Job Details: VP Finance

Job Title VP Finance
Company Redwood Renewables
Location San Francisco CA (US)
Date Posted 12/23/09
Application Deadline 12/31/09
The VP of Finance works at both strategic and tactical levels to provide oversight for the organization's operational activities, including raising capital, information technology, human resources, facilities, procurement, and legal affairs. Additionally, the VP of Finance and Operations oversees the Quality Assurance and Continuous Process Improvement activities for Redwood. This position focuses on process-reengineering to implement new tools to streamline, improve and automate processes and operational functions. The Director’s primary responsibilities include:

•Accountable for overall financial leadership including: financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, cash management, payroll, accounts payable and receivables, regulatory compliance, tax filings, internal controls, grant reporting, and overall policies and procedures.
•Direct annual budgeting and planning processes for Redwood. Provide accurate monthly forecasts to the Leadership Team.
•Monitor Redwood financial positions. Establish and monitor financial controls. Direct the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes. Oversee the annual financial audit and ensure coordinated tax filings.
•Oversee purchasing process. Approve Purchase Orders consistent with availability of funding and annual budget.
•Report financial position to the ED, Board Treasurer and Board Finance Committee.
•Oversees the implementation of Human Resources programs. Monitors administration to established standards and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improvement and resolves any discrepancies.
•Create and/or review all contracts. Ensure adherence to board bylaws and local, state and federal laws and regulations.
•Establish short and long-range goals for Redwood’s finance and operations.
•Oversee the Quality Assurance and Continuous Process Improvement activities for Redwood.
•Oversee proper upkeep and maintenance of facility. Develop and implement facility and space planning.
•Oversee the strategic development and implementation of the Information Technology aspects of Redwood. Manage contract with outsourced IT support.
•Plans, develops and approves specific operational policies, programs, procedures and methods in concert with general policies as established by the Board.
•Implements, updates, trains and directs the organization’s emergency business continuity plan.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS

The VP of Finance reports to the Executive Director/CEO and serves as a member of the Leadership Team. The VP of Finance and Operations is responsible for 2 employees.

Qualifications:

•Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a leadership capacity in finance and / or operations.
•Degree in accounting, business, or related field. CPA and/or MBA a plus.
•Demonstrated strong problem solving and decision quality, action orientation, client focus, and ability to drive results.
•Hands-on general ledger experience and strong knowledge of GAAP required.
•Demonstrated ability to establish processes to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and best-in-class financial reporting.
•Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects and events from conception through to completion. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with changing priorities and meet deadlines.
•Strong analytical skills, including business analysis
•Ability to work as a team member with a strong commitment to collaborative work with both internal and external partners.
•Demonstrated superior supervisory skills.
•BA Required; Masters preferred.

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