Job Description

Title: Director, Finance and Business Strategy

Location: Orlando, Florida

Supervisor: Chief Administrative Officer

Position Summary

The Director of Finance and Business Strategy serves as a strategic financial leader, responsible for overseeing the broader financial health and long-term sustainability of the organization. The individual in this role is responsible for analyzing current activity, budgeting and forecasting future activity, and increasing financial intelligence across the organization to achieve desired financial results. This role will support all business leaders, with a focus on equipping them with financial insights, KPIs, and strategic tools to operate at peak performance.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical excellence and a passion for empowering others to make smarter, faster, more informed decisions.The ideal candidate is:

• A visionary thinker who naturally links financial strategy to the organization’s mission and market opportunities;
• Highly-collaborative, positive, and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership; and
• An analytic expert who uses data, metrics, and KPIs not just to report but to inspire action and results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Oversight

• Drive NAVC’s financial vision, providing actionable insights to boost organizational success.
• Lead monthly, annual, and multi-year financial budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and drive product goals.
• Provide supervision and coaching to the Director of Business Intelligence and Financial Analyst.
• Implement systematic analytic methodology to drive decision-making and operational enhancements.

Business Evaluation & Analysis

• Develop KPI’s and conduct trend analysis to inform decision-making across departments.
• Assess and manage financial risks and insurance needs. Prepare quarterly reports and mitigation strategies to address.
• Conduct research, provide predictive analysis and scenario planning, and recommend advancements to enhance company competitiveness.
• Recommend improvements to systems, processes, and policies that promote operational excellence.

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Compile and distribute forecasting reports related to revenue, expenses, products sold, etc. at the organization’s desired cadence.
• Translate complex financial and business concepts into accessible, actionable insights.
• Provide guidance to the program managers, empowering them to interpret financial data, KPIs, and metrics to drive better decision-making and accountability.
• Foster a culture of financial literacy, operational excellence, and innovation throughout the organization.

Innovation and Growth

• Identify, champion, and execute opportunities to streamline operations, improve resource allocation, and enhance financial sustainability.
• Integrate innovation into financial planning, ensuring the organization remains agile, scalable, and future-ready.
• Analyze the financial viability of new initiatives, business models, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or certifications in Finance, Business Management, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• A minimum 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in a high-performing nonprofit or entrepreneurial environment.
• Demonstrated success in driving predictive financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and integrity. A big-picture thinker with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills; communicates in a manner that business leaders understand.
• Proficient in advanced financial systems, dashboards, and ERP platforms.
• Well informed of current business, technology, and market environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, efficiency, and continuous growth

NAVC Overview

Founded in 1982 with offices in Orlando and Gainesville, Florida, the North American Veterinary Community ( NAVC ) is a non-profit organization that creates unparalleled opportunities for the veterinary community that foster lifelong learning, encourage growth, and promote wellbeing to advance animal care worldwide. This includes hosting the industry’s premier continuing education event, VMX, as well as providing opportunities to learn and grow through online resources, certifications, scientific journals, and more.

NAVC is committed to leveraging trailblazing technology to drive business success. We focus on growth, operational excellence, and future-forward planning, all to better serve our mission and expand our impact.

Our endeavors are accomplished in a fun, flexible, and collaborative working environment where your talents and strengths will be utilized to enhance the veterinary profession and contribute to the NAVC mission.

Notice

NAVC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative of the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

All prospective employees must pass a background check.

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