice Presidents of Accounting & Finance, i.e., Budgeting & Audit/990 process.
• Support the VP of Accounting to monitor appropriate use of account numbers toward proper classification and recordkeeping of financial transactions; implement changes when appropriate.
• Support the VP of Finance to monitor the set up and execution of our grants management processes & systems, financial analysis and reporting, variance analysis, net asset schedules, investment strategy and fiscal and grant budgeting process.
• Oversee the provision of ongoing Cash Management, Cash Flow & Variance Analysis to senior management.
• Assist the Legal/Compliance teams as needed with federal & state filings including FEC, state election agencies, LDA and charitable solicitation filings.

Strategic Finance 30%

• Provide ongoing strategic financial direction and develop policies and procedures, manuals, training, and toolkits.
• Monitor and advise on the financial health of the organization, assets, holdings, investments and reserves of $6M.
• Ensure the organization remains in excellent financial standing, and monitor changes that may impact financial reporting.
• Partner with the VP of Finance to oversee the organizational budget and conduct high level analysis for a wide range of needs including our CBA union process and negotiations that require financial analysis.
• Support the development of business continuity and contingency plans to strengthen financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Develop financial materials, training, narratives, presentations and visuals to support financial resource development and resource/tool building.
• Lead the migration, integration and upgrades for all financial technology; manage the flow, use and utilization of cloud-based technology for the organization; explore new technology and dashboarding options as necessary.
• Serve as a consultant/advisor to LCV's President, its 13 members of the executive team, and 40+ Board Members, on all financial matters regarding the company and its entities.
• Participate in strategic planning & priorities, including the development of financial KPIs.
• Evaluate & advise on impact of financial initiatives, including, short, mid and long term strategies for LCV.

Leadership 40%

• Direct and manage the organization’s financial planning & analysis division with a critical eye on cyclical financial processes, annual filings, compliance and reporting for all LCV entities.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and values-based management to the accounting/finance team with an equitable and inclusive lens.
• Lead efforts to create a departmental culture that is inclusive, respectful, racial justice aligned and equitable. Manage the department’s racial justice and equity goals.
• Execute the financial strategy of the organization to meet financial goals.
• Oversee the financial operations, ensuring a best-in-class office and high performing team.
• Hire and coach financial team members to ensure timely, proficient and accurate results, while driving continuous improvement processes.
• Travel up to 20% for staff retreats, trainings, conferences and Board meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience:
  • Required - 15+ years of accelerated financial leadership; ideally as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), in Financial Planning & Analysis and Accounting or other Senior Executive Leadership role in finance for a midsize to large, complex multi-entity set of organization, ideally in a progressive non profit or nonprofit advocacy sector (c3/c4/PAC). Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidated financial statements.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with GAAP, IRS codes, Internal Controls, and financial reporting and analysis.
  • Advanced technical experience: entire Microsoft Suite of products, ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, grants/contract management, nonprofit accounting, modern financial reporting and frameworks.
  • Preferred - Prior experience in a racial justice and/or environmental organization.
• Skills:
  • Strategic, innovative leader with critical thinking skills and the ability to enforce problem solving techniques.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional management and supervisory skills; must be an innovative and empowering mentor that embraces ethical practices by providing accurate, responsive, detail-oriented financial results and goals.
  • Possess high level of personal integrity, good judgment and maturity.
  • Collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality; a team player who is committed to continuous professional development for themselves and their staff.
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model; abstract reasoning skills; organizational skills.
  • Proven skills in developing complex strategic business models.
  • Passion for the mission of LCV and its affiliated entities.

• Cultural Competence:
  • Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity.
  • Ability to learn on varying cultural and community norms.
  • Understanding of Racial Justice and Equity and how to integrate this into day to day work and management practices.
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion as an organizational practice and culture.
  • Interest in understanding how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for collaborating to dismantle these systems.
• Working Conditions:
  • Applicants are to be located and legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • This position will operate in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.
  • This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “SVP, Finance” in the subject line by September 5, 2022. No phone calls please.

In the body of your cover letter please respond to the following questions:

• How does your own lived experience align with our commitment to Racial Justice and Equity found here: https://www.lcv.org/careers/commitment-racial-justice-equity/
• How have you managed finance teams in complex (scope, size, diverse revenue streams, multi-entity/inter-company, hybrid etc.) nonprofit organizations in your career.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.

https://www.lcv.org/careers/lcv-job-openings/senior-vice-president-of-finance/