Vice President of Finance

Permanent Position

SUMMARY

The VP of Finance will provide leadership, oversight and coordination of the financial operations of the Judge Baker Children’s Center (JBCC), a Harvard Medical School affiliated, not-for-profit multi-service children’s behavioral health organization with an annual budget of over $20 million. Areas of responsibility include accounting, budgeting, business planning, grants and contracts management, program support, and strategic development/growth efforts of the organization.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The VP of Finance will also oversee all compliance for government (federal and state) contracts and grants, including any associated subcontracts. This position will assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization with regard to long term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.  An equally important part of this role is to work collaboratively with program directors and management of JBCC’s departments to provide support and consultation to help these non-profit business centers thrive. The VP of Finance will be an integral part of JBCC’s senior management team; s/he will work closely with the President/CEO to develop and implement strategies for growth, sustainability of programs, and in new business development efforts.

THE POSITION

The VP Finance reports directly to the President/CEO and is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and using management techniques and practices appropriate within the not-for-profit sector.  The VP of Finance will work closely with the CEO, other senior leadership, and the Board of Trustees to develop and implement financial management and oversight strategies across the organization. This position will work closely with senior management across JBCC to develop annual budgets, provide monitoring and oversight, and provide financial planning and guidance.