VP, Finance

United Way Miami

. Direct and prioritize accounting staff activities and own day-to-day accounting operations .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMiami • Florida • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and financial statement preparation, alongside strong leadership capabilities in managing and developing high-performing accounting teams. Proficient in overseeing accounting operations, compliance reporting, and financial analysis.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseFinancial Statement PreparationAccounting Team LeadershipAccounting ERP SystemsNonprofit Accounting Standards

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ManagementCash ReconciliationAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableMonthly Close ProcessesBudgetingInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingGrant ComplianceAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCustomer ServiceTalent DevelopmentPublic Speaking

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareERP SystemsExcelOutlookWord

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingRegulatory ComplianceFinancial AuditingForm 990Fiscal Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and prioritize accounting staff activities and own day-to-day accounting operations
Oversee general ledger, cash and investment reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, collections, revenue recognition, grant fiscal administration, and fiscal agent services
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
Oversee classification of net assets and functional expenses
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Prepare and issue timely financial statements and supporting schedules
Provide monthly financial activity reporting to team and department management
Prepare account analyses and reconciliations and resolve discrepancies and variances
Review accounts receivable collection status and direct collection efforts
Design, implement, monitor, and enforce internal controls
Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts
Research and document technical accounting positions and evolving accounting pronouncements
Support annual and semi-annual budgeting and maintain budget-to-actual reporting
Coordinate and lead the annual financial statement audit and liaise with external auditors
Oversee Form 990 and other tax, legal, regulatory, and grant compliance reporting
Prepare the timely annual financial report
Maintain communication with fiscal agent entities’ management
Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing accounting team
Handle talent acquisition, onboarding, coaching, evaluations, employee development, succession planning, and corrective action
Communicate with internal organizational levels, governance committees, volunteers, vendors, and other constituencies
Support United Way Miami’s mission to improve equitable access to education, financial security, and community health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience
10 years of progressive experience in accounting, including significant experience in a controllership or senior accounting management role
Strong technical command of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, the monthly close, and internal controls
Familiarity with nonprofit accounting standards strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team
Experience with accounting and ERP systems; implementation and optimization expertise preferred
Advanced accounting databases, financial systems, and Excel
Intermediate Outlook and Word
Knowledge of modern web browsers
Excellent accounting and financial reporting background with strong analytical skills
Detail-oriented and able to multitask
Ability to engage, assess, and hire quality and committed individuals
Leadership and strategic perspective
Strong customer service, management, and development skills
Ability to engage in public speaking
Spanish language helpful but not required
UWM is a drug-free workplace

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 WKS+ Vacation Paid
12 Paid Holidays
12 PTO Paid Days
Competitive Health Benefits Package
Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
Short Term Disability at NO COST
Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
Professional Development Opportunities
Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
Free Monthly Transit Card
Hybrid schedule: 2 days from home and 3 days on-site