Job
Vice President of Finance
| Location | Jefferson County, WV 43952 |
| Date Posted | March 05, 2025 |
| Job ID | 12406 |
| Employment Type | Direct Hire |
Scion Executive Search has been engaged to find the next Vice President of Finance for our client, a faith-based organization located in Southeastern, Ohio. This senior leadership role is both strategic and forward-thinking, working closely with the senior management team to enhance financial strength while driving innovation, efficiency, and organizational growth. This full-time, on-site leadership opportunity is available for immediate hire.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the institution, driving innovation and strategic growth. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and serving as a key member of the President’s Council, this position plays a pivotal role in strengthening the University’s financial foundation while enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency. Collaborating with senior leadership, you’ll have the opportunity to refine business models, implement impactful improvements, and drive meaningful change. While experience in higher education is a plus, we welcome candidates with relevant expertise from other industries who bring fresh perspectives and strategic insight.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This exciting full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in Jefferson County. Along with a competitive annual salary ranging from $180,000 to $200,000, the position includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as health, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid vacation time and holidays. Additionally, the role offers a retirement plan with employer matching and access to a tuition reimbursement program. This is a position that will inspire you each day as you contribute to a mission-focused organization!
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/12406/
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the institution, driving innovation and strategic growth. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and serving as a key member of the President’s Council, this position plays a pivotal role in strengthening the University’s financial foundation while enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency. Collaborating with senior leadership, you’ll have the opportunity to refine business models, implement impactful improvements, and drive meaningful change. While experience in higher education is a plus, we welcome candidates with relevant expertise from other industries who bring fresh perspectives and strategic insight.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Refine and enhance the organization’s business model to drive long-term sustainability.
- Develop a strategic financial vision aligned with the mission and stakeholder value.
- Provide financial leadership to support strategic and operational goals.
- Optimize resource allocation to drive meaningful change and efficiency.
- Identify and implement growth strategies to expand revenue and impact.
- Lead acquisition and expansion initiatives in alignment with strategic objectives.
- Present clear, transparent financial reports to inform decision-making and advocate for change.
- Assess the financial implications of key decisions, policies, and strategies.
- Recommend initiatives to enhance financial performance and capitalize on opportunities.
- Translate strategic plans into actionable financial frameworks.
- Establish departmental policies, structure, and leadership for the team.
- Implement efficient budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis of trends and forecasts.
- Oversee investment strategies, accounting, banking, and lender relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, including 5+ years in senior financial leadership.
- Strong commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
- Bachelor’s degree required; CPA and/or Master’s preferred.
- Expertise in modernizing finance and accounting functions to drive organizational change.
- Skilled in developing reporting systems to track progress and optimize outcomes.
- Strong ability to set expectations, define milestones, and ensure accountability.
- Experienced in mentoring and fostering professional growth within teams.
- Proficient in evaluating and improving financial and operational productivity.
- Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and financial reporting software.
- Strong financial planning, analysis, and critical thinking skills for data-driven decision-making.
- Proven expertise in Fund Accounting, including compliance, reporting, and transaction management.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This exciting full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in Jefferson County. Along with a competitive annual salary ranging from $180,000 to $200,000, the position includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as health, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid vacation time and holidays. Additionally, the role offers a retirement plan with employer matching and access to a tuition reimbursement program. This is a position that will inspire you each day as you contribute to a mission-focused organization!
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/12406/
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
