Reports to:         Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Accounting is a hand-on financial leader responsible for all accounting operations, financial reporting, planning, payroll, benefits, and compliance for both the CLT Alliance (501c6) and its Foundations (501c3). This role combines strategic financial planning with day-to-day operations execution, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and fiscal stewardship. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit accounting expertise and thrives in a collaborative environment where she/he can make an immediate impact.      

Interfaces with:

All staff and Alliance investors/volunteers, auditors, banks, insurance brokers, benefit providers, and other service providers.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

Deliver timely monthly financial report to all departments with relevant metrics and analysis

Oversee daily cash receipts (A/R) and payment processing (A/P)

Maintain capital asset records and depreciation schedules

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

Consolidate departmental budgets into comprehensive organizational budget

Facilitate departmental budget review meetings focuses on cost optimization and revenue enhancement

Support cash flow forecasting in collaboration with CFO and Investor Relations team

Cash & Treasury Management

Manage investment of organizational assets in partnership with CFO

Execute treasure functions including cash positioning and liquidity management

Tax, Audit & Compliance

Oversee preparation and filing of Form 990 tax returns for both entities including proxy tax reporting

Manage contracts with city, county, estate and federal agencies as required

Coordinates annual audit process with external audit firm

Payroll and Benefit Management

Creates and submits semimonthly payroll

Has an active role in the benefit renewal negotiation process

Benefit administration: medical, dental, ancillary coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan

Retirement plan fiduciary responsibility

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Background working with nonprofit and membership-based organizations

Minimum 8 to 10 years of progressive accounting management experience as Controller, Finance Director, or VP of Accounting

Experience with both external audit (public accounting background preferred) and in-house financial management

Experience working with MS Dynamics

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Personal Attributes

Collaborative team player who builds effective cross-functional relationships

Proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences

Comfortable with technology and interacting with diverse software platforms

Evaluation of Job Performance:

Semi-annual review with Chief Financial Officer

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; eligible for incentive compensation based on individual, team, and organizational performance metrics. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Please download and complete the application, forward with cover letter and resume to careers@charlotteregion.com.