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About the Role

The SVP of Finance serves as the organization’s senior financial executive and strategic advisor, providing leadership for financial strategy, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, grants finance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This role partners closely with the corporate leadership team, Finance & Sustainability Committee, and the Board of Directors to safeguard assets, strengthen financial sustainability, and align resources with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead organization financial strategy, annual budgeting, long-range planning, forecasting, and capital allocation.
Advise the corporate leadership team and the Board of Directors on financial performance, sustainability, growth opportunities, resource allocation, and corrective actions.
Present accurate, timely financial reports, forecasts, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to leadership and the Board.
Evaluate the financial implications of major initiatives, partnerships, investments, contracts, and capital projects.
Serve as the organization’s senior financial authority and strategic partner across departments.
Champion a culture of financial accountability, innovation, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, treasury management, fixed assets, and close processes.
Establish and oversee billing and collections policies and procedures.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
Oversee cash flow management and monitor organizational liquidity.
Manage banking and lender relationships and recommend investment, debt, liquidity, and capital structure strategies.
Oversee financial management across a multi-entity organizational structure.
Serve as the primary financial point of contact for organizational affiliates and partners.
Support capital project financial management, including construction budget tracking, grant draw requests, and funder compliance.
Provide financial oversight across all grant and contract funding sources.
Develop and maintain methodologies for grant allocations, indirect cost allocations, and cost recovery.
Produce financial reporting and analysis required to support grant compliance.
Partner with leadership to support grant budgeting, financial planning, and spend-down strategy.
Ensure financial records, systems, and internal controls support compliance with all applicable regulations.
Develop meaningful financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics.
Analyze financial trends and communicate financial risks and opportunities to leadership.
Monitor organizational performance against budget and recommend corrective actions.
Support business planning through financial forecasting and scenario analysis.
Lead the annual independent audit and coordinate all audit activities.
Coordinate multi-entity audit preparation.
Oversee preparation of Form 990 and other required tax filings.
Maintain effective internal controls and risk management practices.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, donor restrictions, and nonprofit reporting requirements.
Lead organization financial risk assessment and present mitigation strategies.
Evaluate and communicate the financial implications of organizational risks, regulatory changes, economic conditions, and emerging trends.
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Establish finance priorities, service standards, performance measures, and operating plans.
Modernize finance operations through technology, data governance, process improvement, and scalable best practices.
Partner with Human Capital leadership on payroll accounting, benefits budgeting, compensation planning, retirement plan administration, and workforce cost strategy.

Requirements

This position provides executive leadership and direct supervision to the Finance team.
Minimal local travel may be required for meetings, conferences, banking, or professional development opportunities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, and communicate complex financial information.
Strategic thinker who can balance organizational vision with strong operational execution.
Ability to distill complex issues into clear, concise, actionable recommendations for leadership and the Board.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability.
Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
This position is largely sedentary and requires prolonged periods of working at a computer, reviewing financial information, preparing reports, and analyzing detailed data.
The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, use standard office equipment, and occasionally lift files or office materials up to 20 pounds.

Skills

Executive-level knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, governance, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of grant accounting, restricted funding, indirect cost allocation methodologies, and compliance requirements.
Expertise in organization budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and liquidity management, financial planning, capital allocation, and scenario analysis.
Proven executive leadership, organizational development, coaching, succession planning, and team-building capabilities.
Exceptional analytical judgment, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to communicate complex financial information and recommendations clearly and persuasively to financial and non-financial audiences, including Boards of Directors.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with NetSuite or similar multi-entity ERP platforms is required.
Experience with organization accounting systems, ERP platforms, payroll systems, and financial reporting tools.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.

Location

in office with optional Mondays and Fridays work from home

Work Type

full-time
hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience
at least five (5) years leading finance teams in an executive or senior leadership capacity
serving as a strategic partner to the corporate leadership team and a Board of Directors

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required
MBA, master’s degree, or comparable advanced degree is preferred
Active CPA designation strongly preferred

About the Company

CenterState CEO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

without regard to race, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, military status or veteran’s status.