Strategic VP of Finance & Operations for Growth

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 147,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Phoenix Chamber, based in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a transformative Vice President of Finance & Operations to drive financial strategy and robust operational leadership across the Chamber and Foundation. You will report to the President & CEO and shape growth, governance, and community impact with a hands-on leadership approach.

You will lead finance, HR, and operations, ensuring strong internal controls, strategic budgeting, and reliable reporting to boards and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Seven+ years of senior finance/operations leadership.
• GAAP, internal controls, compliance and HR practices in mission-driven org.
• Experience with 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations is valuable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust with executives, boards, and external partners.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and implementing new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 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 & forecasting

Cash flow management

Board reporting & liaison

Internal controls & compliance

Nonprofit finance experience

Strong communication & presentation

Relationship-building with execs &

Leadership in HR & operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Greater Phoenix Chamber, based in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a transformative Vice President of Finance & Operations to drive financial strategy and robust operational leadership across the Chamber and Foundation. You will report to the President & CEO and shape growth, governance, and community impact with a hands-on leadership approach.

You will lead finance, HR, and operations, ensuring strong internal controls, strategic budgeting, and reliable reporting to boards and stakeholders.