Job Overview

Act is looking for an experienced and personable financial leader to serve as our Vice President of Finance and Administration. In this role you would serve on our Leadership Team as we deepen our commitment to DFW and expand into national markets.

Education and Experience: You have ten or more years of experience as a financial leader with an accounting degree and an MBA or a Masters in Accounting. You have excellent communication skills, cross-cultural experience, and non-profit experience.

Work Requirements: We are a hybrid, asynchronous organization with offices in Dallas and Fort Worth. This position requires significant in-person responsibilities. Viable candidates should be DFW residents or willing to relocate for the role.

Compensation & Benefits: Employees receive a competitive salary and enjoy a generous benefits package, including unlimited PTO and paid parental leave. Visit the Join Our Team page to learn how you would be well cared for as an Act employee.

About Act: Act is a Christian, legal non-profit making neighborhood safety a normal reality for everyone. To do this, we equip brave residents to fight crime on their street using the civil justice system. We value creating a culture of professionalism that yields effective results and building a diverse team. Act currently serves the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The organization operates as a 501(c)3 with 35+ full-time employees and a $5 million-dollar annual budget.

Job Description

You are the ideal candidate if you are called to steward resources well by educating and empowering your team to make wise financial decisions and if you describe yourself as follows:

Faith and Justice Advocate. You possess a deep relationship with Jesus Christ, a passion for Biblical justice, a teachable spirit, and a humble desire to collaborate with a diverse team.

Financial Leader. You are an experienced leader who can create and implement comprehensive, financial strategies that move Act towards its vision. You can translate your financial analysis into guidance for organizational leaders, the Board of Directors, and the staff. You are able to tell the financial story of our organization in a clear and compelling way.

Resources & Risk Manager. You are a proactive problem-solver who is able to identify potential risks and propose solutions. You stay up to date on best practices for non-profit financial efficiency and efficacy. You can collaborate with other leaders to develop team budgets. You enjoy investigating cost-saving initiatives.

Cash Flow Projector. You keep a daily pulse on the organization's financial health. You can work closely with our Advancement team to oversee our fundraising management process.