Director of Finance

The mission of West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to “Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line.” WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. Our vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

WPAOG is seeking a Director of Finance that reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and CFO. This position has direct responsibility including 2 direct reports, and requires specific knowledge of endowments, cash management & treasury, construction accounting, portfolio management, contract administration, financial systems, internal control management & reporting as well as broad business, finance reporting and accounting analyses.

In this role, the Director works closely with all functional areas within WPAOG as well as the Chief Financial Officer, Controller and the entire Finance Team. This includes providing assistance in evaluating the accounting and reporting needs of the finance function and in the design and implementation of systematic applications to meet these needs within generally accepted accounting principles of non-profit organizations. Audit, compliance and ad hoc reporting projects will also be a key element of this function.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5 to 8 years of experience is required. An MBA, along with Financial Edge software experience within a non-profit environment is a definite plus, but not a requirement. Candidates must be detailed oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment and provide information and results in a timely fashion. The incumbent must have strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills including a working knowledge of all the Microsoft Office applications.

We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. Additionally, the incumbent must live within commuting distance of West Point. The salary range will be approximately $110,000 to $120,000 depending on skills and experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume and up to three (3) letters of reference. To apply go to https://www.westpointaog.org/employment.