Vice President, Finance

Position Title: Vice President, Finance Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Department: Enterprise Operations Management: Managed Finance Direct reports Location: Remote, some travel required (Preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C.Metro Area, Atlanta Georgia Metropolitan Area or other East Coast Time Zones) Classification: Full-Time, Exempt ABOUT BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH IMPERATIVE (BWHI) BWHI is the only national organization dedicated solely to solving the most urgent health issues facing Black women and girls. For over 40 years, we have advanced evidence-based programs, informed policy, and translated research to action, working alongside communities and decision-makers to deliver systemic change. Mission: To solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and life-saving policies. Approach: BWHI brings the challenges and disparities affecting Black women and girls to the forefront of national conversation, integrating science, advocacy, and action to eliminate barriers to wellness. We Advocate – Advocate for policies that improve health outcomes for Black women and families. We Educate and Train – Educate and train the next generation of leaders who will build the Black women’s health movement. We Amplify – Amplify the voices of Black women to shift public perception and policies for social change. We Mobilize and Engage – Mobilize and engage women and organizations to pursue greater opportunities for gender and racial justice. We Promote – Promote evidence and practice-based lifestyle change models that provide strategies for individuals and families to address health inequities. We Synthesize, Translate, and Disseminate – Synthesize, translate, and disseminate information and research findings to strengthen the knowledge base on Black women’s health. We're proud to be 2026 Great Place to Work® Certified Position Summary The Vice President, Finance serves as BWHI’s senior functional leader for Finance and is responsible for the integrity, effectiveness, and strategic management of the organization’s financial operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP, Finance leads accounting and financial reporting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting and forecasting, grants and restricted-fund management, internal controls, audit readiness, cash management, and financial operations. The role provides timely, accurate, and actionable financial information that enables BWHI leaders to make informed decisions, responsibly allocate resources, manage risk, and maintain long-term financial sustainability. The VP, Finance is responsible for translating organizational priorities into disciplined financial plans and ensuring that financial practices support both mission delivery and strong organizational stewardship. This leader partners closely with the COO, CEO, functional leaders, external accounting and audit partners, funders, and other stakeholders to strengthen financial infrastructure, improve visibility into organizational performance, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting, grant, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Lead BWHI's financial strategy in partnership with the COO and CEO, ensuring financial sustainability, responsible stewardship, and alignment with organizational priorities. Oversee annual budgets, multi-year planning, forecasting, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic resource allocation. Monitor financial performance, liquidity, funding concentration, and emerging risks; provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership. Deliver financial dashboards, KPIs, budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and decision support across departments, programs, and grants. Accounting, Financial Reporting & Operations Oversee all accounting functions, general ledger integrity, GAAP compliance, reconciliations, financial statements, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of restricted and unrestricted revenue, expenses, and net assets. Direct financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll financial processes, cash management, banking, purchasing controls, expense management, and financial approvals. Grants & Restricted Funding Oversee financial management of federal, foundation, corporate, and other grants, including budgeting, expenditure monitoring, reporting, compliance, and closeout. Ensure appropriate restricted-funding controls, allowable-cost determinations, indirect-cost methodologies, and functional expense allocations. Partner with Development and program leaders on funding proposals, financial commitments, grant performance, and sustainability. Internal Controls, Audit, Tax & Compliance Establish and maintain financial controls, segregation of duties, approval authorities, risk management practices, and financial policies. Ensure financial compliance with IRS 501(c)(3) regulations , including charitable use of funds, private inurement, excess benefit transactions, related-party transactions, and applicable tax-exempt requirements. Lead external audits, year-round audit readiness, corrective actions, and oversight of Form 990, applicable tax filings, state charitable registration support, and financial regulatory reporting. Ensure compliance with federal grants, donor restrictions, contractual requirements, and applicable nonprofit financial regulations. External Accounting, Systems & Process Improvement Lead the transition, implementation, and ongoing oversight of BWHI's external accounting firm, ensuring clear deliverables, service standards, accountability, and financial controls. Maintain organizational ownership of financial reporting, institutional knowledge, financial decisions, and oversight of outsourced accounting activities. Oversee Finance systems, including accounting, payroll, banking, grants, and spend-management platforms such as QuickBooks and Ramp. Partner with Enterprise Systems & Technology to strengthen automation, integrations, reporting, process efficiency, and financial documentation. Leadership & Functional Management Serve as BWHI's Head of Finance, providing strategic and operational leadership for the Finance function. Lead, develop, and manage the Finance team, including performance, accountability, professional development, and succession readiness. Establish effective collaboration and accountability across internal Finance staff and external accounting partners. Foster a culture of financial integrity, accuracy, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Executive Partnership, Board & Governance Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the COO, CEO, and executive leadership, translating financial information into organizational decisions and recommendations. Prepare and present financial statements, forecasts, performance analyses, risk assessments, and other reporting for the Board, Treasurer, and applicable committees. Partner across Development, Programs, Research, Policy & Advocacy, HR, and Operations to strengthen financial planning, accountability, and informed decision-making. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field. 15+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience, including senior-level leadership across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, grants finance, internal controls, audits, and financial operations. Experience in both nonprofit and corporate or comparably disciplined business environments, with demonstrated success leading financial strategy, operations, and organizational performance. Expertise in nonprofit financial management, including restricted funding, grant accounting, functional expense allocation, financial reporting, and compliance. Experience managing federal, in