Vice President of Finance & Administration

About the role

The Vice President of Finance & Administration is a critical member of the Executive Leadership Team at Sky Ranch, contributing directly to the organization's mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. Reporting to the President/CEO, this role oversees all administrative support services, including Accounting/Finance, Legal, and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support the CEO and other Leadership Team members to ensure the organization can grow and scale in a positive and efficient way, consistent with the mission and vision of Sky Ranch.
• Develop, design, and recommend long-term strategic plans that support the future operational needs of the organization for the areas of Accounting/Finance, Legal and IT.
• Provide consultative services to the leaders in the organization in the areas of Talent Acquisition and Management, Business Systems Applications, budget development / maintenance and any other area that impacts the delivery system of the respective functional areas.
• Collaborate with HR and the Leadership Team members to develop a long-term strategic workforce plan that supports current operational needs and ensures the organization is prepared for future growth.
• Create a results-driven administrative function through energized leadership, championing change, and establishing a culture of accountability that applies to each team member.
• Foster the development of others and provide an environment that supports professional growth, and individual and team performance.
• Serve as the financial consultant to the Boards through the ongoing development of Board materials and financial reporting by responding to Board inquires and providing regular strategic updates to the Board on key performance areas including but not limited to financial results, staffing, succession planning, succession gaps, technology constraints.
• Aid the CEO with prioritization in investing in the organization, from capital expenditures, staffing additions, mergers, and acquisitions, to budget management and exceptions.
• Lead the finance team in the development and implementation of the budget, business plans and forecasts.
• Ensure financial accounting and reporting adhere to internal controls and established financial procedures.
• Lead the IT team to identify technology gaps and ensure systems are reliable, effective, and scalable to accommodate future growth.
• Ensure the utilization of administrative best practices for non-profit organizations including compliance with state and federal laws.
• Ensure IT, Finance policies, systems, and processes work together to create an environment where Sky Ranch can deliver upon the vision and mission of the organization.
• Act as the legal gatekeeper and liaison to minimize risk and liability; includes review and approval of vendor/guest contracts.
• Maintain relationships with external partners including banks, ECFA, and industry affiliations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• CPA or degree in finance or accounting preferred with knowledge of GAAP, as well as nonprofit specific accounting standards.
• Ten years of experience minimum. CFO or COO experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding and work experience in the fields of finance, accounting, human resources, technology, and legal.
• Demonstrated history attracting and selecting high-quality talent in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to position individuals for both individual and organizational success.
• Functional experience and working knowledge in legal arrangements and Informational Technology systems.
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to use various office software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.