SVP - Finance Foundation
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Primary City/State:
HonorHealth - 8125 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258Category:
FinanceShift:
DayDepartment:
Finance

Location: 8125 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ
Hours: Monday-Friday Days
Preferred experience includes nonprofit or foundation finance leadership with direct exposure to fundraising operations.

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Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY
Serves as Senior Vice President of Finance for the Foundation, providing executive leadership and strategic oversight of the Foundation's financial operations to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with mission and philanthropic priorities.
Working in close partnership with and under the direction of the President & CEO, the SVP of Finance supports the Board of Directors/Trustees and its committees by delivering accurate, timely, and decision ready financial and operational information that enables effective governance and oversight. The position serves as a key advisor to the President and contributes to Board engagement as requested and coordinated through the President.
The SVP of Finance leads and oversees all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, gift accounting, grants administration, planned gift reporting, and stewardship of donor-restricted funds. The role ensures donations, deferred revenue, and revenue releases to the Health System and related entities are accurately recorded and fully compliant with donor intent and accounting standards.
This position directly supervises the Controller, gift entry administration team, grant accountant(s), and finance and database executive administrative support, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
The SVP of Finance manages external relationships with banking institutions, portfolio managers, and audit teams, and serves—in coordination with the President—as the Foundation's financial liaison to the Health System's finance leadership.
Operating in a complex, fast-paced environment, the SVP of Finance upholds the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism, and undertakes special projects at the request of the President, Board of Trustees, or senior leadership to advance the Foundation's strategic objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Executive Financial Leadership, Strategy & Board Support: Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of the Foundation’s financial operations to ensure fiscal integrity, sustainability, and alignment with mission and philanthropic priorities. Serve as a trusted business partner to the President & CEO, supporting the Board of Directors/Trustees and its Finance and Audit Committees in coordination with and under the direction of the President. Responsible for monitoring the Foundation investment portfolio, spending policy compliance, and endowment reporting. Direct financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long range financial strategy. Review, analyze, and interpret financial reports to inform executive and Board level decision making. Support Board governance through preparation of materials, analysis, and recommendations as requested by and coordinated through the President. Promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and quality across finance and administrative functions. Collaborate with external auditors and independent contractors; oversee the annual audit process and presentation of results.
- Financial Management, Reporting and Compliance: Direct and oversee all accounting and financial management functions to ensure accurate reporting, compliance with applicable regulations, and adherence to best practices for nonprofit and healthcare foundations. Oversee execution of the annual budget and ongoing financial monitoring. Ensure preparation and timely submission of financial statements, regulatory filings, and reports required by governing bodies and external agencies. Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Grant Regulations (OMB Uniform Guidance), and applicable nonprofit cost principles. Oversee preparation and filing of all required federal tax returns, including IRS Form 990.Ensure financial information included in the Annual Report is accurate, complete, and aligned with audited results.
- Oversight of Gifts, Grants, and Donor Restricted Funds: Ensure proper accounting, administration, and stewardship of all philanthropic revenue and complex funding sources, honoring donor intent and restrictions at all times. Oversee accounting and reporting for pledges, contributions, grants, charitable gift annuities (CGAs), bequests, contracts, and other complex gift vehicles. Monitor grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding requirements and reporting deadlines. Ensure accurate recording, tracking, and release of donor restricted and deferred revenue to the Health System and related entities. Serves as the financial liaison to HonorHealth via coordination with HonorHealth Finance for consolidation support, audit remediation and internal control matters. Contribute to the Foundation’s strategic planning process, with responsibility for implementing strategies specific to Finance and Gift Entry operations.
- Operational Oversight, Controls and Financial Systems: Ensure strong internal controls, efficient financial systems, and sound fiscal operations that support organizational effectiveness and donor trust. Oversee cash management, including receipts, deposits, transfers, investments, and purchasing practices. Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial systems, policies, and procedures to maintain efficiency, accuracy, and best in class controls. Ensure compliance with all governmental and private funding source reporting requirements. Provide business and financial analysis of existing and proposed programs, services, and facilities to support sustainable operations and growth.
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead, develop, and supervise the Finance and Accounting team to ensure high performance, professional development, and operational excellence. Directly manage the Controller, accounting and finance staff, gift entry administration, grant accounting, and related administrative support. Develop and strengthen accounting, reporting, and financial management systems and processes. Ensure timely preparation and submission of all programmatic, operational, fiscal, and personnel reports. Foster a collaborative, ethical, and high accountability work environment.
EDUCATION
- Bachelors in Business with Finance/ Accounting emphasis Required
- Masters MBA and/or CPA and/or J.D. Preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 7 years, Senior level financial management and operations experience preferably in a non-profit organization Required
- 5 years, Supervisory experience Required
- 5 years, in fund raising or a related business management field Required
- Other, Extensive experience with interpretation and application of state and federal regulations relative to research issues Required
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