Vice President of Finance

ABOUT VERNER

For over 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a leader in more ways than one: our commitment to developing the youngest among us, our thorough support for families and communities, and our investment in the development of educators. Verner’s centers provide a supportive, inclusive work environment, with a strong emphasis on one-on-one mentorship. Verner staff are expected to foster the inclusive, play-based, interactive and reflective learning atmosphere that families have come to expect of us. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The VP of Finance is responsible for the fiscal operations of the organization. The VP oversees the finance, accounting, reporting, and budgeting of the organization. Financial audits and cash management are also part of the VP’s responsibility. The VP of Finance reports to the President and CEO, is the liaison for the governing bodies, and is part of the Verner Senior Leadership Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or a related field
• Preferred: CPA
• Required: Strong written, oral, organizational, and analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet continuous deadlines
• Preferred: 5 years or more accounting experience in financial management for a non-profit organization
• Preferred: Federal/State grant budgeting experience
• Preferred: Fund accounting experience with multiple funding sources
• Preferred: Solid computer and accounting software skills with a working knowledge of MIP/Albia and Excel

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Freshly prepared lunch daily free of cost
• Tuition assistance for ongoing career development
• State of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care
• Paid continuing education & training opportunities
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term disability
• Matching 403(b) retirement plan
• 5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)

**The position is open until filled. Applications received by January 3, 2025 will be given priority consideration.

**Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.

Verner Center for Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Spanish/English bilingual persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

All Verner centers embrace DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) as organizing principles to foster safe and inclusive workplaces.