Position Summary:

Responsible for providing strategic leadership and financial stewardship for United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona (UWTSA) by partnering with the Executive Management Team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. The Vice President of Finance/CFO is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of UWTSA in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate for not-for-profit organizations. The Vice President of Finance reports directly to the President/CEO.

United Way offers competitive wages and a generous benefits packet with employer contributions for full time employees including medical, dental, 401K, HRA, PTO, 13 paid holidays, and opportunities for educational and professional development. For more information about our organization, see www.unitedwaytucson.org.

Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the CEO and the Executive Management Team, develop and drive execution of UWTSA’s fiscal strategies and actions.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
• Maintain credibility for the finance group by providing accurate and timely analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the Board, CEO, management and staff in performing their responsibilities.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable financial and tax regulations and United Way Membership requirements (which includes all applicable local, state and federal laws).
• Safeguards UWTSA’s operations and assets from financial and operational risks.
• Effectively communicates and enforces financial policies and procedures as well as establishes and monitors internal controls.
• Oversee, coordinate and prepare for the annual external financial audit and any government, other funding source or regulatory audits.
• During the on-site portion of the audit, work with external auditors to ensure the audit is completed in a smooth, efficient and timely manner.
• Oversee corrective action if any items are reported in the audit management letter.
• When necessary act as the Internal Auditor by ensuring compliance with all accounting policies and procedures and by improving internal controls where necessary.
• Provide staff leadership to various committees to include but not limited to: Audit Committee, Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Capital Corp Board.
• Provide leadership in an ongoing assessment of UWTSA’s financial performance against both the organization’s budget and its short and long-term strategies.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation, effectiveness and internal control structure of corporation.
• Oversee all grants (Federal, State, and County). Work with program staff on financial aspects of grants. Ensure reconciliation of all grants with general ledger on a regular basis and ensure completion of all forms as required by grantor.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments.
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group and provide individuals with professional and personal growth.
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge and excellent customer services as a component of all job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter.
• Responsible for maintaining occupancy of facilities/space in buildings on the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona campus.
• Responsible for oversight of property management company’s management, maintenance, and upkeep of all facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general building and office space, and other facilities needs as required.
• Oversight of Human Resources and Information Technology functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Leads or builds a team that enables UWTSA to succeed. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the finance department. Ensures staff work plans are aligned with UWTSA’s mission and strategic goals. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with UWTSA’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Conducts timely performance evaluations. Coaches, mentors and assists staff in professional growth and development within UWTSA and the community.

Other Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Competencies and Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with five or more years of not-for-profit experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably a master’s degree and/or Certified Public Accountant. A qualified candidate will be an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image; a strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus with a demonstrated capacity to establish and promote productive partnerships and collaborative efforts with a diverse group of constituents.

Must have a valid AZ Driver’s License, proof of current automobile insurance and daily access to a reliable vehicle. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs as necessary. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and adjust it as required by changing activities.

POLICY STATEMENT

The United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona is an equal opportunity employer. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take action to ensure equal opportunity and all candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Upon hire and/or prior to starting employment with us, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of COVID vaccination or provide proof of eligibility for medical exemption.