VP, Finance

The VP, Finance will lead the organization’s strategic financial management and operational excellence. The VP, Finance will oversee finance and accounting, contracting, compliance, and financial planning functions, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit financial leadership, revenue diversification, and strategic partnership development.


Working closely with the CEO, Board, and cross-functional leaders, the VP, Finance will drive financial strategy, risk management, and resource optimization to support organizational growth and impact. The VP, Finance will also collaborate with development and program teams to integrate financial insights into fundraising, grant management, and program delivery.

*This is a full-time, hybrid role. Applicants should reside within commuting distance of our Alpharetta, GA, Colorado Springs, CO, or Raleigh, NC, Office Locations.


Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serves as a strategic executive partner, setting financial direction, frameworks, and policies that elevate the organization's financial maturity.
• Leads the development and execution of multi-year financial strategies that ensure long-term sustainability, resilience, and mission continuity.
• Drives enterprise-wide financial alignment by integrating fundraising, earned revenue, program growth, and operational financial planning into a cohesive strategy.
• Champions financial transformation initiatives, including system modernization and process improvements, to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Strategy/Revenue Development

• Partners with the CEO and Board to shape long-term financial strategy.
• Translates organizational goals into financial plans, forecasts, and models.
• Identifies growth opportunities, risks, and sustainability pathways.
•  Partners strategically with the Development team on funding mix, grant structures, donor restrictions, and long-term revenue sustainability

Budgeting & Financial Tracking

• Leads organization-wide budgeting aligned with mission and program objectives.
• Monitors performance against budget and provides actionable, data-driven insights.
• Develops multi-year financial projections, scenario analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensures proper tracking and stewardship of restricted, unrestricted, and temporarily restricted funds.
• Oversees cost-allocation methodologies and grant compliance requirements.
• Partners with development and Program teams to review and approve grant budgets and financial narratives.

Cash Flow, Reserves & Investment Management

• Maintains organizational liquidity and oversees cashflow strategy.
• Develop reserve policies, investment strategies, and capital planning frameworks.
• Owns senior relationships with banking and investment partners and approves treasury strategy and signatory authority.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Designs and enforces strong internal controls to safeguard assets, including strategic oversight of financial systems, data governance, and reporting architecture.  (e.g., ERP, accounting software).
• Leads enterprise risk management, including financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Serves as executive owner of audits, acting as primary liaison with auditors, and provides final review and approval of audit results, Form 990, and other required regulatory filings.
• Provide executive oversight of contracting, pricing strategy, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, funding requirements, and risk management standards.

Board & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepares clear, accessible financial reports for Finance Committees and the Board.
• Educates stakeholders on financial health, risks, accounting judgments, and sustainability outlook.
• Builds trust with donors, auditors, program leaders, and external partners.
• Leads and guides Board-level financial discussions, scenario planning, and long-range strategic thinking.

Ethical Judgment & Mission Alignment

• Demonstrates high integrity, stewardship of donor dollars, and commitment to mission.
• Exercises executive judgment on complex accounting, revenue recognition, and financial policy matters.
• Upholds ethical standards in financial practices and organizational conduct.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced degree in accounting or finance, with a CPA or equivalent certification, is highly desired.
• Minimum of seven years of successful experience in nonprofit financial management, including GAAP and fund accounting.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning.
• Experience managing cash flow, reserves, and investments.
• Strong background in internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Ability to interact with board members, donors, and external partners with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences.
• Experience with financial systems and ERP software (e.g., Salesforce, accounting platforms).
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• General office environment; temperature controlled
• Routinely uses standard office equipment, e.g. copiers, phones, computers
• Sitting for extended periods of time

Estimated New Hire Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 annually

Hire Heroes USA may offer additional compensation to include annual bonuses, merit increases, cost of living, special or extra assignments outside scope of the role, cell phone stipend, internet stipend.

Benefits Offered:

• 100% company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision premium coverage for employee
• 100% company-sponsored Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Free Tele-Health Appointments
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 17 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Medical Leave and Family Care after one year of employment
• Paid Short-Term Military Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• 401K with company match and immediate vesting
• Employee Assistance Program

All applicants must upload both a cover letter and resume.

About this Company:

MISSION
Hire Heroes USA empowers US military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Hire Heroes' services are provided at no cost to clients.

VISION
Be the Nation’s preferred veteran employment service organization through a relentless focus on personalized career coaching that improves clients’ quality of life and strengthens the US economy.

CORE VALUES
Integrity, Effectiveness, Commitment, Excellence, Inclusion

Hire Heroes USA empowers service members, veterans and their spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. As the nation’s leading veteran employment organization, Hire Heroes USA offers personalized one-on-one coaching, professionally revised resumes, mentoring, workshops, a job board, career fairs and more, to tens of thousands of job-seeking veterans annually. We are their partner in success.

Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Hire Heroes USA has built a national reputation of excellence. Prioritizing transparency, Hire Heroes USA earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the GuideStar Platinum Seal. Funded exclusively through public donations and private grants, we provide our services at no cost to clients.

For more information about our mission, our services and how to get involved as a corporate partner, employer, donor or volunteer, please visit our website.