Vice President Finance & Administration

Director Finance & Administration

Pittsburgh, PA (On-Site)

Position Summary

The Director Finance & Administration is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the President, responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial management, operational infrastructure, and administrative functions, including Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, and Information Technology. This position serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, ensuring organizational sustainability, operational excellence, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Finance

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, investment oversight, and audit coordination
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and all regulatory and grant requirements
• Provide strategic financial analysis to support organizational planning and board decision-making
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performing, customer-service-oriented culture
• Serve as the organization’s primary contact for insurance, procurement, contracts, and related legal matters
• Act as the organization’s financial steward, supporting long-term sustainability and growth planning

Facilities

• Provide high-level oversight of facilities operations to ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained environments
• Supervise facilities leadership responsible for day-to-day maintenance, repairs, capital improvements, space planning, and security
• Support long-term facilities planning, capital budgeting, and vendor management
• Ensure implementation of safety protocols, sustainability initiatives, and operational efficiencies

Human Resources

• Partner with HR leadership to guide strategy in recruitment, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and training
• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with employment laws and promote an inclusive, equitable workplace culture
• Oversee development and implementation of HR policies, professional development programs, and staff engagement initiatives

Information Technology

• Provide strategic oversight of IT operations to ensure systems effectively support organizational goals
• Collaborate with IT leadership and/or vendors responsible for daily support, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and software systems
• Guide technology planning, procurement strategies, and modernization efforts
• Ensure system integrity, data security, and business continuity planning

Candidate Qualifications & Leadership Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related) preferred; CPA designation a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing finance and administrative functions in a complex organization, preferably in the nonprofit, public, or community-based sector
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing, cross-functional teams across Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, and IT, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence
• Strong expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit processes, and long-term financial planning; ability to align financial strategy with organizational mission and sustainability goals
• Proven ability to translate strategic priorities into effective, scalable operational plans, systems, and processes that drive organizational efficiency and impact
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making, assess risk, and forecast outcomes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and engage effectively with staff, executive leadership, and board members
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability
• Experience leading organizational change and managing complexity with adaptability, clarity, and sensitivity
• Familiarity with facilities management, capital planning, IT governance, cybersecurity best practices, and digital transformation initiatives preferred

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work full-time on-site, with flexibility for limited remote work as appropriate
• Frequent communication via in-person meetings, phone, and video conferencing
• Regular presentations and meetings, including public speaking
• Ability to travel locally as needed