VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

FULL TIME EXEMPT

General Summary: The VP of Finance and Administration is responsible for all financial matters and oversight of the following departments: Human Resources, Information Technology, Maintenance and Front Desks. The VP will report to and work closely with the President/CEO, senior leadership, and the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies across Thrive. The VP will oversee all compliance for government and other contracts and private grants. They must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed;
• Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships;
• Develop and monitor policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles to ensure sufficient cash flow, by minimizing operating costs and maximizing revenues;
• Participate in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team;
• Engage the finance committee of the board of directors to develop short, medium, and long terms financial plans and projections;
• Remain up to date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations;
• Oversee the fiscal department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function;
• Supervise fiscal staff members;
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures;
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal and state funders, foundations, and the board of directors;
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial statements;
• Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns;
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions;
• Oversee the preparation of the annual budget in conjunction with Thrive standards;
• Represent Thrive to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, auditors, public officials, etc.
• Ensure that Grant and Program billing takes place in a timely manner.
• Oversee the Departments and supervise and provide support to Human Resources, Maintenance, Information Technology, Transportation, and Management of the Front Desks.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a Team Player.

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible financial and operational management experience; comprehensive experience in non-profit accounting; computer literacy skills are necessary.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage with employee premium copay
• 401(k) with a 2% company match
• Sick time 10 paid sick days per year up to a max of 30 days
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 paid float day
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Vacation time starting at 3 weeks of vacation - increasing to 4 weeks after 2 years
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance up to $300,000
• Employer-paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee paid pet insurance with payroll deduction

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