As a core member of NPCA’s leadership team, the VP of Finance & Operations will join an association with a strong financial profile with an annual budget around $10 million supported by multiple revenue streams. We are looking for a finance leader who can help shape the organization’s financial future and drive operational excellence. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this role leads a dynamic, high-impact team, fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and bold thinking.
The VP of Finance & Operations champions efficiency and solutions and has sharp instincts and sound judgment. This role is all about collaboration, using data to inform budget decisions, redefine financial performance, and fuel NPCA’s growth.
This role is for a strategic leader who can implement the organization’s vision and build a sound financial future.
Job Responsibilities
• Modernize Financial Systems: Support and drive the adoption of advanced financial software and digital tools to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and support real-time financial reporting.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the VP of Technology to align finance and IT strategies, ensuring seamless technology integration that drives efficiency, enhances collaboration, and maximizes organizational impact.
• Financial Process Innovation: Identify and implement financial technologies to elevate analysis, forecasting, and decision-making, enabling optimal organizational performance.
• Data-Driven Leadership: Utilize advanced financial analytics and performance metrics to deliver actionable insights, empowering leadership to make data-informed decisions.
• Safeguard Organizational Assets: Champion financial integrity through strategic oversight of risk management, financial reporting, and robust internal controls to protect assets and enhance trust.
o Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute an organization-wide financial strategy.
o Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee at the direction of the CEO.
o Lead payroll and HR functions with an eye on organizational culture.
o Lead finance and administrative operations with a strategic focus.
o Collaborate with the entire HQ team to develop and refine metrics.
o Act as a strategic advisor to the President & CEO.
Outcomes/Measures of Success
Overall, success in this role will be demonstrated by cross-functional leadership focused on providing solutions, operating strategically and growing the organization. Some examples are:
• Risk management and resilience
• Data-driven insights
• Leadership beyond finance
• CPA Certification
• Extensive accounting experience: Seven to ten years in accounting, ideally with experience in an association or not-for-profit setting.
• Excellent communication abilities
• Leadership and team management
• Willingness to travel: Must be available for occasional overnight travel within the U.S. and Canada.
About National Precast Concrete Association
With more than 1000 members, the National Precast Concrete Association is a growing organization focused on promoting quality precast concrete across all markets. The association holds a major trade show (90,000+ square feet) and a memberconvention annually. NPCA offers plant certification, technical and professional education and student scholarships and advocates for the industry at the state and federal levels.
CPA Certification
Extensive Accounting Experience: Seven to ten years in accounting, ideally with experience in an association or not-for-profit setting.
Excellent Communication Abilities
Leadership and team management
Willingness to Travel: Must be available for occasional overnight travel within the U.S. and Canada.
The National Precast Concrete Association’s mission is to provide industry leadership by promoting quality precast concrete products across all markets, addressing industry challenges and developing opportunities for our members’ success.
