[Hiring] Vice President of Finance and Operations @Active Minds

Role Description

Active Minds is seeking an experienced, motivated and strategic Vice President of Finance and Operations to join its team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the VP of Finance and Administration will be a key member of the leadership team charged with oversight and execution of all financial processes and procedures, technology, and business operations at Active Minds. This role is responsible for driving innovation, strategic thinking, and execution of all Finance, Technology, and Business Operations priorities, ensuring that all members of the Active Minds team have the tools and resources they need to productively accomplish their roles.

• Directly oversee the Director of Technology, Director of Operations and Special Projects, Senior Associate of Accounting, and contracted Bookkeeper.

Qualifications

• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, listening, presentation and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while participating as an effective and collaborative member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, work effectively, adjust to multiple demands and follow tasks through to completion.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Superior management skills; mentoring and coaching experience for a team with diverse expertise and ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Effective tactical, strategic thinker and problem solver; self-reliant and results oriented.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or other certification in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA certification, Masters of Accounting (MAC) and/or MBA preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and FASB topics as applied to nonprofits; must be familiar with nonprofit finance and accounting regulations.
• High level of financial and analytical skills and extensive knowledge of financial policies, practices, and nonprofit systems.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including in a nonprofit environment, with at least 5 years of managerial experience in leading a team and mentoring staff in a high-growth environment.
• Proven track record in the areas of planning, financial management and operational oversight.
• Strong interest in and commitment to the mission and goals of Active Minds.
• Must have Quickbooks Online experience; ERP and other accounting software experience a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce a plus.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Company Wide Mental Health Days.
• 401(k) Matching.
• HSA and FSA Options.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Fully Paid Parental Leave.
• Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Development Stipends.

Company Description

Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the United States mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society. For more than 20 years, we have equipped the next generation of peer mental health advocates through a variety of programs, including the Active Minds Chapter Network, A.S.K., and Send Silence Packing. Our advocacy, initiatives, and campaigns foster lasting change in how youth view and discuss mental health, encouraging them to use their voices to influence broader conversations and inform mental health supports within their communities. Together, we are building a diverse movement of champions committed to improving mental health for all.