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Archaeology Southwest

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Archaeology Southwest, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718


Title:

Vice President of Finance & OperationsLocation:

Tucson, ArizonaSalary Rate:

$88,000–$97,000 per yearClassification:

Exempt, TermStart Date:

ASAP; position open until filledBenefits:

Paid Time Off (200 hours annually with additional hours each year), health insurance, free employee vision plan, optional dental plan (50% subsidized), 401k plan with up to 20% employer match, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, annual professional development budgetWho We Are

Founded in 1989, Archaeology Southwest is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, on the homelands of the Tohono O’odham and the Pascua Yaqui. We practice Preservation Archaeology, a holistic and conservation-based approach to exploring and protecting heritage places while also honoring the diverse values these places hold for people. We are committed to real and ongoing collaboration with Tribes in all areas of our work. In our workplace and activities, we strive for inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, and identity. Please visit www.archaeologysouthwest.org

for more.Key Duties and Responsibilities

Manage an operating budget of more than $3 million; monitor six investment accounts totaling ca. $10.5 million; track and monitor 40+ project budgets and 30+ temporarily restricted fundsPrepare, analyze and present financial reports accurately and on schedule; oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accountingManage organizational cash flow and forecastingCoordinate the annual external audit process; recommend any changes necessary to remedy deficiencies, if neededOversee annual budget and planning process in collaboration with the President & CEO; keep Senior Leadership Team (SLT; VP of Research, VP of Communications and Outreach, VP of Philanthropy, and VP of Preservation and Collaboration) apprised of the organization’s financial statusOversee contracts, grants, and financial management and reporting systems; ensure that billing is timely and that steady flows of data and cash support operational requirementsUpdate and implement business policies and accounting practices; improve the financial policies and procedure manual if necessaryServe as the primary responsible party for quality control of all financial, human resources, and operational dataServe as staff liaison to the Board of Director’s Internal Affairs CommitteeSupervisory Responsibilities

Supervise the Operations and Finance ManagerHuman Resources, Technology, and Administration

Work with SLT to provide strategic oversight of all operations, staffing plans, compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunitiesAssist Operations and Finance Manager with onboarding new hiresEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and industry-specific practicesMaintain confidentiality and completeness all HR filesNegotiate insurance coverage for employees and the organizationMaintain relationships with third-party vendors and consultantsManage external IT service provider to assure systems meet organization’s needsOversee facilities and property managementDevelop and distribute Board packets for quarterly meetingsOther duties as assigned by President & CEORequired Qualifications

M.A. in Nonprofit Management, Accounting, or FinanceMinimum of 7 years of experience in nonprofit management and leadershipStrong accounting, project management, leadership, and communication skillsFamiliarity with and support for archaeology and landscape conservation fields (preferred)Non-discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Archaeology Southwest to consider all applicants for employment and all employees for placement, development programs, job assignments, transfers, promotions, and any other status change without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, familial status, gender identity, economic circumstances, and/or veteran status.Submit cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references to:

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