Cathedral Arts Project Looking for Vice President Of Finance (ft) at Jacksonville, FL, United States Full Time

Job Description

The Vice President of Finance reports to the President & CEO and bears overall responsibility for financial reporting, accounting, and bookkeeping as well as compliance and risk management.

Management:

• Supervise and support the Director of Administration.
• Manage finance strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships.
• Remain up to date on nonprofit audit and best practices, as well as state and federal law regarding nonprofit finance.

Finance:

• Manage the organization’s accounting system, including its chart of accounts and the allocation of all income and expenses, vendors, and customers.
• Produce monthly reports and narrative analyses on the organization’s financial standing. Provide special reports and financial information as requested and authorized.
• Lead quarterly budget meetings with the Executive Team to ensure expenses stay within budget parameters and that revenue forecasting is on track. Keep staff informed of the organization’s finances through regular reports at staff meetings. Provide advance alerts to appropriate staff to keep spending from exceeding budget in any line item unless authorized.
• Work cross-departmentally to ensure restrictions on grant funds are being adhered to and that the full disbursement of funds is utilized during the set grant award period. Ensure requests for budget amendments or adjustments are made promptly to further guarantee full use of funds.
• Engage the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors to develop financial plans and projections.
• Lead the effort to plan, update, monitor, and implement the organization’s budget, including tracking specific program and grant budgets.
• Assist outside accountants with the production of the 990 informational returns and the annual audit.
• Make recommendations based on best practices for the Financial Policies and Procedures manual.
• Reconcile bank statements to the accounting system monthly.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

Contracts, Grants & Partnerships:

• Monitor restricted funds with each department as appropriate to ensure appropriate use.
• Oversee budgeting and financial reports about contracts, funded partnerships, and grant proposals and reports.
• Work with the Development and Program Departments to verify the accuracy of financials on all grant applications, contracts, partnership agreements, and other funding requests before their submission.

Human Resources:

• Oversee payroll processing for all CAP office staff, teaching artists, and classroom assistants by the Business Manager. Ensure accuracy of payroll records for compensation, deductions, and other employee information. Ensure proper maintenance of employee payroll records.

Special Events:

• Assist with CAP’s annual Spring for the Arts, Golf Tournament, student showcases, and other special events that align with CAP’s mission.
• Champion CAP culture and model CAP’s core values to color outside the lines, sing out loud, maintain your creative spark and inspire every child’s creative spirit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Commitment to CAP’s vision, goals, and core values.
• Demonstrated experience leading and coaching staff to achieve goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop software.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial metrics into operational insight.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and OneDrive).
• Must pass official Level 2 background screening as outlined by Florida state law.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nonprofit finance experience.
• Five or more years of experience managing organizational finance.
• Strategic thinker and a proven operating partner that drives impact beyond financials.
• Ability to work on multiple, complex projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The position is a full-time salaried exempt role with a starting salary range of $95,000 to $105,000.
• The position is eligible for annual merit increases of up to 6 percent and an annual bonus of up to 3 percent.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance is available after 30 days, with CAP covering 75% of the costs of individual medical insurance.
• Opportunity to participate in the organization’s 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off, including 21 days of PTO, 24 paid holidays, and a flexible, family-friendly schedule.
• Paid parking in a central downtown location.
• Tenured benefit opportunities include professional development, personal wellness credits, student loan, and tuition savings assistance, and paid parental leave.