Vice President of Finance

JOB GOAL : Provides operational leadership for all financial activities at Wedgwood Christian Services, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing, compliance, and reporting. This role oversees daily finance operations, including revenue cycle management, accounts payable / receivable, payroll, general ledger, cash management, and audit preparation. The VP of Finance ensures strong internal controls and efficient processes that support organizational stability and growth, while partnering with the CFO on financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and objectives to ensure the long-term and short-term financial stability of the organization.
• Review and analyze financial statements to identify variances and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management for decision-making, including program-level cost analyses and assessments for determining subsidies.
• Forecast and evaluate trends in program and service utilization and capital requirements to inform planning.
• Direct and coordinate the preparation of Wedgwood's operating and capital budgets, collaborating with operations leadership.
• Oversee monthly and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of internal and external reporting.
• Assure the development and implementation of proper accounting systems and internal controls in alignment with professional standards.
• Maintain compliance with all IRS, and other Federal, State, and local filing requirements.
• Coordinate and support external and internal audit ensuring timely completion and resolution of findings.
• Actively manage cash flow, liquidity forecasting, and maintenance of adequate reserves to ensure operational stability.
• Supervise Director of Revenue Cycle Management and Accounting Manager to assure accounts payable, billing / accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions are accurate and met regulatory requirements.
• Review the fiscal impact of contracts and provide oversight of financial terms to ensure compliance and sustainability.
• Provide leadership in assessing and assigning costs for contractual services.
• Partner with the CFO and leadership team on strategic initiatives, financial modeling, and process improvements.
• Keep informed of trends, regulations, and best practices affecting financial operations in the social services sector.
• Responsible for tracking and monitoring utilization and outcome data, including quarterly reporting for the all-agency report card.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role.
• Other duties as assigned.

SALARY RANGE : $100,000 - $110,000

BENEFITS :

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Wedgwood Christian Services

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

Mission : Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.

Core Values : Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Diversity