Description

About Alliance:

We are one of the nation’s largest training councils, with five state-of-the-art facilities in the Baton Rouge metro area, dozens of network partners across the U.S., more than 100 team members and serve members in the petro-chemical, paper/pulp, transportation, and utility industries.

We create, manage, and deliver standardized training for these and other industries. Utilizing both proprietary and third-party technology and innovative content, we provide training to help lower safety incident rates, severity rates and industry costs. As pioneers in the development and execution of customized course training, we assist workforces in achieving compliance requirements and certifications, as well as job placements and advancements.

As a nonprofit organization, we measure our success by lives touched. Our fundamental values focus on the betterment and well-being of our members and staff and extend well into the daily lives of those in our community.

Summary:

Develops and implements the strategic financial focus of the organization while maintaining user experience emphasis.

The Vice President of Finance serves as a business partner to the CEO and COO, delivering critical financial information to make informed, actionable recommendations. Provides leadership and oversight to the Accounting and Financial operational functions of the organization, while working with the leadership team to make tactical and strategic decisions to achieve short and long-term goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, exceptional leadership skills, understanding and the ability to lead interdepartmental systems integration and automation, and familiar with the Edtech (education technology) market.

Essential Functions:

• Develop financial models and strategies for long-term and short-term financial performance.

• Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Provide financial analysis with an emphasis on pricing decisions, contract negotiations and emerging markets and opportunities.

• Develop performance metrics to measure and track the organization’s financial performance.

• Oversight of all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Develops annual operating budget which includes coordinating the development of program budgets.

• Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows.

• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency through systems integration and automation.

• Manage cash flow to support operational needs and strategic investments.

• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.

• Oversee the financial operations and reporting of the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.

• Monitor and analyze the organization's sources of income and expenses and identify and mitigate any potential risks or liabilities related to unrelated business income tax (UBIT).

• Coordinates with the organization’s 401(k) Plan Administrator in the preparation of the IRS 5500 return.

• Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Other duties/tasks as may be assigned.

Computer Skills:

Must be able to adapt and learn all programs and software that are associated with Alliance Safety Council computer systems and databases. Experience with financial software such as Prophix and Sage is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties required of the role, the employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, be able to regularly walk, climb, balance, stoop and kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Schedule: Monday Friday, days and times vary depending on office schedule. Occasionally, late-night, overnight and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA preferred.

• Proven track record of 5 years in a senior finance leadership role, preferably in the EdTech industry or a related technology field.

• Experience in nonprofit financial management, with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax laws applicable to 501(c)(3) organizations.

• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting skills.

• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for strategic planning.

• Excellent knowledge of financial software and systems, preferably Prophix and Sage.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.