Vice President, Finance at Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon is seeking a Vice President of Finance in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and aligning strategies with the organization’s mission. The VP will collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team, manage a team of 12, and drive financial sustainability and efficiency through technology and process improvements. Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization focused on disaster response and community resilience.
Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.

About the Organization

Team Rubicon's vision is to support humanity and build resiliency for vulnerable communities across the world; to achieve this, we take action in the face of immediate crises and work to help communities rebuild in the long-term as well. Founded in 2010 with an initial team of eight, we now have over 180,000 "Greyshirt" volunteers and have conducted over 1,300 disaster response operations across the country and around the world.

Team Rubicon's rapid growth is built upon our unique business model that connects the unparalleled capabilities of veterans with a new, humanitarian mission – but more importantly, our success is built on the grit, talent and commitment of our people. Our culture requires individuals foolish enough to think they can change the world, and smart enough to have a shot. Every day is a challenge, but every challenge brings opportunities to help disaster-affected communities when they need it most. For more on our mission, culture, and core values, see here.

Team Rubicon has won numerous industry awards, but more notably we've been named to Inc.'s "Best Workplaces" list in 2018 and 2019, and the Nonprofit Times' "Top Nonprofits to Work For in America" in 2015, 2016, 2017 (when we were #1), and 2020 - 2024.

To learn more, please visit www.teamrubiconusa.org and www.youtube.com/@TeamRubiconUSA

About the Role

The Vice President of Finance will be a key member of Team Rubicon's financial leadership team, serving as the organization's chief financial strategist and a critical thought partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and managing a team of 12, the VP will be charged with overseeing financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance, and aligning financial strategies with the organization's mission, particularly with an eye towards maximizing efficiency, leveraging automation, and strengthening financial sustainability.

Financial Strategy & Organizational Leadership
• Develop and execute financial strategies in alignment with the CFO's vision and organizational goals, including strategies for financial sustainability, risk management, and long-term financial planning.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and ELT on financial matters, leveraging financial data and insights to inform strategic decision-making; prepare and present financial reports to the CFO, Board of Directors, and Finance Committee as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Development and Programs teams to ensure alignment between financial planning, programmatic goals, and overall organizational objectives.
• Spearhead systems and process improvements and lead technology transformations within the finance function to enhance forecasting, financial management, risk mitigation, and reporting, with a focus on leveraging AI and automation wherever possible.
• Manage and lead a finance and accounting team of 12, providing mentorship, professional development, coaching, and support.
• Promote a culture of solutions-orientation and trusted thought partnership across the finance function, serving as true business partners to the broader organization.

Financial Planning & Management
• Oversee the development of the annual budget, financial forecasts, and financial reports in coordination with the CFO, leveraging automation wherever possible to improve accuracy, streamline processes, and save costs.
• Assess, implement, and optimize financial systems and processes using automation and AI solutions.
• Oversee financial management of grants, restricted funds, and donor contributions; ensure compliance with grantor requirements, government regulations, and reporting obligations.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and financial aspects of human resources in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Assist in risk management, including insurance coverage, legal compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.

Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Oversee all aspects of Accounting, Risk Management, and FP&A.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Support the organization's annual audit and tax filings (IRS Form 990).
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraud.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Foster a culture of financial transparency and accountability throughout the organization with continuous improvement and innovation in mind.

Who You'll Work With
• You will report to the Chief Financial Officer, Dane Barata.
• You will collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team.
• You will supervise a team of 12 including 3 Deputy Directors (Financial Planning & Analysis; Risk Management, Treasury, & Operations; and Accounting & Auditing) and 9 indirect reports.

Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience blending both strategic finance and accounting, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting (GAAP, IRS regulations, and fund accounting).
• Experience managing complex budgets, grants, and financial reporting; familiarity with government contracts is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational sustainability.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing systems and process improvements, particularly with an eye towards efficiency and automation.
• Strong grasp of technology; comfort and facility with the latest financial technologies, tools, and trends.
• Demonstrated management and leadership experience, including comfort partnering with executive leadership teams as well as managing and developing direct reports.
• Adept relationship manager with a strong service orientation and business partner mindset.
• High level of integrity, transparency, and commitment to the organization's mission.

Additional Details
• This role requires travel to collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and key stakeholders.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including generous health insurance, retirement plan matching with no vesting requirement, and track-free PTO.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.