EVP, Finance & Administration (Onsite)

The Pay, Perks, & Benefits 
•    Salary is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, market benchmarks, and internal equity.
•    Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match 
•    Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year 
•    Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break 
•    Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options 
•    Employer paid life insurance 
 

How You Will Help the TeamAs a member of the executive leadership team, the EVP, Finance & Administration plays a critical role in shaping IALR’s financial strategy, administrative infrastructure, and long‑term sustainability. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the President and Board, ensuring fiscal integrity, strong governance, and organizational alignment while enabling the mission to advance education, workforce development, research, and economic growth.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise‑wide financial and administrative strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Advise the President and executive leadership on financial performance, risk management, investments, and resource allocation
• Provide executive oversight of Finance, Grants & Contracts, Institutional Advancement, and process improvement functions
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with regulatory and fiduciary requirements
• Prepare and present financial analyses, reports, and recommendations to the Board of Directors and senior stakeholders
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency, scalability, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Build and lead high‑performing teams, fostering accountability, transparency, and operational excellence

Your Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant senior‑level leadership experience overseeing finance and administrative functions in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience overseeing grants management, contracts, and stewardship of public and private funds.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams while fostering accountability and collaboration.

What Makes Working Here Different
This role offers a unique opportunity to serve as a strategic partner to the President and Board within a mission‑driven organization dedicated to education, workforce development, research, and economic advancement. The EVP, Finance & Administration has a broad scope of influence, shaping financial strategy, administrative operations, and institutional growth initiatives that have a lasting impact across the organization. You will work within a collaborative executive leadership environment that values thoughtful leadership, shared accountability, and the ability to design and strengthen systems, processes, and long‑term outcomes in support of IALR’s mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.