For more than 35 years, the Vermont Community Foundation (VCF) has served Vermonters and their families through philanthropy and building stronger communities. Our mission— Better Together: inspiring giving and bringing together people and resources to make a difference in Vermont—provides the bedrock for our workplace culture. Our employees are passionate about making a difference every day and feel the urgency to work hard in service to strengthening and serving all Vermont communities. We approach our work with curiosity, respect, hard work, and integrity and believe strongly that we will not accomplish our goals unless we commit to equity and diversity. When you join our team, your work will matter.
Position Summary: The Director of Finance is a key role in the Finance Team directly responsible for operating and maintaining the financial books of record of the VCF. By working closely with the Vice President for Finance, the Director of Finance is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate and timely financial records and reporting in compliance with GAAP. This includes recording financial information in the accounting system for various funds, payroll, accounts payable, and revenue recognition in the operating funds. The Director of Finance organizes and leads the preparation and oversight of the annual audit and tax return. This position works closely with leadership and other department managers to develop the annual budget and provide regular reporting on performance against budget. The Director of Finance develops reports and analyses to support the financial reporting needs of the foundation. As a leadership position in the VCF, the Director of Finance role requires critical thinking skills and a growth mindset. This position sits on the VCF’s leadership team, manages members of the accounting team, and is a strong role model and ambassador for VCF’s mission and core values.
This may be a remote or hybrid role. Offices are located in Middlebury, VT and Burlington, VT with a distributed staff across the state. Open to flexible arrangements. If fully remote, must be willing to travel to Vermont on a regular basis. The Vermont Community Foundation is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, age, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, place of birth, citizenship, military or veteran status, HIV status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected status as defined and required by state and federal laws.
