National Center for LGBTQ Rights

Title: Vice President of Finance and Administration
Department: Department of Business Administration
Status / Range: Full Time Exempt / Salary Range: [$164,690-$172,690]
Location: Remote
Supervisor(s): Reports to the President
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled, Priority Interviews for applications submitted before December 15, 2025
Application Required Documents: Submit Resume and Cover Letter via online application.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management (60%):

• Work collaboratively with the President and Board of Directors on organizational fiscal strategy and execution.
• Serve on the Senior Management Team to establish organizational priorities and workflow.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in Advancement, Legal, and Programs to ensure financial responsibility, internal controls, and risk management through the organization.
• Oversee accounting functions and related financial activities and supervise the accounting staff and contractors. Establish and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets.
• Co-direct the Department of Business Administration and lead the areas of finance, accounting, information technology, risk management, investments, cash and banking and organizational policy and administration
• Oversee treasury management and maintain appropriate cash levels for liquidity and short-term investments.
• Establish and maintain accounting control over donor-restricted, board-designated, and investment funds.
• Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of timely financial reports, including financial statements and cash flow projections.
• Provide and present financial reports to staff, committees and the board of directors.
• Direct the preparation, review, maintenance, and analysis of annual operating budgets and long-range financial projections.
• Monitor the organization’s investment portfolio, implement policies as approved by the Investment Committee, and in collaboration with investment advisors.
• Oversee the annual audit under the direction of the Audit Committee and manage the issuance of annual financial statements.
• Manage the preparation of tax returns, information returns, and related reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as an executive reviewer for all NCLR contracts and agreements.
• Act as signatory on all NCLR banking accounts.
• Direct, negotiate, and manage insurance policies and risk management policies and procedures.
• Serve as committee staff lead for the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Audit Committee.
• Manage the financial component of employee benefits and 401K programs and ensure compliance with financial procedures and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of People, Culture and Equity to prepare and monitor salary and benefit schedules.
• Lead effective contract management processes, including review and negotiation; timely and accurate reporting; proper financial controls; budget management and performance tracking.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures, identifying and addressing financial issues as related to contracting, compliance and risk mitigation.

General Business Administration and Risk Management (25%):

• Co-direct the Department of Business Administration (BusAdmin) and co-supervise the BusAdmin staff with the VP of People, Culture and Equity (VPPCE).
• Foster a positive organizational culture that embodies and puts into action the organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism.
• Provide proactive, accurate and expeditious business advice that facilitates the achievement of non-profit business objectives and continuously supports, educates and advises leadership and staff on initiatives that meet the standards of the law, and ensure low risk, high-efficiency organizational management.
• Supervise staff and third parties to ensure smooth day-to-day administration of the contract and risk management functions of the organization, including:
• Oversee State Registration reporting.
• Stay informed about relevant laws and regulations affecting the nonprofit sector.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Oversee facility operations and office administration as it relates to a remote working environment.

Information Technology and Security (15%)

• Proactively ensure that employees and programs leverage technology to optimize communications, operations and security throughout the organization.
• Supervise and partner with the external technology services contractor to ensure smooth day-to-day technology operations of the organization and ability of staff to be productive and efficient, leveraging appropriate tools and technology, including:
• Plan for and implement continuous improvement of IT infrastructure in order to ensure a consistent and secure environment.
• Ensure institutional records are maintained in an accessible yet secure manner and oversee records retention policies and procedures.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies and strategies; provide regular training to mitigate risk while avoiding service interruption.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field or equivalent experience; master’s degree, MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit or mission-driven finance leadership.
• Experience managing finance teams and building inclusive, accountable team culture.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial regulations, grants management, and
• compliance.
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgment, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success advising senior leadership and boards on complex financial
• matters.
• Committed to racial and economic equity and reflect these values in your work.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time salaried position with a salary range of: $164,690-$172,690. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with a low-cost share for employees, including generous coverage of family planning and transition-related care stipend; a generous PTO accrual and 15 paid holidays; eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution; short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; flexible spending pre-tax plans for qualified medical and child daycare expenses; and commuter pre-tax benefits. 

NCLR is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program through the Department of Education.