Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reach University is an accredited, nonprofit institution reshaping higher education. The Vice President, Finance and Administration will oversee Finance, Financial Aid, and Administration, ensuring alignment with the university's goals while developing teams and creating effective infrastructure for growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead all financial office activities, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, treasury, and financial planning & analysis, ensuring they align with Reach's goals and mission
- Mentor, develop, and coach team members across financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial aid, and legal, setting goals and conducting performance evaluations to ensure success and growth within the department
- Coordinate the development of the university’s budget, ensuring fiscal integrity and alignment with strategic priorities
- Maintain compliance with professional accounting standards, laws, and regulations, including the federal and state requirements that govern financial aid and Registered Apprenticeship Programs, and prepare necessary financial reports for federal, state, and local agencies
- Oversee cash management and ensure that all treasury functions, including investments, meet the organization’s goals as per the Board’s risk profile
- Act as an advisor to the President, Cabinet, Faculty Leads, and the Board of Trustees, providing insights into financial and legal matters
- Manage relationships with internal and external legal counsel, ensuring the organization’s financial processes are legally sound. Manage all administrative functions related to leases, insurance, corporate filings, and other related matters
- Manage the team that creates and presents financial reports, presentations, and other correspondence related to financial oversight and management
- Supervise all financial control activities to maintain the soundness and integrity of financial processes
- Work with all departments to promote financial literacy and effective financial planning across the organization
- Engage in constant financial strategic analysis to inform decision-making and long-term planning
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any related field; MBA/JD a plus
- 10+ years of experience in financial leadership, including hands-on financial planning and analysis or similar role
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including comfort with complex and varied models
- Strong people management skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Extensive Leadership Experience: 10+ years as a financial leader and business executive, with 5+ years as a VP Finance or CFO for a for-profit or nonprofit organization
- Financial Modeling and Long-Term Planning: Proven ability to personally build complex, multi-scenario financial models and multi-year plans, not just review them, and to defend every assumption
- People Management and Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and developing finance or operations teams, creating clarity in roles and expectations, and raising the bar on both performance and culture
- Strategic Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze financial data and systems to inform strategic decision-making
- Strong Relationship Management: Experience in building relationships with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and the Board of Trustees
- Organizational Design Expertise: Experience in optimizing organizational structures for finance teams and redesigning financial processes to improve efficiency
- Visionary Leadership: Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly, tailoring your message to different audiences (leadership, staff, and external partners)
- Strategic Planning: Expertise in strategic and multi-year financial planning, with experience managing large capital and operating budgets
- Comprehensive Financial Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of financing techniques, financial analysis, debt management, and endowment management
- Stewardship of Resources: Strong understanding of financial stewardship, ensuring processes and procedures are fiscally sound and compliant with all regulations
Benefits
- Health Insurance: We provide medical, vision, and dental insurance plans to ensure you and your family are well-covered. Plus additional wellness programs.
- Flexible Time Off: We offer a flexible "Flexible Time Off" policy, empowering you to take the time you need when you need it, without the constraints of a traditional vacation policy.
- Flexible Remote-Only Workplace: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere with our flexible remote-only work environment, fostering a balance of workload and rest
- Professional Development Support: We are committed to your growth and development, offering support for professional development opportunities to help you advance in your career.
Company Overview
Reach University is a non-profit university that offers job-embedded learning to help communities and individuals to grow. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://reach.edu.