Vice President, Finance & Portfolio Support

Summary

Join Common App as their Vice President, Finance & Portfolio Support and become a strategic business partner in advancing their mission. This leadership role ensures financial sustainability, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment of programs and resources. Reporting to the SVP, Finance & Operations, you will lead critical enterprise functions, including Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Procurement, and Portfolio Management Office. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of progressively responsible finance and accounting leadership experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and a proven track record in financial planning and analysis. This is a virtual-first position offering a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.

Requirements

• Live in the United States
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate big-picture vision into actionable plans
• Navigates complexity and leads teams through organizational change with empathy and clarity. Brings a proactive mindset to transformation efforts, including technology upgrades, process redesign, and culture shifts
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex topics in accessible, non-technical terms
• Strong commitment to Common App’s mission and values; brings credibility, humility, and ownership to the VP role in partnership with the SVP
• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis, procurement, accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, Payroll), and financial systems integration
• Builds trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leaders, staff, and board members
• Proven ability to produce and present persuasive, data-driven insights to executive audiences
• Communicates complex financial topics in clear, accessible terms that inform strategic decision-making
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Skilled in motivating teams, coaching leaders, and building inclusive, high-performing work environments
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when managing confidential or sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner in advancing Common App’s mission by ensuring the financial sustainability, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment of programs and resources
• Lead critical enterprise functions, including Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Procurement, and Portfolio Management Office, with a focus on strategic execution, transparency, and data-informed decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Nonprofit compliance and reporting experience
• Experience leading strategic financial operations within a global or multi-entity nonprofit
• CPA, MBA, or relevant advanced degree
• Experience presenting to and collaborating with Boards and Finance or Audit Committees
• Leadership background in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations, particularly with a global scope
• Experience with leading or supporting ERP or financial systems implementation initiatives
• A passion for higher education is a plus

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• Additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account