Vice President of Finance and Administration
10 days ago
South Elgin
Job DescriptionDescription: Position Summary The Vice President of Finance & Administration is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for stewarding the organization’s financial health, technology infrastructure and administrative excellence. This leader oversees Finance, Accounting, IT/Cybersecurity, and Administrative Services, ensuring strong internal controls, transparent reporting, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and scalable systems that support organizational growth. The VPFA models and reinforces the Boys & Girls Club BLUE Values—Believe, Learn, Unite, and Elevate—by inspiring teams, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and mission-driven excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Provide leadership, management, and accountability (LMA) and build high performing teams across Finance, IT, and Administration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and service to the mission., • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and Executive Team, to drive organizational planning, long-term financial strategy, and risk mitigation., • Drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting., • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls., • Direct all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management activities., • Ensure timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements, grant reporting, and Board finance updates., • Oversee audit preparation, filings, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations., • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies., • Oversee IT systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity strategy to ensure safe, reliable, and scalable technology., • Lead IT vendor relationships, software integrations, and data governance., • Oversee administrative functions, including procurement, contract management, and organizational systems., • Ensure operations run efficiently, safely, and in alignment with BGCNCIL policies, procedures, and strategic priorities., • Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team., • Foster cross-functional collaboration between Finance, IT, HR, Programs, and Development to strengthen organizational cohesion., • Encourage a culture of learning (L), fall-forward improvement, and professional growth. Requirements: Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred., • 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership; including oversight of operations or administrative functions preferred., • Demonstrated expertise in GAAP accounting, budgeting, compliance, audits, and risk management., • Experience leading IT, cybersecurity, or technology implementation initiatives., • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams., • Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills., • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs.) of files or office equipment., • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing., • Ability to analyze financial data, interpret reports, and make decisions., • Standard office environment with occasional off-site meetings or events., • Hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on organizational needs.