Mercy For Animals is an international non-profit animal advocacy organization dedicated to ending the greatest cause of suffering on the planet: the exploitation of animals for food. mercyforanimals.org
Vice President of Finance
As vice president of finance, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Mercy For Animals’ global and regional financial management strategy, serving as the management liaison to the board and finance and audit committees and effectively delivering financial updates and presentations.
You will spearhead a mission to develop, implement, and oversee short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the global and regional finance teams to ensure Mercy For Animals’ financial health, sustainability, and growth.
You will do invaluable work:
Advise the president and senior leadership team on financial strategy, planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and financial policies
Serve as management liaison to the board and finance and audit committees and effectively communicate and present financial updates and information at board and committee meetings
Provide sound business judgment, strategic thinking, and broad financial and business perspective across the organization
Lead, oversee, and mentor the finance team, and promote a culture of empowerment, ownership, and accountability, aligned with our core values and leadership principles
Establish short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the global and regional finance teams
Partner with our development team to ensure proper management of all revenue channels
Guide and oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and analyses of financial performance
Plan, coordinate, and ensure the successful and timely completion of the annual budget process in partnership with our strategy, impact, and research team
Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, and ensure timeliness and accuracy
Review, evaluate, and improve financial policies, processes, and procedures, including reporting, internal controls, systems, and accounting standards, regularly and as necessary
Oversee the planning and implementation of the annual audit of financial statements, ensure timely communication and completion, and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
Represent the organization externally, as necessary, and maintain strong relationships with external auditors, international accounting firms, bankers, financial advisors, and others
Follow all organizational policies and procedures
Perform any other duties assigned by team leader
Your qualifications will take our finance team to the next level:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
Minimum of five years’ professional experience in a strategic finance-leadership role in a nonprofit organization
Minimum of five years’ team-leadership experience
Solid experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and developing financial strategy for a nonprofit organization
Proven strategic-thinking and creative problem-solving skills with excellent judgment
Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset with attention to detail
Energetic, flexible, proactive, and collaborative leadership skills, with proven ability to drive, implement, and impact strategic and tactical finance initiatives
Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate, engage, and influence others
Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills
Ability to travel domestically for board and leadership meetings regularly and events as necessary
Commitment to the mission, vision, and objectives of the organization
Experience overseeing or supporting international entities (preferred)
Commitment and openness to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles
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