About Village Exchange Center
The Village Exchange Center (VEC) is a non-profit organization that serves immigrants, refugees, and the
Aurora/Denver metro area communities. We are a community center and multi-faith worship space that
celebrates cultural and religious diversity by creating an inclusive environment where residents from all
backgrounds interact, share, and develop.
Job Summary
VEC is looking for a mission-focused, strategic, and process-minded individual to be the finance leader in
the organization. The ideal candidate will be someone with experience in a small, fast-paced non-profit
accounting department who enjoys taking on various tasks, focusing on day-to-day financial operations
and monthly reporting. This person is a strategic and analytical thinker with an eye for detail. They are a
methodical data analyst, enthusiastic and ambitious, demonstrate superior communication skills, and can
convey financial information to various stakeholders with differing levels of financial acumen.
The Director of Finance will directly report to the Executive Director.
As part of VEC’s executive leadership team, the Director of Finance will participate in shaping the strategic
direction of the organization, leveraging best practices, managing cross-functional organizational growth
and equity-driven results that enhance cohesion across VEC. This leadership position is responsible for
financial oversight that provides the infrastructure for the team to successfully execute VEC’s mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Budget preparation: oversee a collaborative budgeting process to generate an annual budget that
allows the execution of the mission and vision that aligns with organizational values.
• Prepare the budget to interpret and effectively communicate financial information and analysis.
Oversee all financial activities, including budget preparation, cash flow management, financial
reporting, and annual audit process.
• Budget management: working with the development, executive team and program managers to
set goals and allocate funds.
• Financial forecasting: Forecasting return on investment (ROI) for programs; planning for funding
cycle ups and downs.
• Financial reporting: Presenting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to executives
and the Board of Directors.
• Enhance and ensure sound business, risk management, and financial systems policies, procedures,
and internal controls; ensure the accuracy of accounting and finance processes in compliance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit best practices.
• Engage with VEC’s Board of Directors and funding partners when support, knowledge, and
expertise are needed.
• Provide coordination for the finance committee and work with the treasurer to support the Board
of Directors in their fiscal oversight function.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
• Bachelor’s Degree (or commiserate experience) in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial
Management, or a related field required. Alternatively, currently hold equivalent certificates in finance.
• 8+ years increasingly responsible experience in accounting, financial analysis, budget, forecasting, financial
modeling, financial trend analysis, or related fields, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong financial, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think strategically and
develop and maintain relationships with employees of all levels.
• Knowledge of financial systems, grants, indirect cost rates, and standard non-profit finance requirements.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with budget and financial information and data.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and managed multiple high priorities with competing deadlines.
You are who VEC is looking for if …
You are passionate about the work VEC is doing and working with the community.
You see this role as a perfect opportunity to align your values and strengths.
You believe deeply in societal change and that in teamwork, we drive purpose.
You provide mission and value-driven leadership to support decision-making, clarity of purpose,
and achieve outcomes. You can anticipate, understand, and resolve conflicts by focusing on the
organization’s goals, mission, and vision.
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: The position requires a consistent physical presence at the work location to engage with staff
and community members and lead all aspects of the work, in Aurora, CO.