Vice President of Finance

Mission Statement

The Children’s Network of Hillsborough is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families.

General Purpose of Job

The Vice President of Finance provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the organization's financial operations, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. This position leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting, accounting oversight, cash management, contract and grant fiscal administration, audit preparation, internal control development and assessment, and financial policy development. The Vice President of Finance partners with executive leadership and operational leaders to translate financial information into practical recommendations, protect organizational assets, maintain compliance with applicable requirements, and support the organization's mission and long-term sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership 

• Provide strategic financial leadership and decision support to the Chief Financial Officer, executive leadership, and organizational stakeholders. 

• Lead long-range financial planning, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and the development of business plans that support organizational priorities and sustainability. 

• Evaluate financial performance, emerging risks, funding changes, operational trends, and business opportunities; present clear recommendations and proposed corrective actions when appropriate. 

• Align Finance Department goals, work plans, policies, and procedures with the organization's mission, strategic plan, contractual obligations, and operational needs. 

• Support financial aspects of proposals, procurements, contract negotiations, program changes, and other strategic initiatives. 

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Analysis 

• Direct the annual operating and capital budget processes, including revenue planning, expense assumptions, , , executive review, and implementation. 

• Maintain rolling forecasts; monitor actual performance against budget, direct trend analysis, and cash projection analysis Prepare and communicate timely financial analyses. Monitor subcontracted organizations financial results and oversee budget approval process. 

• Develop financial projections and cost analyses to support staffing, program, service, technology, facilities, and other resource decisions. 

Accounting, Controls, and Financial Operations 

• Collaborate with and provide oversight to the Controller to maintain accurate accounting records and timely financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements. 

• Oversee financial reporting processes.

• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, segregation of duties, , and financial operating procedures. 

• Monitor liquidity and cash position, recommend cash management strategies, and support the protection and appropriate use of organizational assets, including cash, property, equipment, and financial information. 

• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, appropriately retained, and readily available for internal and external review. 

Government Funding, Contracts, Grants, and Compliance 

• Provide financial oversight for government-funded programs, grants, subcontracts, and other funding arrangements, including budget development, cost allocation, invoicing, reporting, reconciliation, and closeout activities. 

• Monitor compliance with applicable funding requirements, contract provisions, federal and state regulations, organizational policies, and approved budgets. 

• Coordinate financial support for audits, monitoring reviews, and other examinations, including preparation of schedules, reconciliation of requested information, communication with internal stakeholders, and follow-up on findings or corrective actions. 

• Maintain awareness of changes in accounting standards, funding guidance, laws, regulations, and contractual expectations that may affect the organization's financial operations; recommend policy or process updates as needed. 

Team Leadership and Organizational Partnership 

• Lead, coach, and develop department leaders and staff; establish priorities, clarify responsibilities, monitor workload, and promote timely, accurate, and service-oriented performance. 

• Maintain clear role alignment among finance functions and support effective delegation, cross-training, succession planning, and continuity of critical financial responsibilities. 

• Partner with program, operations, human resources, information technology, contracts, quality, and other departments to strengthen financial understanding, accountability, and cross-functional decision-making. 

• Develop and maintain finance policies, procedures, tools, calendars, and training that promote consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency. 
• Communicate complex financial matters in a clear, objective, and actionable manner while maintaining confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Maintain a regular in-office presence to provide direct supervision, support staff performance and development, conduct meetings, address operational issues in real time, and ensure effective collaboration and continuity of business operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and agency goals, as needed and appropriate to the position.

Working HOurs

Children’s Network of Hillsborough’s standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is an in-office based position.. Work hours may vary outside of these standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet operational demands. All hours worked will be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and agency policies, including applicable overtime and other compensation requirements.

Travel

Travel within and outside of Hillsborough County is required.

Training

All employees are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of training annually, which may be completed online or in a classroom setting. Employees who hold a credential or license relevant to their position must ensure that all training and continuing education requirements are met to maintain their credential or licensure.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory oversight and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. 

• Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or comparable professional credential is strongly preferred.

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management is required with a preference of at least six years of management or supervisory experience

• Demonstrated experience with complex budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accounting operations, internal controls, audits, and executive-level reporting is required. 

• Experience with child welfare, nonprofit or human services operations, government funding, grants, contracts, cost allocation, and federal or state regulatory requirements is strongly preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

The Vice President of Finance must possess advanced knowledge of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, accounting principles, internal controls, cash management, and financial reporting. The position requires the ability to analyze complex financial and operational information, identify trends and inconsistencies, assess risk, evaluate alternatives, and provide sound, data-informed recommendations. The individual must demonstrate strong executive communication, presentation, leadership, coaching, delegation, project management, change management, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to clearly communicate financial concepts to diverse audiences and prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, policies, and supporting documentation. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of enterprise resource planning, accounting, reporting, and data visualization systems are required. The individual must also be able to manage competing priorities, meet established deadlines, exercise sound judgment, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and respond effectively within a changing environment while demonstrating the highest standards of confidentiality, ethical conduct, accountability, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

pre-employment requirements

Certificates, License, Registrations, backgrounds, drug screens, Etc.

• Proof of education is required
• Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance
• Driver’s license check is a requirement
• Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
• Drug Screening is a requirement
• Children’s Network participates in E-Verify

Other Requirements

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret, organize, and clearly communicate complex financial, accounting, contractual, and regulatory information. The position requires the ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports, policies, procedures, presentations, and business correspondence; communicate financial concepts in a clear and practical manner to both financial and non-financial audiences; and effectively present information to executive leadership, staff, external partners, auditors, and other stakeholders. The individual must also demonstrate active listening, sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with clarity, discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must possess advanced mathematical and quantitative skills, including the ability to perform and interpret complex financial calculations, analyze budgets and financial data, evaluate variances, and develop forecasts and financial projections. The position requires proficiency in applying percentages, ratios, statistical concepts, financial formulas, and other quantitative methods to assess financial performance, identify trends, evaluate risk, and support strategic decision-making. The individual must demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing financial information, reconciling data, validating calculations, and interpreting financial results, with the ability to translate quantitative findings into clear and actionable recommendations for executive leadership.

REASONING ABILITY

Must possess advanced analytical, critical-thinking, and reasoning abilities, including the ability to evaluate complex financial and operational information, identify relationships, trends, inconsistencies, and potential risks, and determine appropriate courses of action. The position requires the ability to assess multiple variables, consider financial and organizational impacts, apply sound judgment, and develop practical, data-informed recommendations that support strategic and operational decision-making. The individual must be able to anticipate potential outcomes, recognize emerging concerns, resolve complex problems, and adapt recommendations as circumstances change while maintaining accuracy, objectivity, accountability, and alignment with organizational priorities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position are generally moderate. The role may require extended periods of sitting, standing, and using a computer. Occasional lifting of office supplies, files, or materials up to 25 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an in-office-based position focused on administrative work, where the noise level may be moderate. This role may involve occasional travel among agency locations, extended periods of computer work, and frequent interactions across multiple departments. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

ADA:      Children’s Network of Hillsborough, LLC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO:       Children’s Network of Hillsborough, LLC does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, religion, veteran status, or disability in employment, in provision of services, or in access to programs.

Children’s Network of Hillsborough, LLC is a Drug-Free Workplace.