Job Description

POSITION : Vice President (VP) of Finance

REPORTS TO : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

STATUS : Full-Time, Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Vice President

UNION ELIGIBLE : No

WORK ARRANGEMENT : Hybrid (3 days/week in office) or 100% Onsite, In-Office 5 Days/Week

SALARY RANGE : $175,000–$250,000

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s purpose is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. The LightHouse is currently in a period of growth, increasing our capacity to serve more low-vision and blind clients.

*Blind/visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW:

The VP of Finance will manage all financial aspects of LightHouse, ensuring financial health, stability, and growth. Key responsibilities include financial planning, risk management, recordkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance. The VP of Finance will work closely with the CEO and the Board of Directors to support strategic decision-making and advance the organization’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or MBA.
• CPA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of financial leadership experience, including at least five years in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with Dynamics Business Central Finance system required.
• Qualified CPA with at least five years of experience in a senior finance role within a nonprofit.
• Familiarity with nonprofit finance regulations.
• Experience in financial and cost accounting within a manufacturing organization.
• Proven success in facilitating organizational change and development.
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience.
• Ability to multitask and handle high priorities.
• Experience working with City and County of San Francisco, California state, and federal contracts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as an auditor in an audit firm.
• Proficiency in Dynamics Business Central and VENA.
• Experience in financial and cost accounting in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience working with individuals who are blind or have other disabilities.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with electronic recordkeeping and remote training platforms.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management and compliance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with financial regulations and systems integration, particularly Dynamics Business Central.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite applications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organizational goals.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Manage financial resources, including cash flow, investments, and reserves.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and audits.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other standards.
• Risk Management and Compliance:
• Identify and manage financial risks with effective strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal controls and audit processes.
• Operations and Systems:
• Lead the financial operations team, providing guidance and professional development.
• Implement and manage financial systems and technologies, including Dynamics Business Central and VENA.
• Strategic Planning:
• Participate in strategic planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with program and development teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
• Serve on the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to LightHouse’s strategic goals.
• Advise on organizational direction, financial planning, budgeting, and policy matters.
• Present financial statements to executives and the Board of Directors.
• Create 3–5-year cash flow projections and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Directly supervises 3-5 employees within the Finance Team.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit at a desk and perform computer-intensive work for extended periods daily.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to independently travel to all LightHouse physical locations and events as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

LightHouse personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will means that the employment relationship may be terminated, with or without cause and with or without advance notice at any time by the employee or the Agency.

We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.

All employees at LightHouse are hired for an indefinite and unspecified duration and consequently, no employee is guaranteed employment for a specified length of time. Employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the employee or LightHouse can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause (“employment at will”).

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and résumé as Word attachments (no PDFs please), along with the completed employment application (downloads in a Word document), to HR@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line. To fill out the application, please enable editing in the document. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints, we will only respond to complete submissions in which there is serious interest, thanks for your understanding.

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