Vice President of People, Strategy, and Finance

Organization Overview

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is a nonprofit organization on a mission to advance the quality of teaching and learning in order to improve student learning and outcomes, elevate the teaching profession, and build a diverse and accomplished teaching profession. Established in 1987, we are recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification, and believe higher standards for teachers means better learning for students. We rigorously approach our work by 

• Maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do;
• Providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards;
• Advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers.

Position Overview

The National Board is seeking a new member to join our dynamic team as our Vice President of People, Strategy, and Finance, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). You will support us in pursuing our ambitious growth agenda toward our vision of every student learning from an accomplished teacher every day. This position is an ideal opportunity for a proven leader looking to apply their broad expertise toward the National Board’s mission to advance the quality of teaching and learning in order to improve student learning and outcomes, elevate the teaching profession, and build a diverse and accomplished teaching profession. 

As VP, People, Strategy, and Finance, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the National Board’s key human resource functions including people and culture, organizational learning, and operations. Additionally, the VP will drive and support a sustainable financial trajectory for the organization and direct a team to design and deliver the financial processes and systems needed to support the organization’s growth, while collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team to align activities with our strategic goals. The VP will play a significant role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and priorities, allocating and stewarding resources, and building a highly engaged, high performance culture. Finally, you will serve as a strategic partner to the organization’s senior leadership team, providing counsel and guidance regarding the policies, practices, and systems needed to support the National Board’s growth plans. 

You should apply for this role: if you have a deep commitment to DEIB, a track record of successful people development, love problem-solving, are energized by creating systems and processes - and if you have experience in finance and accounting, that is a huge plus. If this sounds like you, this might be a great role for you!

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Organizational Systems + Leadership (35%)

• Lead the design and execution of strategic planning, including annual and quarterly monitoring processes.
• Build new, efficient structures and processes for ongoing organizational learning, aligned to strategic priorities.
• Identify, develop, streamline, and manage organizational systems, processes, and workflows to ensure seamless operations across all teams and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the National Board’s senior leadership team, providing perspective and insight on organizational decisions, identifying impacts of those decisions, and offering solutions for path forward to ensure a high performing team.
• Model and facilitate teamwork and communications that enable collaboration, engagement and inclusiveness, including through effective leadership and management of a team with direct and indirect reports.
• Inform and co-determine strategic, financial, cultural, and people development priorities.
• Recognize and anticipate opportunities and challenges as they relate to organization-wide financial, people or culture issues, generating ideas, strategies, and solutions to drive impact.
• Serve as a resource to the Board of Directors and attend all Board meetings.

Strategic People Leadership (35%)

• Lead and improve the human resources and talent acquisition functions, grounded in the National Board’s annual People Framework process, including recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance management, rewards and recognition, advancement, employee engagement, retention, culture, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Influence, lead, and partner within the National Board team and with partners to support and advance the organization’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts.
• Create and implement processes for assessing, monitoring, allocating, and staffing team capacity based on organizational strategy and goals.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to drive employee engagement, performance management, and professional development initiatives, including facilitating conflict resolution and other employee relations issues.
• Implement HR policies and procedures that align with the organization's values and mission and ensure compliance.
• Manage and select vendors and benefit providers to ensure cost-effective and competitive benefits that support a national, remote organization.

• Oversee office and virtual-first administration, adapting policies, practices, and resources to meet the organization’s needs.

Strategic Finance and Accounting Leadership (30%)

• Manage a strong finance team and oversee the financial management of the organization, including budgeting, tracking, forecasting, audit, grant and contract management, and financial reporting.
• Guide the development and implementation of financial strategies and internal processes that support the organization's growth, sustainability, and long-term health.
• Collaborate with and manage the Senior Director, Finance and the Controller to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations as well as adequate controls and substantiating documentation for independent and governmental audits.
• Oversee the management of payroll activity for staff, oversee insurance plans and health care coverage analysis and possible renegotiation, and take a lead position in contract negotiations with partners and vendors
• Oversee the refinement and development of tools, systems, communications and guidance to support effective and efficient financial processes, accounting practices and ongoing budget / finance tracking practices
• In partnership with the President / CEO and COO, collaborate and communicate effectively with the National Board’s internal and external partners and funders, ensuring all parties clearly understand the organization's financial and operational health

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Summary of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree or other graduate education preferred
• 10+ years of strategic operations, people, and / or financial leadership in a medium sized organization, nonprofit preferred
• Proactive and results-driven leader with a proven track record of success in similar roles

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Solid understanding of and commitment to the National Board’s vision and mission
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Organizational leader with excellent relationship and trust building capabilities, proven culture builder in ways that supports communication, coordination and cohesion across diverse functions and teams
• Systems leader, able to lead development, implementation, and improvement of efficient systems, processes, and practices to support goal achievement and staff success
• Experienced people manager, with track record of developing talent and leading teams
• Strategic thinker, analytical problem-solver
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interact with staff at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, discretion and judgment

National Board Core Competencies:

• Thought Leadership: Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Results Focus: Plans, executes, and drives results
• People Relationships: Builds collaborative relationships and leads and develops others
• Self-Growth: Self-management and self-development

Position Type and expected hours of work:

• Full Time
• May or June start date 

Location: 

• The National Board team operates in a “virtual first” office policy, with remote work the norm. The National Board's office is located in Arlington, VA. 
• All US-based candidates are eligible to apply for this role. 

Salary Band: 

• Salary Range: $178,000 - $190,000 with competitive benefits

What You’ll Get 

• Full-Time Employee
• Virtual First Culture 
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Fund
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account

AAP/EEO Statement:

The National Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.