Job Title: Vice President of Finance & Operations

Summary

The Vice President of Finance & Operations will serve as a senior leader responsible for the financial management, operational structure, and internal controls of a small, mission-driven organization. This position will work closely with the CEO, Board, partners, lenders, development partners, and internal team members to support the organization’s financial strength, compliance obligations, and day-to-day operational effectiveness.

This is a highly hands-on leadership role within a lean team environment. The right person will bring strong finance and accounting experience and the ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor. The role will oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, audits, compliance, internal operations, vendor relationships, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level financial and operational guidance to the CEO, Board, and leadership team.
• Support organizational planning, financial sustainability, and growth initiatives tied to development and operations.
• Lead core finance functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and present financial reports for internal leadership, the Board, lenders, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide financial oversight for projects
• Support loan closings, construction draw requests, cost certifications, lender reporting, and related project finance requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, funder reporting, compliance reviews, and related documentation.
• Oversee internal operations, including payroll coordination, vendor management, contracts administration, insurance, and related administrative functions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and operating workflows.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, contracts, and applicable legal and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and support finance, operations, accounting, or compliance staff, consultants, and outside partners as needed.
• Manage relationships with auditors, accountants, lenders, funders, legal counsel, vendors, and other external partners.
• Evaluate financial and operational systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and strong reporting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and internal communication as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or financial leadership experience.
• Experience in construction, real estate development, or a closely related environment strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing finance and operations within a small or lean organization strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Ability to translate complex financial, funding, and compliance information for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, discretion, and sound judgment.