Vice President of Finance

Why Work for United Way Do you want to leave work every day knowing that you made an impact? At United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR), you’ll work in a fun and supportive environment where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference. If you talk to our employees, the single trait we all have in common is passion. We work hard because we love what we do and we know how much our community needs us. You’ll learn from some of the best in the business and be constantly challenged in an ever-changing industry. Plus, we offer excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you want to be great while doing good, join the United Way team.

Overview Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President of Finance serves as an integral member of the senior leadership team, responsible for the development of UWSHR’s financial management strategy and contributing to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing and maintaining effective internal controls, and providing strategic financial guidance to the leadership team to inform operational decisions. This position requires advanced skills in financial and operational planning, resource allocation, cost estimation, revenue forecasting, and variance analysis. Competencies:

• Mission-Focused: Catalyzes others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that

leads to better lives and healthier communities
• Relationship-Oriented: Is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal
• Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can

mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement
• Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating,

resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact
• Strength of Character: Demonstrates ability to be approachable and cooperative while also being

a successful executive leader
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the

reputation and results of the greater network
• Visionary: Confronts the complex realities of the environment and simultaneously maintains faith

in a different and better future, providing purpose, direction and motivation
• Team-Builder: First ensures that the right people are in the right roles at the right times; fostering

commitment, trust, and collaboration among multi-cultural leaders and stakeholders
• Outward Turning: Understands the dynamics of local, regional, and national environments, and

works on an agenda rooted in the community’s own perception of its needs and aspirations
• Business Acumen: Possesses a high-level of broad business and management skills and is

effective at using financial resources wisely and for the greatest impact
• Network-Oriented: Values the power of networks; striving to leverage United Way’s breadth of

community presence, relationships and strategy

Title: Department: Report To: Date Created:

Vice President of Finance ($118,000 - $135,000) Finance President and CEO February 2026

Core Values:

• We are responsive to each other and to the community. We do our best to anticipate challenges

and needs so we can proactively address them. We do NOT react, we respond – promptly, appropriately and thoughtfully.

• We build trust by being transparent, authentic and vulnerable. We communicate openly and listen with respect and empathy. We do NOT shy away from tough conversations or backtrack on our commitments.

• We are determined and steadfast in our commitment to our goals. We are persistent and tenacious and seek creative solutions to overcome obstacles. We do NOT let failure keep us down – we brush it off and try again with renewed dedication the next day.

• We are team players, always seeking opportunities to go above and beyond our job description to help our colleagues and partners. We aim to create a positive, fun environment where we are proud to be ourselves. We do NOT work in silos but instead play to each other’s strengths and cover each other’s blind spots.

• We care about community because to us, this work is personal. It’s for our families, our neighbors, our children, our friends. We are all here because we want our work to matter – to have some higher purpose – and we want to surround ourselves with others who desire the same. It’s NOT just a paycheck, it’s a purpose.

Core Job Responsibilities Strategy, Vision, and Leadership:

• Advise the President & CEO and other members of senior leadership on financial planning,

budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
• Serve as the management liaison to the board and finance committee; effectively communicate

and present critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.
• Contribute to the development of UWSHR’s strategic goals and objectives
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the President & CEO informed of all critical

issues and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Financial Management:

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard UWSHR assets

and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and

cash flow statements, to provide timely and accurate information to management and the Board of Directors.

• Monitor financial performance, identify areas of concern or improvement, and recommend corrective actions to ensure the financial stability and growth of the organization.

• Understand key metrics that influence operational planning.

Budgeting and Forecasting:
• In conjunction with the Director of Finance, collaborate with department heads to develop and

manage the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.

• Prepare regular financial forecasts and projections, monitoring actual performance against budgeted expectations and identifying variances for further analysis.

• Provide guidance and support to department heads in monitoring and controlling their budgets, offering insights and recommendations as needed and requested.

• Provide financial analysis and support to the leadership team, including financial modeling, profitability analysis, and scenario planning.

• Articulate potential risks and their financial implications to help in creating more robust operational strategies.

• Demonstrate sound financial acumen through resource allocation based on strategic priorities and budgetary constraints.

Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flow, including monitoring and forecasting cash needs, optimizing investment strategies, and overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions and manage banking activities.

Compliance and Audit:
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and other financial reviews as necessary.

Team Development/Leadership:
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance department.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a

commitment to quality.
• Ensure staff receive timely and appropriate training and development.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set

objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and recommend salary adjustments.

• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.

• Present complex financial information in an understandable way to stakeholders at all levels.

Other duties as assigned

Key Skills Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting mandatory
• CPA license preferred
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and cloud-based software (i.e., SharePoint)
• Experience with CRM software preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management role, ideally with both external

audit and in-house financial management experience
• Experience with pledge processing and nonprofit fund accounting required

• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict

resolution skills
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports

and peers
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and

productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to

effectively interface with senior leadership, the board of directors, and staff
• Passion for UWSHR’s mission

Interested? Please send your resume to recruiting@unitedwayshr.org. We will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

mailto:recruiting@unitedwayshr.org.