Job Description

Client: Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Title: Finance Director

Website: https://vtnetwork.org/

Location: Waterbury, VT

Work-model: Hybrid, mix of on-site and work from home

Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Exempt

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Pay Range $75,000 - $95,000/year depending on previous experience

About Us

The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is Vermont's leading voice working to end domestic and sexual violence. Founded in 1986, we are a statewide nonprofit membership organization that supports and coordinates a coalition of independent community-based programs serving survivors across Vermont.

Together with our member organizations, we work to ensure that survivors have access to compassionate advocacy, safety, and resources in every corner of the state.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Director manages the finance operations of our organization. This role oversees financial systems, policies, and day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The Finance Director will work closely with the leadership team, program managers, and finance team to maintain strong financial operations and ensure that resources are allocated in support of the organization’s mission.

If you have excellent accounting skills, expertise in grant compliance, and a strong connection to our mission, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Oversee financial operations, systems, and policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and effective oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Supervise accounting functions and support the ongoing strength of financial systems and processes.
• Coordinate the annual audit, including preparation and submission of required documentation.

Grants Management

• In partnership with the CFO, manage federal, state grants, and ensure compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.
• Maintain complete and current grant files, including approved budgets.
• Process grant drawdowns and invoicing.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports.

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

• Collaborate with the finance team and Co-Executive Directors to develop the annual organizational budget.
• Prepare budget documents and presentations.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Board of Directors, Co-Executive Directors, and CFO.
• Monitor grants, contract budgets, and ensure program staff have the financial information needed to manage them effectively.

Subrecipient, Vendor, and Consultant Contracts

• Develop and maintain financial agreements with vendors, consultants, and subrecipients.
• Ensure agreements are accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contract timelines to reduce organizational risk.
• Develop systems to monitor subrecipient compliance and provide technical assistance as needed.

Benefits Administration

• Respond to staff inquiries related to payroll, workers’ compensation, benefits, and employment verification.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Maintain personnel records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Support new employee orientation related to financial and personnel systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the organization’s core values in daily work.
• Use the Network’s principles for constructive communication.
• Engage member organizations and the diverse voices of survivors, their families, and communities in organizational work.
• Represent the organization at statewide and national meetings or conferences as requested.
• Participate in organizational development initiatives.
• Contribute to efforts addressing racism and other forms of oppression within the organization’s work.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience using computer-based financial management systems in a multi-funded nonprofit (5+ years preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field preferred
• Experience with budget development, financial planning, and evaluation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence issues preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppression work and ending violence against women
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: $500 annual employer contribution for eligible health expenses
• 401(k) access after three months, with quarterly employer contributions
• 4 weeks of vacation annually
• 96 hours of sick leave per year, with generous carryover
• 11 floating paid holidays to honor the days that matter most to you
• Paid leave for family and medical needs, jury duty, bereavement, and military service
• Longevity Leave: one month of paid leave after five years of service
• Up to $100/month cell phone reimbursement
• Mileage and travel reimbursement for work-related expenses

The Vermont Network strives to build a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that in order to support our Member Programs in their efforts to meet the needs of survivors and change the ways in which their communities think about and address domestic and sexual violence, we as an organization must honor the cultures, beliefs, and values of those we serve, and to foster and environment of mutual respect, acceptance and equal opportunity.

We are committed to building and maintaining a multi-cultural and diverse work environment which reflects diversity that exists among the people of Vermont. The Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, or national origin.

Gallagher, Flynn, & Company, LLP has been retained to conduct this search. Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter. While we appreciate all interest in this exciting opportunity, only candidates most closely aligned with our search will be contacted.