Employment Opportunities

JOB TITLE:                VP Finance & Operations
POSITION TYPE:        Full-Time Employee
REPORTS TO:            CEO

Scope of Position

The VP of Finance and Operations is a member of BEF’s Senior Management Team and responsible for all aspects of finance and business operations.  This department is a cross-functional service within BEF. 
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborative partner in BEF’s Senior Management Team to set and model BEF’s values and culture, reinforce BEF’s brand and set BEF’s strategic direction and goals.
• Develops, interprets, and manages BEF’s financial operations and activities including: financial policies, financial business analysis (including new business opportunities, capital expenditure analysis, and financial forecasts), budgeting, accounting, insurance, financial/accounting systems, internal controls and audit needs.  Serves as lead staff contact to the Board on financial matters.
• Oversees contracts with companies, individuals, and governmental agencies on behalf of BEF including negotiation as needed.
• Oversees human resource programs, policies, and procedures including compensation, employee benefits and employee relations matters.
• Oversees IT for BEF including voice and data hardware, software, and web presence.
• Oversees the administrative functions of BEF including: administrative support, facilities, and office management.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of office management systems to assure effective and efficient management of BEF’s business.
• Oversees acquisition and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises accounting, finance, IT and administrative support professionals and staff.

Job Skills, Education and/or Experience

• Strong analysis, interpersonal, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations and make presentations to the Board of Directors and senior level individuals or groups outside the organization.
• BA in accounting, finance, or business administration required. MBA desirable due to business analysis needs. Strong working knowledge of GAAP preferred. 
• 6+ years experience in accounting management and financial/investment analysis is required. Strong contract management and negotiation background is also required.
• 3+ years experience managing professional staff required.

To apply

• Interested applicants should send a well-crafted cover letter, resume, and three references to the email address listed below.
• Application information must be received by July 22, 2008.
• Please submit your application information to jobs@b-e-f.org.  Applications must include the job title in subject line of the email.