Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Job Title:

Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Department:

Finance

Reports To:

President and CEO

Managing Roles:

Controller, Campaign Accounting Manager

Date of update:

March 2026

FSLA Classification:

Exempt

Budgeted Salary Range:

$170,000-$175,000 annually, based on a 37.5-hour work week, dependent on background and experience.

Benefits Offerings:

• Hybrid work model approach combining in-office work and remote work
• Flexible daily hours (available year-round) 
• Summer hours (offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• 15 vacation days earned annually
• 11 paid holidays annually
• One personal day annually
• Seven sick days earned annually (14 days earned the 2^nd year)
• Tuition reimbursement (subject to budget availability)
• Medical and dental insurance (employee pays 20% of premium)
• Vision insurance (employee pays 100% of premium)
• Short-term disability insurance (employee pays 50% of premium)
• Medical flexible spending account
• Long term disability and term life insurance (employer pays 100% of premium)
• 401K plan with up to a 3% match and a 3% safe harbor contribution for eligible/participating employees after 1 year of service
• Business casual dress code policy
• Free parking

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

Direct the organization's financial planning and accounting practices. Build positive and productive relationships with co-workers, donors, volunteers, agencies, banks, brokerage firms, and other customers and vendors.  Direct and oversee finance, general accounting and donor services / pledge processing functions, including supervision of assigned staff. Direct and oversee accounting, pledge processing and financial reporting for all contracted organizations.

• Oversee and direct the funds, financial records, accounting, budgets, annual audit, tax return filings, purchasing and pledge processing activities for the organization.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the President & CEO, Vice President/Chief People & Equity Officer and other Leadership Team members informed of all critical issues.
• Serve as management liaison to Finance and Audit Board-level committees.  Present and discuss financial reports at Finance and Audit Committee meetings, present to Board of Trustees as needed. 
• Direct the Controller, Campaign Accounting Manager and other Finance team members in implementing procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate internal accounting controls and services.
• Direct the financial activities of the organization. Act as the custodian of funds, monitor securities and assets of the organization. Direct investment of excess cash and restricted reserves.
• Review the organization's financial position and issue monthly financial and operating reports to Finance Committee and quarterly financial reports to the Board.
• Support President and Leadership Team in directing, coordinating and preparing the organization's budget and campaign spending plan for approval by Finance Committee and Board.
• Analyze, consolidate, and direct accounting and pledge processing procedures together with other statistical and routine reports to record and distribute all combined campaign donations for public sector employees.
• Direct, analyze and interpret reports of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations.
• Collaborate with the Resource Development team to prepare and submit all required reports to United Way Worldwide (UWW). Manage unemployment compensation programs of organizations with support from the Payroll Specialist.
• Work with CPA firm on annual audit, responsible for internal control procedures necessary to obtain clean audit opinion and management report from auditors.  Coordinate presentation and acceptance of annual audit report and IRS Form 990 to Audit Committee and Board.
• Review contracts and other formal documents prior to execution, obtaining professional legal counsel where necessary.
• Provide support for campaign reporting and goalsetting processes, including discretionary funds reporting.
• Coordinate and prepare the organization's budget and campaign spending plan for approval by the Finance Committee and Board.
• Serve as the key Finance representative providing support to Success by Third Grade task force, to include budget projections, grant reporting, etc.
• Serves as Chief Financial Officer for contracted United Ways and other external clients.  Prepare and present financial statements, cash flow analyses and ad hoc reports for respective finance committee and Board of Trustees meetings.
• Collaborate with staff in all departments, as well as donors, volunteers, vendors, agencies and independent auditors.
• In collaboration with the President & CEO, oversee and execute assigned projects and initiatives.
• Review contracts and other formal documents prior to execution, obtaining professional legal counsel where necessary.
• Provide support for campaign reporting and goalsetting processes, including discretionary funds reporting.
• Coordinate and prepare the organization's budget and campaign spending plan for approval by the Finance Committee and Board.
• Serve as the key Finance representative providing support to Success by Third Grade task force, to include budget projections, grant reporting, etc.
• Serves as Chief Financial Officer for contracted United Ways and other external clients.  Prepare and present financial statements, cash flow analyses and ad hoc reports for respective finance committee and Board of Trustees meetings.
• Collaborate with staff in all departments, as well as donors, volunteers, vendors, agencies and independent auditors.
• In collaboration with the President & CEO, oversee and execute assigned projects and initiatives.

Other:

• Responsible for supporting the achievement of United Way’s mission and strategy goals.
• Responsible for supporting United Way’s culture of excellence through adherence to the Culture Pillars.
• Responsible for integrating fair opportunities and a collaborative approach into daily work and contributing to the advancement of United Way’s community engagement and equal opportunity dashboard and goals.

• Demonstrate commitment to breaking down barriers to economic prosperity in our community.

Job Qualifications:

• Thorough appreciation, acceptance and commitment to community representation across a variety of backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of various communities in considering the impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
• An understanding of institutional and structural bias and its impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff, donors, partners and vendors from a variety of backgrounds.
• Positive interpersonal/communications skills and ability to use sound judgment and be self-directed.
• Strong computer skills are required using Microsoft Office 365; familiar with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to independently problem solve.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.  Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers within and across departments and functions.
• Ability to creatively troubleshoot, thrive under pressure and accept constructive criticism.
• Demonstrates a positive can-do attitude, flexibility to re-prioritize, multi-task, and switch tasks fluidly.
• Ability to consistently adhere to inter-departmental, volunteer and constituent service standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and support for United Way Mission, Vision, Culture Pillars, Service Standards, Confidentiality Standards, and Policies and Procedures.

Core Competencies:

• Mission Focused: Start with the community in mind.
• Job Knowledge: Works to build a culture of excellence.
• Collaborative Approach: Walk in someone else’s shoes and have their back.
• Results Driven: Adopt a mindset of continual change and innovation.
• Relationship-Oriented: Reconcile differences to maintain harmony.
• Accountability: Holding ourselves and others accountable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities. Supervisory responsibilities include planning, scheduling, directing and monitoring work, in accordance with

organization’s policies and applicable laws:

1. 1. Establish department and individual goals; interview, hire & train direct report(s).
   2. Evaluate performance and provide training and development as needed.
   3. Maintain regular communication, addressing complaints/concerns and resolving issues that arise.
   4. Create and foster a psychologically safe environment for team members to grow and enjoy the work they are doing.
   5. Identify and advocate for professional growth opportunities for team members including encouraging participation on internal and external committees and other volunteer opportunities.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

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

Expected Work Hours:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible daily hours may be available year-round.  Daily work schedule and any flextime hours must be approved by the department head.

Travel:

No regular travel is expected for this position, with the exception of occasional offsite training and conferences for professional development.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree and minimum of ten (10) years of accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting, Federal and State regulation requirements is necessary, along with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Prior management experience required.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

United Way of Central Ohio is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact United Way of Central Ohio 's Human Resources Department at 614-227-2722. All requests will be handled confidentially.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

United Way is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Nondiscrimination & Community Representation Statement

Statement of Nondiscrimination

United Way of Central Ohio seeks to engage the entire community in our work without regard to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, familial status or socioeconomic status. That commitment will be reflected in all aspects of United Way of Central Ohio’s work, service delivery, staffing or volunteer participation.

Programs/interventions supported by United Way funding must ensure that no qualified persons are denied needed or desired services, employment or the opportunity to volunteer based on race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, familial status or socioeconomic status.

Community Representation

United Way of Central Ohio reflects the rich tapestry of our community. Our board of trustees, staff and volunteers bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to our work. We believe our strength lies in the variety of backgrounds and ideas we bring together.

E-Verify

United Way participates in E-Verify. Please refer to the 'Notice of E-Verify Participation' poster for more information:

Notice of E-Verify Participation_Right to Work

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Listing Details

• Job Posting Date: 4/7/2026
• Application Deadline: 4/24/2026

Please submit your resume & cover letter no later than the application deadline to the following URL address: https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/careers/

Please Note: Applicants will receive a message after successfully completing the online application process. If a message is not received, then the application was not successfully completed.