Senior Vice President of Finance

Description

The Senior Vice President of Finance oversees all financial operations to ensure fiscal health and compliance. This includes managing the Finance team, safeguarding assets, maintaining accurate records, and implementing strong internal controls. The role serves as the chief financial liaison to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board, directs the annual budget process, and provides timely financial reporting. Additional responsibilities include managing banking relationships, investments, cash flow, payroll, and acting as the primary contact for auditors and financial partners.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and develops the Finance team to ensure proactive responses to all requests and opportunities.
• Safeguards organizational assets and ensures accurate, timely recording of all transactions in compliance with current accounting practices. 
• Implements strong internal controls, comprehensive policies, and checks across all departments to maintain legal and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as the chief financial liaison to the executive staff and Board of Directors, presenting comprehensive financial information in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Notifies appropriate committees, board members, and staff of significant budget variances and works to resolve adverse variances promptly.
• Directs the annual budget process ensuring financial plans align with organizational strategic goals. Provides regular reports to budget owners comparing actual financial activity to budget.
• Conducts due diligence for company ventures, special projects, programs, capital expenditures, and product costing using financial analysis tools.
• Manages commercial banking relationships to secure appropriate credit resources under competitive terms.
• Oversees reserves, investments, and cash flow to ensure adequate funding for emerging business opportunities.
• Acts as the primary liaison with external audit firms, banks, lessors, investment managers, insurance agents, and credit card companies.
• Maintains strong interaction with peers at sister chambers and City of Tulsa officials to advance financial strategic goals, share best practices, and uphold the Chamber’s visibility.
• Reviews all contracts prior to execution to ensure accuracy and completeness and adheres to all financial contractual deadlines once signed.
• Manages payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely tax filings and funding of employee retirement plans in accordance with Chamber plan guidelines.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least 10 years of related experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting, tax reporting, and payroll laws is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with accounting systems and data retrieval tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while meeting deadlines and responding proactively to opportunities.

WORK AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work environment: Normally a typical office environment with people, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, with occasional outdoor exposure to heat, cold, and environmental elements.
• Physical demands: Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment. Able to read, write, and interpret written documents. Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.