Vice President of Finance and Administration

Vice President of Finance and Administration

National Center for LGBTQ Rights (NCLR)

Location: Remote (listed under Sacramento, CA)
Type: Full Time, Exempt
Salary: $164,690 to $177,872
Sector: Civil and Human Rights / Legal Advocacy
Website: www.nclrights.org
Reports To: President

Application Deadline: Open until filled; priority interviews for applications received before October 11, 2026

 

About the Organization

 

The National Center for LGBTQ Rights is a national legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil and human rights for LGBTQ people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education. NCLR advocates for more than 5,000 LGBTQ people and their families in all fifty states each year, including seniors, immigrants, athletes, and youth, and its impact litigation serves all LGBTQ people in the United States.

 

Position Summary

 

The Vice President of Finance and Administration is a key member of NCLR's senior management team and works regularly with the Board of Directors and its committees. The VPFA reports to the President and co-directs the Department of Business Administration, providing strategic financial and administrative leadership. The role is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, cash and investments, insurance, risk mitigation, information technology, and audit.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Financial Management (60%)

 

• Work with the President and Board on organizational fiscal strategy and execution

• Serve on the Senior Management Team to set organizational priorities and workflow

• Collaborate with Advancement, Legal, and Programs leadership on financial responsibility, internal controls, and risk management

• Oversee accounting functions, supervise accounting staff and contractors, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets

• Co-direct the Department of Business Administration, leading finance, accounting, IT, risk management, investments, cash and banking, and organizational policy and administration

• Oversee treasury management and maintain appropriate cash levels for liquidity and short-term investments

• Maintain accounting control over donor-restricted, board-designated, and investment funds

• Direct preparation and analysis of timely financial reports, including financial statements and cash flow projections

• Present financial reports to staff, committees, and the Board

• Direct annual operating budgets and long-range financial projections

• Monitor the investment portfolio and implement Investment Committee policies with investment advisors

• Oversee the annual audit under the Audit Committee and manage issuance of annual financial statements

• Manage tax returns, information returns, and related reports for local, state, and federal compliance

• Serve as executive reviewer for all NCLR contracts and agreements

• Act as signatory on all NCLR bank accounts

• Direct, negotiate, and manage insurance and risk management policies and procedures

• Serve as staff lead for the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees

• Manage the financial component of employee benefits and 401(k) programs

• Collaborate with the Vice President of People, Culture and Equity on salary and benefit schedules

• Lead contract management, including review, negotiation, reporting, financial controls, budget management, and performance tracking

• Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures related to contracting, compliance, and risk mitigation

 

General Business Administration and Risk Management (25%)

 

• Co-direct the Department of Business Administration and co-supervise its staff with the VP of People, Culture and Equity

• Foster an organizational culture that puts NCLR's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism into action

• Provide proactive, accurate business advice that supports leadership and staff and ensures low-risk, high-efficiency management

• Supervise staff and third parties on day-to-day contract and risk management functions, including: 1) Overseeing state registration reporting; 2) Staying informed about laws and regulations affecting the nonprofit sector; 3) Ensuring compliance with applicable laws; and 4) Overseeing facility operations and office administration for a remote environment

 

Information Technology and Security (15%)

 

• Ensure staff and programs leverage technology to optimize communications, operations, and security

• Partner with the Director of Business Administration and HR to supervise the external technology contractor, including: 1) Planning and implementing continuous improvement of IT infrastructure for a consistent, secure environment; 2) Maintaining institutional records securely and overseeing records retention policies; and 3) Implementing cybersecurity policies and providing regular training to mitigate risk

 

Qualifications

 

• Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience; master's degree, MBA, or CPA preferred

• 10 or more years of progressive experience in nonprofit or mission-driven finance leadership

• Experience managing finance teams and building an inclusive, accountable team culture

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial regulations, grants management, and compliance

• Strategic thinker with excellent judgment, analysis, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated success advising senior leadership and boards on complex financial matters

• Commitment to racial and economic equity

 

Benefits

 

Up to 17 vacation days per year; sick leave; up to 15 paid holidays; medical, health, and vision coverage with 90% of premiums paid by the employer; 401(k) with employer contribution; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; Section 125 flexible spending plans; family planning and transition-related care stipend; sabbatical leave; and Section 132 pre-tax transportation and parking benefits. NCLR is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

 

How to Apply

 

Submit a resume and cover letter through NCLR's careers page. Priority interviews for applications received before October 11, 2026.

 

Equal Opportunity

 

NCLR is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively values diversity. Transgender, non-binary, and intersex people, people of color, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For reasonable accommodation requests, contact Shauna Madison, Esq., Vice President of People, Culture and Equity and Compliance Counsel, at smadison@nclrights.org.