Vice President, Finance & Administration

Organization: National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

Position: Vice President, Finance & Administration

Reports To: Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

Location: Alexandria, VA/Limited Hybrid

Are you an innovative nonprofit association leader who has experience in finance, HR, IT, and facilities and values authenticity and relationships?  

Come join the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), an organization dedicated to the non-technical concerns of licensed professional engineers.  NSPE is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Administration to oversee and direct operations for finance, IT, human resources, and facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a member of the senior leadership team, encouraging cross-departmental collaboration and cultivating success at every level of the organization

NSPE offers:

• Flexible limited hybrid work environment (one day/week in the office)
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, teamwork, unity, & fellowship

As the VP of Finance & Administration, you will be responsible for NSPE’s overall financial operations, policies, and plans, including financial plans for general operations and strategic initiatives.  You will be an expert at translating organizational goals and plans into financial plans and be jointly responsible for organization-wide decisions, the achievement of the organization’s strategic plan goals and priorities, and the organization’s overall performance and results.  You will supervise the Director of Human Resources & Administration and the outsourced consultants for accounting and IT and will work closely with the property manager in managing NSPE’s headquarters.  You will play a pivotal role in helping manage NSPE’s Education Foundation.  This position reports to the Executive Director & CEO.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the accounting/finance & administrative functions
• Nonprofit association financial management & business planning experience
• Experience in the oversight of facilities, human resources, & IT infrastructure & systems
• In-depth knowledge of not-for-profit accounting & finance
• Strong relationship-building skills, interacting closely with various team members and outsourced partners

How To Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume and cover letter to the job link.

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at jobs@cessnasearch.com.

Salary: $190,000

NSPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

About the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

NSPE is an organization dedicated to the non-technical concerns of licensed professional engineers.  The National Society of Professional Engineers stands today as the only national organization committed to addressing the professional concerns of licensed PEs across all disciplines.  Its vision is a world where the public can be confident that engineering decisions affecting their lives are made by qualified and ethically accountable professionals.

NSPE values teamwork, unity, and fellowship across all disciplines and all levels of the engineering team.  NSPE is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring the profession is a reflection of society. 

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven nonprofit organizations.  Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.  

The Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fuels Success

Cessna & Associates embraces and celebrates the strength that diversity brings to our organization.  Just as we are deliberate in our own pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, our efforts support our clients' DEI success. We drive every search with an unyielding focus to create an even playing field for all candidates and assess their ability to be "culture adds", not merely "fits" for our clients.  Our team builds and nurtures this rich tapestry of diversity for ourselves and for our clients.