Vice President Finance

Bring your financial leadership to an organization where your work will support lasting community impact. United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is seeking an experienced, collaborative Vice President of Finance to strengthen our financial operations and help advance our mission across Southwest Florida.

As a member of the executive leadership team, you will guide financial strategy and oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a $20 million nonprofit. You will collaborate with the President & CEO, executive team, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support thoughtful decisions and long-term sustainability.

·        Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, reporting, and long-range planning.

·        Oversee accounting operations, payroll, banking, grants, restricted funds, investments, and internal controls.

·        Turn financial information into clear guidance for leadership and the Board.

·        Develop finance staff and strengthen systems, processes, and accountability.

·        Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

·        Seven to ten years of progressive financial leadership experience, including nonprofit accounting.

·        Strong knowledge of budgeting, grants, donor restrictions, cash flow, audits, Form 990, and financial reporting.

·        A collaborative leadership style and the ability to explain financial information clearly.

·        Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems.

Preferred, not required: CPA designation, graduate degree, supervisory experience, and familiarity with MIP Fund Accounting or similar nonprofit software.

·        Make a meaningful difference by helping address our community’s toughest challenges.

·        Join dedicated colleagues and volunteers who care deeply about our community and are committed to meaningful, measurable results.

·        Take on visible, rewarding work with direct access to organizational leadership.

·        Receive competitive pay, employee health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and accrued vacation and sick leave.

Send your résumé and cover letter to Resume@UnitedWayLee.org.

This position is based in Lee County, Florida, with a typical Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Occasional evening, weekend, off-site, and community event participation may be required.

Employment is subject to satisfactory background screening, including Level II screening, and drug testing. Applicants may be asked to complete an online skills assessment.

United Way is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value a welcoming workplace and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.