Vice President of Finance and Administration

NCLR; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) seeks a seasoned Vice President of Finance and Administration to lead accounting, budgeting, tax compliance, treasury, IT and risk management. You will work closely with the President and Board, directing financial strategy and reporting while ensuring internal controls and donor fund governance.

This is a remote, full-time exempt role with extensive benefits. You will oversee audits, financial reporting, and collaborations across departments, shaping

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit or mission-driven finance leadership.
• Experience managing finance teams and building inclusive, accountable team culture.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial regulations, grants management, and compliance.
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgment, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success advising senior leadership and boards on complex financial matters.
• Committed to racial and economic equity and reflect these values in your work.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the President and Board of Directors on organizational fiscal strategy and execution.
• Serve on the Senior Management Team to establish organizational priorities and workflow.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in Advancement, Legal, and Programs to ensure financial responsibility, internal controls, and risk management through the organization.
• Oversee accounting functions and related financial activities and supervise the accounting staff and contractors. Establish and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets.
• Co-direct the Department of Business Administration and lead the areas of finance, accounting, information technology, risk management, investments, cash and banking and organizational policy and administration
• Oversee treasury management and maintain appropriate cash levels for liquidity and short-term investments.
• Establish and maintain accounting control over donor-restricted, board-designated, and investment funds.
• Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of timely financial reports, including financial statements and cash flow projections.
• Provide and present financial reports to staff, committees and the board of directors.
• Direct the preparation, review, maintenance, and analysis of annual operating budgets and long-range financial projections.
• Monitor the organization’s investment portfolio, implement policies as approved by the Investment Committee, and in collaboration with investment advisors.
• Oversee the annual audit under the direction of the Audit Committee and manage the issuance of annual financial statements.
• Manage the preparation of tax returns, information returns, and related reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as an executive reviewer for all NCLR contracts and agreements.
• Act as signatory on all NCLR banking accounts.
• Direct, negotiate, and manage insurance policies and risk management policies and procedures.
• Serve as committee staff lead for the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Audit Committee.
• Manage the financial component of employee benefits and 401K programs and ensure compliance with financial procedures and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of People, Culture and Equity to prepare and monitor salary and benefit schedules.
• Lead effective contract management processes, including review and negotiation; timely and accurate reporting; proper financial controls; budget management and performance tracking.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures, identifying and addressing financial issues as related to contracting, compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit finance

Strategic thinking

Board communication

Risk management

Education

Finance or accounting degree

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Title: Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA)

Department: Department of Business Administration

Status / Range: Full-Time Exempt / Salary Range: $164,690 - $177,871.57

Location: Remote

Supervisor(s): Reports to the President

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled, Priority Interviews for applications submitted before October 11, 2026

Application Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Position Description: The Vice-President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) is a key member of National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR) senior management team and interacts regularly with members of the Board of Directors and Board Committees. The VPFA reports directly to the President and works collaboratively with the co-director of the Department of Business Administration to provide strategic financial administrative leadership. The VPFA is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, cash and investments, insurance, risk mitigation, information technology and audit functions of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the President and Board of Directors on organizational fiscal strategy and execution.
• Serve on the Senior Management Team to establish organizational priorities and workflow.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in Advancement, Legal, and Programs to ensure financial responsibility, internal controls, and risk management through the organization.
• Oversee accounting functions and related financial activities and supervise the accounting staff and contractors. Establish and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets.
• Co-direct the Department of Business Administration and lead the areas of finance, accounting, information technology, risk management, investments, cash and banking and organizational policy and administration
• Oversee treasury management and maintain appropriate cash levels for liquidity and short-term investments.
• Establish and maintain accounting control over donor-restricted, board-designated, and investment funds.
• Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of timely financial reports, including financial statements and cash flow projections.
• Provide and present financial reports to staff, committees and the board of directors.
• Direct the preparation, review, maintenance, and analysis of annual operating budgets and long-range financial projections.
• Monitor the organization’s investment portfolio, implement policies as approved by the Investment Committee, and in collaboration with investment advisors.
• Oversee the annual audit under the direction of the Audit Committee and manage the issuance of annual financial statements.
• Manage the preparation of tax returns, information returns, and related reports to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as an executive reviewer for all NCLR contracts and agreements.
• Act as signatory on all NCLR banking accounts.
• Direct, negotiate, and manage insurance policies and risk management policies and procedures.
• Serve as committee staff lead for the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Audit Committee.
• Manage the financial component of employee benefits and 401K programs and ensure compliance with financial procedures and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of People, Culture and Equity to prepare and monitor salary and benefit schedules.
• Lead effective contract management processes, including review and negotiation; timely and accurate reporting; proper financial controls; budget management and performance tracking.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures, identifying and addressing financial issues as related to contracting, compliance and risk mitigation.

General Business Administration and Risk Management (25%)

• Co-direct the Department of Business Administration (BusAdmin) and co-supervise the BusAdmin staff with the VP of People, Culture and Equity (VPPCE).
• Foster a positive organizational culture that embodies and puts into action the organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism.
• Provide proactive, accurate and expeditious business advice that facilitates the achievement of non-profit business objectives and continuously supports, educates and advises leadership and staff on initiatives that meet the standards of the law, and ensure low risk, high-efficiency organizational management.
• Supervise staff and third parties to ensure smooth day-to-day administration of the contract and risk management functions of the organization, including:
  • Oversee State Registration reporting.
  • Stay informed about relevant laws and regulations affecting the nonprofit sector.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  • Oversee facility operations and office administration as it relates to a remote working environment.

Information Technology and Security (15%)

• Proactively ensure that employees and programs leverage technology to optimize communications, operations, and security throughout the organization.
• Partner with the Director of Business Administration & HR in supervising the external technology services contractor to ensure smooth day-to-day technology operations of the organization and ability of staff to be productive and efficient, leveraging appropriate tools and technology, including:
  • Plan for and implement continuous improvement of IT infrastructure in order to ensure a consistent and secure environment.
  • Ensure institutional records are maintained in an accessible yet secure manner and oversee records retention policies and procedures.
  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity policies and strategies; provide regular training to mitigate risk while avoiding service interruption.

Requirements:

• Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience; master’s degree, MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit or mission-driven finance leadership.
• Experience managing finance teams and building inclusive, accountable team culture.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial regulations, grants management, and compliance.
• Strategic thinker with excellent judgment, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success advising senior leadership and boards on complex financial matters.
• Committed to racial and economic equity and reflect these values in your work.

Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt with a salary range of $164,690 - $177,871.57. Excellent benefits: up to 17 days of vacation per year (based on employment status); sick leave; up to 15 paid holidays (based on employment status); medical/health/vision insurance coverage with 90% of premiums covered by employer; a 401(k) plan and employer contribution; short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; Section 125 flexible spending pre-tax plans for qualified health and/or childcare expenses; family planning and transition related care stipend, sabbatical leave; and Section 132 transportation and parking pre-tax benefits. NCLR is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program through the Department of Education.

About the National Center for LGBTQ Rights:
NCLR is a strong and effective national legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education. NCLR values team and community collaboration and fosters an engaged and dynamic work culture where staff are valued and thrive.

NCLR advocates for more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families in all fifty states each year, including LGBTQ seniors, immigrants, athletes, and youth. Our impact litigation serves all LGBTQ people in the United States. For more information about NCLR, please visit our website: www.NCLRights.org .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
NCLR is an equal opportunity employer. NCLR is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex, sex stereotype, race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, weight, height, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, benefits, promotions, training, disciplinary action, and termination.

NCLR affirmatively values diversity and seeks to hire staff that reflect the diversity of our communities. Research shows that Transgender people, non-binary people, intersex people, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply for positions they are qualified for. If you believe that you can do this job, we want to hear from you!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodation Request:
NCLR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCLR will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact NCLR’s Vice President of People, Culture and Equity and Compliance Counsel– Shauna Madison, Esq. at [e-mail].