About LEE

LEE is a nonpartisan network of leaders at all stages of life and career. We provide 1:1 coaching, meaningful member-to-member connections, and skill-building opportunities to support and inspire members to increase access and opportunity in their communities. (wearelee.org)

We are a civic leadership development, membership organization. We equip LEE members with the tools, resources, and industry knowledge they need to take collective action and create change in their communities – whether that’s through policymaking, elected leadership, advocacy, or grassroots organizing. LEE believes that effective leaders who are grounded in their values and experiences can make a difference in their communities.

LEE is an outcomes-oriented organization that operates in an entrepreneurial environment deeply invested in continuous improvement. LEE is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, and to offer generous compensation, a virtual work setting that includes flexible scheduling, and a values-driven benefits package. 

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (VP, Finance) provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial functions of the organization—including its 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC entities. As the organization’s top financial executive, this role serves as the primary financial steward and accounting advisor to the Executive Director, President, Senior Vice President- Partnerships & Infrastructure, the Leadership Team and Board of Directors. 

This leader will build and lead a world-class finance function ensuring the long-term financial health of the organization, that drives scalable, technology-enabled innovation and maintains strict compliance with nonprofit and campaign finance regulations. 

The ideal candidate is a mission-aligned and hands-on financial executive who possesses the deep technical accounting and controls expertise for a complex, multi-entity function while driving impact for LEE. This Chief Financial Officer (VP, Finance) reports to the Executive Director, serves on LEE’s Leadership Team, and manages the finance team.

Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of four multiple choice questions and one short answer question.

Position Location: Flexible

Travel Requirements: 25%, including team retreats and nationwide travel at least twice a year

Responsibilities: 

Executive Financial Leadership (30%) 

• Lead the finance strategy across all LEE entities (LEE, LEE Foundation & PACs) in alignment with industry standard accounting principles and in compliance with IRS standards and federal, state, and local law

• Partner with the Executive Director, President, and SVP- Partnerships & Infrastructure to set long-term financial strategies and goals across all LEE entities

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop and monitor resource allocation, forecasts and expenditures supporting the organization's mission and growth initiatives

• Champion the development and implementation of a robust, tech-enabled, and scalable infrastructure to ensure the highest level of financial controls and security

Financial Operations & Compliance (30%) 

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparent reporting 

• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and a strict segregation of duties to minimize risk, protect assets, and foster a culture of accountability 

• Deliver timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial reporting

• Manage external relationships and audit processes and serve as a point of contact for auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (15%) 

• In alignment with the organizational annual and multi-year strategic planning led by the Partnerships & Infrastructure Team, lead organization and team-based budgeting process

• Transform FP&A from a reactive process to a forward-looking function that drives strategic decisions

• Provide timely and accurate financial analysis, reports, and recommendations to senior leaders and the Board of Directors, including resource allocation, investment options, and risk management insights

• Provide recommendations for strategic treasury management to ensure LEE's financial assets are optimized for revenue-generation and efficiently managing assets across LEE’s entities

Team & Organizational Stewardship (15%) 

• Build and lead a world-class, expert, and high-functioning team and serve as a key member of LEE’s leadership team

• Drive a high-performance team culture that balances high standards of accountability and performance with strong support and coaching

• Manage a team to take action within and across teams to achieve organizational goals and deliver results

Special Projects (10%) 

• Lead or contribute to team-level, org-wide, or cross-team special projects to accelerate impact as assigned by manager or designee

• Oversee system integrations and automation projects (e.g., Sage, ADP, Concur) to eliminate manual processes and journal entries

• Provide short-term coverage for finance team duties during a leave, vacancy, or PTO

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field; or commensurate years of work experience (If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree an additional 4 years of relevant experience is required. If you hold an Associate’s degree an additional 2 years of relevant experience is required.)

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent top financial role

• Mission-driven, collaborative mindset, and a commitment to ethical financial management and transparency

• Deep functional expertise in accounting with a proven track record of managing all financial and accounting operations

• Demonstrated expertise in multi-entity finance and compliance

• Experience managing a budget of at least $15M or higher

• Demonstrated expertise in Sage Intacct and experience managing integrations with Sage Intacct

• Strong people management experience with a player/coach mindset who is committed to the "doing" of the work and mentoring staff

• Expertise in compliance, regulatory reporting, and designing internal control systems

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a geographically dispersed team

• Strong, demonstrated commitment to LEE’s mission, core values, and theory of change

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPA or MBA preferred

• Entrepreneurial mindset

• Timely Project Management experience 

• Ad-hoc Senior Management reporting

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled analytics and reporting tools

Physical Requirements & Work Demands: 

• This position is primarily a sedentary role working with colleagues based around the country using remote technologies.

• The person in this position will need to have the ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities.

• Occasional evening and/or weekend work is required.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Application Submission:

Thank you for considering LEE as a future employer, we are eager to review your application and learn more about your experiences and interest in LEE's mission.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of applications, the hiring team will prioritize review of completed applications which includes resume submission and the completion of four multiple choice questions and one short answer question.

We do not have an application deadline for this position and we will review applications on a rolling basis. For additional information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/.

Benefits and Pay

Compensation for the Vice President role starts at $165,350-$215,000. Pay is competitive and based upon relevant experience and cost of labor for your location. Learn more about compensation here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n1Y79fAcqIVEaXVykwoxp1vh3NR4VBH0SwiZ4y4jpdA/edit?usp=sharing. In addition, LEE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, families, and domestic partners where LEE covers up to 85% of premium costs; 100% employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and short and long-term disability insurance; a retirement package with 5% employer match; parental leave benefits; home office setup fund; ongoing virtual work benefits for phone and internet; generous paid time off and an organization-wide winter break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, please review LEE's Careers website: https://wearelee.org/who-we-are/careers/#:~:text=Time%20Regular%20Staff-,Care%20For%20Your%20Health,-We%20cover%20up.

Physical Demands

LEE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and operations. As part of that commitment, LEE will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact staffing@wearelee.org.

A LEE core value is including the perspective of all voices. LEE bases employment and promotional opportunities upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to ancestry, race, gender, pregnancy, age, color, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic established under law.