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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation is seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the position of VP of Finance and Operations. This pivotal role will oversee all aspects of financial and operational management, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission to enhance health outcomes and advance social impact. As a trusted advisor to the Foundation’s leadership, the VP will work closely with a leadership team and other staff across the organization to guide the organization’s financial operations, processes and workflows, data infrastructure, and grant making operations. The role is key to our organizational focus on operational excellence to cultivate continuous improvement, increase effectiveness, and promote grantee experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Management
- Develop and manage the Foundation’s annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, audits, and investment portfolio management.
- Lead long-term financial planning, including risk management, sustainability, and endowment strategies.
- Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the board and executive leadership.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with IRS regulations and reporting requirements.
- Evaluate and manage funding strategies and grant disbursements.
Grants Management
- Oversee all aspects of grant management operations to identify and support a wide-ranging portfolio of grantee organizations, ensure effective and accessible grant making processes, and advise on and oversee implementation of best practices in alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.
- Provide strategic leadership to support applicant and grantee experience throughout the grant life cycle with a bias for streamlining processes and reducing administrative burden.
- Provide thought leadership and support to the grant management team to optimize use of technology and grantmaking data collection and analysis for purposes of continuous improvement in both program and operational strategies.
Operations Management
- Develop and implement efficient operational systems, policies, and procedures to ensure the Foundation runs smoothly.
- Oversee grantmaking, IT systems, and other infrastructure critical to daily operations.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement processes.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance standards.
- Collaborate with program teams to align operational resources with programmatic priorities.
- Lead operational excellence activities to ensure that grantees have a positive experience with the Foundation.
Foundation Board Management
- Manage scheduling of the Foundation board (includes members of Corporate Board and CEO) and committee meetings, board material preparation, and meeting logistics.
- Serve as key staff liaison with the Chair of the Audit Committee, Foundation Treasurer, and members of the Audit Committee.
Strategic Leadership
- As a member of the Foundation’s leadership table, inform the Foundation’s strategic vision.
- Act as a key advisor to the board, providing insights into financial and operational matters.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across teams.
- Oversee achieving financial and operational KPIs as part of the annual process.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred).
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent financial certification preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in financial and operational leadership, preferably in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, IRS compliance, and grant management.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans and manage budgets.
- Experience with operational systems and technology tools.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and values.
While this position is remote, the selected candidate must live in North Carolina or one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
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