The client is seeking a Vice President, Finance and Administration to join the executive leadership team and serve as a close strategic partner to the President. The Vice President will help shape organizational strategy, influence direction, and strengthen policies and practices while leading important cross-organizational initiatives. This role provides trusted advisory support to the President, Board, and executive leadership and is responsible for strong financial stewardship and operational excellence to advance the organization’s mission.
The client offers a hybrid work environment, with the expectation that the Vice President resides within reasonable driving distance of the office and maintains a regular in-office presence of at least three days each week. The client is undertaking a deliberate transformation, including modernization efforts that strengthen its financial and operational foundation and improve the customer experience, along with preparation to relocate headquarters within the greater Washington, D.C. region. The Vice President will be expected to support these priorities through leadership, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.
The ideal candidate brings deep financial and operational expertise, strong judgment, and independent thinking, and will typically function as a trusted advisor who asks rigorous questions, challenges assumptions, and identifies risks and unintended consequences. Responsibilities include advising senior leadership and helping lead initiatives that support organizational transformation, while ensuring effective administration and continuity of operational performance. Professional leadership qualities such as collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to provide candid guidance are expected for success in this role.