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$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Overview
Job Title:
Vice President of Finance Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana (Hybrid) About The Organization
We are a statewide community organizing network committed to building power with everyday people across Louisiana. Our work spans multiple initiatives including community development, environmental justice, and civic engagement. We are in an exciting phase of growth and capacity-building, expanding our impact through strategic partnerships and major grant-funded projects. Job Summary
We are seeking a Vice President of Finance to join our leadership team in Louisiana. The ideal candidate will be a systems-oriented problem-solver with strong nonprofit financial management experience and the ability to build structure from complexity. This role will establish and manage the financial and operational infrastructure that supports our statewide expansion, ensuring accountability, transparency, and sustainability across multiple interconnected projects and entities. Key Responsibilities
Financial Systems & Reporting: Develop comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting systems that provide clarity for staff, board members, and funders. Create financial dashboards that translate complex data into actionable insights, maintaining transparency across all operations. Grant & Fund Management: Oversee grant fund flows and compliance across multiple projects, ensuring expenditures align with program deliverables and funder expectations. Manage relationships with fiscal sponsors and maintain rigorous internal controls and accounting practices. Operational Infrastructure: Design and implement standard operating procedures for finance and operations. Build systems for vendor management, contract tracking, expense reporting, and rapid initiative onboarding—able to establish billing, tracking, and reporting systems within days of project launch. Multi-Entity Coordination: Coordinate financial operations across multiple organizational entities and partner institutions, aligning processes with funding timelines and deliverables. Manage invoicing and payment systems to ensure smooth cash flow across multiple accounts and fiscal sponsors. Strategic Financial Planning: Provide financial and operational insights to guide organizational planning. Model staffing and budget scenarios to support sustainable growth. Translate financial information for non-financial staff, enabling teams to plan and act with confidence. Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience Experience: 5+ years in nonprofit financial management, including work with restricted funds, grant compliance, and funder reporting. Experience managing budgets across multiple projects or organizational entities. Skills: Proficiency in budget development, forecasting, and reconciliation Strong analytical abilities with talent for translating numbers into narrative and strategy Expertise in QuickBooks or similar accounting software Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills for financial modeling Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to evaluate and quickly deploy new financial tools and software Other: Commitment to racial and economic justice. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Must be detail-oriented while maintaining focus on big-picture organizational goals. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with fiscal sponsors (particularly community foundations) Background in multi-entity financial coordination or complex organizational structures Familiarity with Gulf Coast nonprofit landscape Experience supporting community organizing or advocacy organizations Project management certification or training Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements Benefits
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance options Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO policy, flexible work arrangements, hybrid work options Professional Development: Opportunities for training, conferences, and skill development in nonprofit finance and operations Additional Perks: Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social change work, collaborative team environment, direct impact on statewide organizing efforts Seniority level: Executive. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Finance and Sales. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Burtch Works by 2x Get notified about new Vice President Finance jobs in New Orleans, LA. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Vice President of Finance
role at
Burtch Works This range is provided by Burtch Works. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Overview
Job Title:
Vice President of Finance Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana (Hybrid) About The Organization
We are a statewide community organizing network committed to building power with everyday people across Louisiana. Our work spans multiple initiatives including community development, environmental justice, and civic engagement. We are in an exciting phase of growth and capacity-building, expanding our impact through strategic partnerships and major grant-funded projects. Job Summary
We are seeking a Vice President of Finance to join our leadership team in Louisiana. The ideal candidate will be a systems-oriented problem-solver with strong nonprofit financial management experience and the ability to build structure from complexity. This role will establish and manage the financial and operational infrastructure that supports our statewide expansion, ensuring accountability, transparency, and sustainability across multiple interconnected projects and entities. Key Responsibilities
Financial Systems & Reporting: Develop comprehensive budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting systems that provide clarity for staff, board members, and funders. Create financial dashboards that translate complex data into actionable insights, maintaining transparency across all operations. Grant & Fund Management: Oversee grant fund flows and compliance across multiple projects, ensuring expenditures align with program deliverables and funder expectations. Manage relationships with fiscal sponsors and maintain rigorous internal controls and accounting practices. Operational Infrastructure: Design and implement standard operating procedures for finance and operations. Build systems for vendor management, contract tracking, expense reporting, and rapid initiative onboarding—able to establish billing, tracking, and reporting systems within days of project launch. Multi-Entity Coordination: Coordinate financial operations across multiple organizational entities and partner institutions, aligning processes with funding timelines and deliverables. Manage invoicing and payment systems to ensure smooth cash flow across multiple accounts and fiscal sponsors. Strategic Financial Planning: Provide financial and operational insights to guide organizational planning. Model staffing and budget scenarios to support sustainable growth. Translate financial information for non-financial staff, enabling teams to plan and act with confidence. Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience Experience: 5+ years in nonprofit financial management, including work with restricted funds, grant compliance, and funder reporting. Experience managing budgets across multiple projects or organizational entities. Skills: Proficiency in budget development, forecasting, and reconciliation Strong analytical abilities with talent for translating numbers into narrative and strategy Expertise in QuickBooks or similar accounting software Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills for financial modeling Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to evaluate and quickly deploy new financial tools and software Other: Commitment to racial and economic justice. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Must be detail-oriented while maintaining focus on big-picture organizational goals. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with fiscal sponsors (particularly community foundations) Background in multi-entity financial coordination or complex organizational structures Familiarity with Gulf Coast nonprofit landscape Experience supporting community organizing or advocacy organizations Project management certification or training Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements Benefits
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance options Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO policy, flexible work arrangements, hybrid work options Professional Development: Opportunities for training, conferences, and skill development in nonprofit finance and operations Additional Perks: Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social change work, collaborative team environment, direct impact on statewide organizing efforts Seniority level: Executive. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Finance and Sales. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Burtch Works by 2x Get notified about new Vice President Finance jobs in New Orleans, LA. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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