Executive Vice President, Finance (SVCF)
Posted on April 29, 2019
For the past 11 years, the mission of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has been to advance innovative solutions to challenging problems. SVCF has engaged donors, corporations, government and community partners in efforts to make the Silicon Valley region and the world a better place. Under CEO Nicole Taylor’s new leadership, the organization returns to its community foundation roots - focusing its resources on communicating and collaborating with local leaders and helping philanthropists who work with the foundation to be their most effective at accomplishing their charitable giving and community investment goals.
Based in Mountain View, California, SVCF partners with families, individuals and corporations to manage and facilitate their philanthropy by connecting donors to communities’ most pressing needs.
SVCF works closely with donors to understand their philanthropic goals and the best ways to accomplish them. From accepting complex assets and establishing giving vehicles, to facilitating grantmaking and other types of investments, SVCF is committed to ensuring donors make the impact they seek.
Responsibilities
The Executive Vice President, Finance is the chief financial officer of SVCF, reporting to the President & CEO, and is a member of the executive leadership team. The Executive Vice President, Finance supervises the Vice President, Finance and the Senior Vice President, Investments. The Executive Vice President, Finance works closely with staff across the Foundation to ensure the highest level of stewardship of the Foundation’s assets.
Specifically, the Executive Vice President, Finance will be responsible for:
- Serve as a member of the executive leadership team responsible for organizational policy development and planning, including the CEO and other department heads
- Work with the Foundation Board on SVCF’s evolving business model, supporting strategic planning and implementation efforts
- Lead data analysis and information sharing throughout the organization to aid in decision-making and strategic direction
- Work across the organization to develop the Foundation’s annual operating budget
- Participate with the Vice President, Human Resources in development and oversight of staffing, compensation, and SVCF’s fringe benefit program
- Provide mentorship and leadership for the professional growth of the Finance and Investment team
- Remain current and knowledgeable about legal, accounting, tax, and public policy matters related to community foundations and philanthropy
- Understand gift and fund options available for donors and assist in evaluating proposed gifts for adherence to SVCF’s policies
Finance and Accounting
- Lead development of operational policies and practices for SVCF’s finance and accounting team
- Manage costs and profitability, ensuring expenditures are consistent with the organization’s budget
- Oversee the Vice President, Finance and the Senior Vice President, Investments in their management of all aspects of accounting, financial, and investment management
Investments
- Overseeing the Senior Vice President, Investments, ensure effective administration of SVCF’s investment program
- Work with SVCF’s investment consultant to monitor manager investment performance and compliance
Compliance
- Compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements
- Preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with generally accepted financial principles
Profile of the Successful Candidate
SVCF seeks an Executive Vice President, Finance with the following attributes:
- Fluency in financial strategy, trends and reporting
- Demonstrated mastery of accounting processes and systems
- Experience with integrated grants and accounting systems
- Ability to effectively communicate with the board and external contacts
- Ability to lead, develop and mentor staff
- Master's Degree in business, accounting or related field or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum of ten years with senior-level management experience within finance and/or accounting departments
- CPA certification highly desirable
Compensation
This position offers a competitive salary and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply
All applications are held in strict confidence. Please submit your credentials and a letter of interest through our private applicant portal.
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