About the role
Peregrine Team is seeking a strategic and hands-on Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations to lead finance, accounting, and operational functions for a non-profit organization. This role partners closely with the CFO and executive leadership to drive financial strategy, operational efficiency, compliance, and long-term planning.
The ideal candidate is both a strong financial leader and an operator who can oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance while also improving systems, processes, and cross-functional alignment across the organization.
Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
FMLA: Exempt
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as a member of the CFO’s leadership team and contribute to organizational strategy and financial planning * Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audits, tax, and compliance functions * Lead annual operating plan and budgeting process aligned with strategic priorities * Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and variance analysis to support executive decision-making * Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements are met * Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants * Develop financial reporting tools, dashboards, and scorecards to support leadership and board reporting * Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture * Partner with operational and program teams to align financial systems and business processes * Drive process improvement, automation, and efficiency across finance and business operations * Support board reporting and presentations in partnership with the CFO * Participate in retirement plan governance and other organizational committees as needed
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required * Prior senior leadership experience in a complex organization, nonprofit experience strongly preferred * Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting * Experience working with executive leadership and/or boards of directors * Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams * Strong communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
* Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience * Experience with financial transformation, process improvement, or system implementation * Experience working with external auditors, investment advisors, or governance committees