Vice President, Financial Reporting

Catalyst Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Financial Reporting to lead the organization’s accounting close, reporting, and compliance in a fully remote capacity.

This executive role partners with the CFO, overseeing GAAP/nonprofit accounting, audit coordination, and strong internal controls, guiding a finance team and presenting to the Board. The ideal candidate brings CPA, 8+ years in accounting/financial reporting, 3+ years in leadership, and hands-on experience with grants and fund

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance required.
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, audits, grants, and fund accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience with Sage Intacct or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Review and approve financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare board-level financial presentations and reporting packages.
• Ensure GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards compliance.
• Coordinate annual audit, Form 990, and compliance activities.
• Manage internal controls and segregation of duties.

Skills

Executive communication

Leadership

Excel

ERP experience

Data-driven decision making

Regulatory adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Title: Vice President, Financial Reporting

Department: Finance

Reports to: Transformational CFO

LOCATION: Remote

**SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: **

The Vice President, Financial Reportingis responsible forthe integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of the organization’s financial reporting. This role leads the accounting close process,overseesfinancial reporting, budgeting support, internal controls, audit coordination, and finance staff management. The VP serves as a key business partner to executive leadership and the Board, ensuring financial information is clear, actionable, and compliant with nonprofit accounting standards.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Review and approve financial statements and management reports.

• Prepare board-level financial presentations and reporting packages.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

• Monitor and improve reporting processes and close efficiency.

Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise Accounting staff, including AP & Payroll Accountant and AR & Treasury Accountant.

• Establish performance expectations and provide coaching and development.

• Ensure segregation of duties and effective internal controls.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve asprimaryliaison with external auditors.

• Coordinate annual audit, Form 990 preparation, and compliance activities.

• Maintain and improve internal control documentation and policies.

Budgeting & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Analyze financial trends, variances, and key performance indicators.

• Provide decision-support analysis for leadership and Board committees.

Process Improvement

• Identifyopportunities for automation and efficiency.

• Lead finance system enhancements and reporting improvements.

• Promote data-driven decision making across the organization.

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPArequiredor actively pursuing CPA.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.

• 3+ years of leadership experience.

• Experience in nonprofit accounting, audits, grants, and fund accounting preferred.

• Advanced Excel and ERP experience (Sage Intacct or similar preferred).

• Experience overseeing AP/AR functions and improving financial operations.

• Ability tooperateboth strategically and hands-on in a fractional capacity.

• Strong executive communication and board-facing experience.

• Experience in grant cycle management is a plus.

• Ability to respond to changing regulatory requirements.

• Strong communications skills.

• Ability to adapt tofrequentlyshifting priorities.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.