Vice President of Finance and Administration

Role Overview

• Serve as the organization's senior financial officer, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial operations
• Oversee the Controller and accounting team, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and month-end close
• Lead annual budget development and multi-year financial projections and planning in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team and service-area leads
• Advise leadership on financial implications of partnerships with universities, including funding structures, cost allocation, and long-term sustainability
• Oversee margin reporting and working with business units on their resource allocation plans within the fiscal year
• Manage the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Prepare and present financial reports for the Board of Directors, its Finance Committee, and the UNC System Office
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and all grant and contract reporting requirements
• Monitor cash flow, investment accounts, and reserves; advise leadership on financial risks and opportunities
• Track PKH contracts to assess vendor performance, identify critical deadlines and decision points, and negotiate favorable terms
• Lead and support the Sr. Director of People Operations in setting the strategic direction of the people function, serving as a thought partner on organizational design, workforce planning, compensation philosophy, and culture
• Maintain senior-level accountability for the People Operations function, providing guidance and escalation support on complex employee relations, board and personnel committee matters, and cross-functional people initiatives
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and culture
• Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports across finance and people operations
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, acting as a collaborative partner to operations, partnership, and technology teams
• Represent the organization's operational interests to the Board, funders, and external partners as needed, including the UNC System Office
• Work with the Chief Technology Officer to budget for hardware and software procurement for the organization, ensuring staff are equipped with the tools they need
• Manage vendor relationships for IT services, software licenses, and technology support
• Lead financial system upgrades and potential migration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance or operations, with at least 3 years in a management role
• Nonprofit finance experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with fund accounting, grant compliance, and Form 990
• Experience in higher education finance, including familiarity with fund accounting, grant compliance, and public or university-affiliated financial environments, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing an audit process and working with external auditors
• Prior responsibility for human resources functions, including benefits, compliance, and employee relations
• Comfort with contract negotiations and vendor management

Benefits

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 401K with match
• generous time-off policy with paid volunteer time
• competitive salaries with the potential for performance bonus
• remote working flexibility