Strategic Finance & Operations Leader

Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Greater Phoenix Chamber, Hybrid in Phoenix, is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Operations to join its senior leadership team. This role reports to the President & CEO and leads finance, operations, and HR to support growth and impact across the Chamber and Foundation.

You will drive strategy, financial planning, reporting, and governance, while partnering with boards and external partners to sustain the organization’s mission and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; MBA, CPA, or related advanced degree highly preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive senior-level finance and/or operations leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and operational leadership.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, compliance, and HR practices in a mission-driven organization.
• Experience in a nonprofit, association, professional services, or similarly mission-focused environment is highly desirable.
• Experience working with both 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations is particularly valuable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust with executives, employees, Board members, and external partners.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, challenging existing processes, and translating new ideas into action.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial and operational advisor to the President & CEO and senior leadership team.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and multi-year financial strategy aligned with growth and impact goals.
• Provide clear financial analysis and insights that help leadership make informed strategic decisions.
• Serve as financial liaison to the Boards of Directors and Board committees, presenting critical financial matters clearly and effectively.
• Strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and organizational processes across both entities.
• Lead the annual audit and manage relationships with external auditors and outsourced accounting partners.
• Ensure financial systems and reporting meet the accounting requirements of both 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Partner with revenue-generating departments to support growth, new initiatives, and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Lead the human resources function, including culture, performance management, compliance, and alignment of talent strategy with organizational priorities.
• Manage and develop the Staff Accountant and Director of HR & Operations while overseeing key external accounting and HR partners.
• Create and improve operational systems that help the organization respond effectively to changing needs.
• Represent the Chamber at programs and events and build relationships with members and community partners.
• Oversee liquidity forecasting, banking relationships, working capital, funds transfers, and intercompany funding.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Treasury management

GAAP and internal controls

Nonprofit sector experience

Leadership and communication

Board liaison experience

HR and operations oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

The Greater Phoenix Chamber, Hybrid in Phoenix, is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Operations to join its senior leadership team. This role reports to the President & CEO and leads finance, operations, and HR to support growth and impact across the Chamber and Foundation.

You will drive strategy, financial planning, reporting, and governance, while partnering with boards and external partners to sustain the organization’s mission and regional impact.