Vice President, Financial Reporting

About Catalyst, Inc.

Catalyst is a global organization with headquarters in New York and cohorts in Canada and Europe. Our agile workforce thrives on collaboration and delivers meaningful results from all over the world.

Our mission inspires us every day: to make workplaces work for women. Because when workplaces work for women, they work for everyone. Guided by our core values — Responsibility, Collaboration, Authenticity, and Innovation — we create a culture where innovation thrives and meaningful change happens.

Title: Vice President, Financial Reporting

Department: Finance

Reports to: Transformational CFO

LOCATION: Remote  

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Vice President, Financial Reporting is responsible for the integrity, timeliness, and accuracy of the organization's financial reporting. This role leads the accounting close process, oversees financial reporting, budgeting support, internal controls, audit coordination, and finance staff management. The VP serves as a key business partner to executive leadership and the Board, ensuring financial information is clear, actionable, and compliant with nonprofit accounting standards. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Review and approve financial statements and management reports.

• Prepare board-level financial presentations and reporting packages.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

• Monitor and improve reporting processes and close efficiency.

Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise Accounting staff, including AP & Payroll Accountant and AR & Treasury Accountant.

• Establish performance expectations and provide coaching and development.

• Ensure segregation of duties and effective internal controls.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors.

• Coordinate annual audit, Form 990 preparation, and compliance activities.

• Maintain and improve internal control documentation and policies.

Budgeting & Analysis

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Analyze financial trends, variances, and key performance indicators.

• Provide decision-support analysis for leadership and Board committees.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.

• Lead finance system enhancements and reporting improvements.

• Promote data-driven decision making across the organization.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.

• 3+ years of leadership experience.

• Experience in nonprofit accounting, audits, grants, and fund accounting preferred.

• Advanced Excel and ERP experience (Sage Intacct or similar preferred).

• Experience overseeing AP/AR functions and improving financial operations.

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fractional capacity.

• Strong executive communication and board-facing experience.

• Experience in grant cycle management is a plus. 

• Ability to respond to changing regulatory requirements.

• Strong communications skills.

• Ability to adapt to frequently shifting priorities.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills.