Vice President, Finance

About Us:

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Finance will play a critical role in shaping and executing the financial strategy of the organization, as well as ensuring compliance, accuracy, and the efficient management of financial resources. The ideal candidate is a finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, accounting, and tax compliance, coupled with strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the necessary financial policies, processes, internal controls, and systems to ensure accurate financial reporting; compliance with legal, regulatory, tax, and organizational requirements; and safeguarding the organization’s financial assets.
• Partner cross-functionally to understand the business transactions and ensure that transactional activity is recorded in compliance with GAAP and IRS requirements.
• Oversee and manage the full cycle accounting calendar, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close accuracy and deadlines.
• Identify, assess, and manage financial risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions and manage banking activities. 
• Lead a team of about 15 involved in all areas of accounting: cash, investments, accounts payable, revenue, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax filings.
• Coordinate and manage external audits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field or equivalent experience commensurate with the role; CPA required.
• 10–12+ years of relevant experience in financial management, with significant experience in accounting and tax compliance.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of effectively leading and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, not-for-profit tax compliance, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with financial software and systems, including ERP systems and financial modeling tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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