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Scion Executive Search has been retained to identify the incoming Vice President of Finance on behalf of our client, San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School (SJCC+CS), a nonprofit dedicated to developing young adults to create transformational change for our community and our planet. SJCC+CS accomplishes this mission by providing workforce development and educational experiences while performing important environmental and recycling services to the larger San Jose Community.

The right individual will have a love for developing systems that support sustainable growth, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance as SJCC+CS expands their impact on the community and environment. This full-time, on-site opportunity is located in San Jose, California .

ABOUT SAN JOSE CONSERVATION CORPS + CHARTER SCHOOL :

The San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School (SJCC+CS) is dedicated to empowering young adults to create meaningful change in their communities and the environment. Guided by a vision of a hopeful and sustainable future, the organization fosters personal, professional, and academic growth while emphasizing service to self, community, and the environment. Its core values—respect, education and development, safety, empathy, and equity and inclusion—shape a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse voices are valued, and individuals are encouraged to thrive. Through its mission, the Corps and Charter School strive to build a stronger, more resilient community while equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact. To learn more, visit https : / / www.sjcccs.org / .

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Vice President of Finance will lead the development and implementation of financial and administrative systems and infrastructure to support the substantial growth of SJCC+CS over the next 5 to 10 years. This role will establish efficient and scalable processes across financial management, accounting, contract compliance, and procurement.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Finance will play a critical role in both short-term financial operations and long-term strategic planning. This position will contribute to high-level decision-making, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives while overseeing evaluation and professional development initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Fiscal Management :

• Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, including supporting assumptions and rationale for presentation to the finance committee, CEO, and board of directors.
• Ensure financial systems comply with GAAP, as well as state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the development and administration of the agency’s budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies in the finance department.
• Provide the senior management team with budget and cost analysis support.
• Collaborate with the executive team to ensure programmatic success and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements.
• Train and coach the senior management team on applying fiscal methodology to their respective departments.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing of accounts receivable in compliance with vendor standards.
• Maintain adequate cash flow and a minimum of six months’ operating reserve.
• Manage the annual audit, tax filings, and 990 tax return.
• Supervise accounting supervisors and monitor banking activities.
• Ensure the timely processing of payroll.
• Primary performance metrics : Timely completion of the budget and a clean annual audit.

Financial Analysis and Data Production :

Strategic Planning :

Risk Reduction and Quality Assurance :

People Management :

Procurement :

Asset Management :

QUALIFICATIONS :

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

In addition to a competitive base salary of $144,000 to $178,000, SJCC+CS also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes access to robust health, vision, and dental insurance; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; additional supplemental life insurance; pet insurance, 403(b) with up to 3% employer match; Employer Assistance Program (EAP); commuter benefits; 15 days of vacation accrued in the first year, 12 days of sick pay accrued per year, as well as 12 observed paid annual holidays per year.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS :

San Jose Conservation Corps Charter School has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via : https : / / scionexecutivesearch.com / job / 12675.

Please address applications to :

Ex Hopson, Executive Search Principal

(888) 487-8850 Extension 142

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.

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Seniority level

Executive

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Employment type

Full-time

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Job function

Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Strategy / Planning

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Non-profit Organizations and Civic and Social Organizations

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