Vice President of Finance

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

About the role

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.

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.

Schedule

Standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This 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 within and outside of Hillsborough County is required.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position has supervisory oversight and responsibilities.