VP of Finance

About Chill

Chill’s mission is to inspire young people through boardsports and build a more equitable outdoor community. Chill exists to ensure young people have the skills and experiences to become mindful, independent, and resilient individuals who are able to take on new challenges and welcome growth opportunities. We work to foster a strong sense of belonging in the boardsports community for all youth regardless of their identities.

Chill is committed to building an inclusive team and strongly encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. We will prioritize filling this position with qualified candidates who reflect the identities and lived experiences of the young people we support.

About Chill’s Programs

Revolving around a core value-driven curriculum, Chill programs consist of experiential learning activities, reflection, and discussion, paired with boardsport lessons. Chill’s six core values provide young people with a framework for learning and growth, supported through on-board progression and adult mentorship. Chill removes all barriers to accessing boardsports by providing participants with everything they need to get after it, at absolutely no cost. New skills gained through boardsport progression and core-value exploration are then directly applied to everyday life, challenging youth to step out of their comfort zone – both on and off their board.

Job Description:

The VP, Finance is a critical role at Chill stewarding the financial sustainability and strategic growth of the organization while ensuring seamless cash flow, accounting and stakeholder management of all financial operations across Chill entities globally. Overseeing Chill’s financial strategy and management, this role works closely with the CEO and members of the Senior Leadership Team, regional Chill global leaders and Chill’s Board of Directors to promote the organization’s financial health.

This role directs, manages and oversees the work of the Chill Finance Manager, and leads on all accounting and financial processes worldwide. The ideal candidate has proven finance leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector. This position reports to the CEO, has access to the highest level of sensitive financial information and is required to handle information and relationships with exemplary integrity.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategy Collaboration & Alignment 30%

• Strategy: Serve as key partner for CEO in assessing the financial health of the organization. Analyze financial implications of strategic decisions under consideration and provide recommendations.
• Annual Budget & Multi-year Forecasting: In close partnership with CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), lead the organization’s processes for annual budgeting and multi-year forecasting.
• Organizational leadership: As a member of the SLT, create vision, inspire the team and shape strategy to advance organizational initiatives.
• Board Collaboration: Serve as the staff liaison on the Board’s Finance Committee and participate in all Board meetings as an SLT member.

Process & Delivery 50%

• Accounting and Reporting: Directly lead on accounting activities including: bank and investment reconciliations, reconciliation of foreign affiliates, review and facilitate monthly close process, and other duties. Create, analyze and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including projections.
• Financial Management: Monitor cash flow and keep the CEO, SLT, and Board aware of the organization's financial health. Ensure compliance and tracking of restricted donor gifts and support grant financial reports.
• Investment Monitoring: Monitor organization’s short- and long-term investments under management.
• Audit and Taxes: Lead the annual audit and tax return process in collaboration with external auditors.
• Systems: Ensure key accounting systems are functioning effectively and continue further integration of finances among Chill affiliates in US, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia. For European affiliates specifically, work includes booking transactions based on information provided by Director of Chill Europe and supporting with budgeting and projections.
• Processes: Ensure adherence to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

People Leadership 20%

• Management: Oversee and manage the work of the Chill Finance Manager, which includes responsibility for invoice processing, accounts payable, cash receipts and revenue recognition, credit cards, employee reimbursements, banking transactions and payment systems, staff inquires and assistance, collaboration with Burton for processing payroll and journal entry, and other general ledger activities.
• Compliance: Oversee work of Chill Finance Manager to ensure compliance with federal and state registration and reporting requirements across the US and Canada. Support and provide coordination as needed with local staff in Europe, Japan and Australia to ensure compliance.

Education, Experience & Knowledge:

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have a commitment to Chill’s Mission: to inspire young people through boardsports and build a more equitable outdoor community and embrace Chill Values: Honesty, Equity, Progression, & Fun.
• Location:
  • The position is remote, but candidates must live in the United States.
  • Preference for candidates who are based in proximity to Chill Headquarters in Burlington, Vermont, followed by candidates based in another US city where Chill operates programs: Baltimore, Boston, New York City, Seattle, Reno, Denver, Los Angeles, or Salt Lake City.
  • This position requires minimal travel for occasional staff offsites.
  • Chill does not offer relocation or commuter services.
• Education & Experience:
  • Generally, 15+ years of professional experience in non-profit finance (similar experience in for-profit finance will be considered) and generally, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
    • or if no Bachelor’s degree: 2 years of additional related work experience and a 2-year higher education degree
    • or if no higher education degree: 4 years of additional work experience and a high school degree
  • Advanced accounting and financial management skills, deep experience interacting with ERP systems, databases and utilization of Microsoft Office products.
  • This role requires expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting cycles and statements, financial monitoring and compliance with audit and non-profit tax return processes. Expertise must be updated through continual learning.
  • Experience developing, presenting and executing strategic, multi-year, 3-statement financial statement model to align with the organization’s growth objectives.
  • Experience working with Board Finance Committee and presenting financial statements to Board.
  • Strong management skills and 10+ years experience effectively managing junior finance staff through the full performance management cycle.
• Certifications:
  • A CPA or CFA is preferred.
• Technology Skills:
  • Must be highly proficient in software and financial systems including and not limited to the Microsoft Suite and QuickBooks.
  • Extensive experience integrating IT, banking and financial systems.
• Problem Solving, Decision Making, Autonomy & Communication Skills:
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills with strong team player mindset.
  • Must have robust organizational skills, exemplary attention to detail and be self-motivated.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to non-financial stakeholders including Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team and organizational staff.
  • Excellent relationship building skills and a proven track record of navigating interpersonal relationships and organizational dynamics with organizational staff, Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors and Committees, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to make decisions requiring complex and multi-faceted solutions with a national and international perspective across multiple legal entities and systems within a changing environment.
• Physical Requirements:
  • This position is in a typical, stationary, remote home office setting. A shared office at Chill’s Burlington Vermont headquarters will be offered to candidates who reside in the Burlington area, however relocation and/or commuter services will not be provided.
• Age Requirement:
  • All Chill employees must be 18+
• To apply, Candidates must submit and upload a Resume and Cover letter with their application.

Compensation and Benefits

We intend for compensation at Chill to be fair, clear, and equitable.

• The VP, Finance position has an anticipated start date between March-May 2026, or as mutually determined.
• This position is a permanent year-round, salaried, exempt, full-time (40 hours per week), remote role with benefits.
• The hiring salary range for this role is $107,890 - $115,980. The full salary range for this role in a permanent capacity is $107,890 to $140,260 annually. We construct our salaries in such a way that staff can move through the range in the future as they grow within their level. Candidates will start within the specified hiring range for this role. Chill follows a non-negotiation policy for salaries that applies to both current and new hires, as research shows that salary negotiations may lead to negative outcomes for individuals from non-dominant groups.
• A Chill laptop will be provided for use throughout the duration of employment.
• Chill offers a competitive and unique suite of benefits to promote the health and financial wellness of our team members and their families. This includes, for US employees:
  • A paid time off package that includes in the first year 15 days of PTO, up to 16 hours of volunteer time off, up to 4 hours of time off to vote, approximately 12+ holidays per year and 3 floating holidays (these holidays are prorated depending on date of hire – Chill’s fiscal year starts May 1st). In addition, ‘Flex Friday Summer Hours’ which includes 4 hours of Paid Time Off on Friday afternoons between Memorial Day and Labor Day each summer.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans partially covered by Burton (with rates that will depend on insurance product selection).
  • A 401k retirement savings plan with a 50% match of up to a maximum of 3% and the opportunity to meet with the financial advisors managing retirement accounts at no cost.
  • Employer-paid disability & life insurance.
  • 8 weeks paid pregnancy leave, 4 weeks paid parental leave, dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), partial childcare reimbursement, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Partial Gym Membership, Training or Fitness Purchase Reimbursement.
• Other perks include a flexible working schedule and casual working environment, $450 USD season pass reimbursement to any mountain resort, significant Burton employee discounts on most Burton hard and soft goods, industry pro-deals with many of Burton and Chill’s partners, and 1 to 2 “Ride Days” annually where all staff has a paid day off to enjoy the outdoors.
• New staff also receive a Chill branded Burton jacket, snowboard pants (if needed), first layer top, Chill hoodie, beanie, and trucker hat, 2 Chill t-shirts, Chill branded Burton backpack, used Burton snowboard/boots/bindings if available, Anon helmet and goggles if available, and assorted apparel & accessories throughout the year when available.

How do I apply?

Submit both your RESUME and a COVER LETTER to the Chill/Burton Jobs Portal

Chill offers a competitive and unique suite of benefits to promote the health and financial wellness of our team members and their families. This includes, for US employees:

• • A paid time off package that includes in the first year 15 days of PTO, up to 16 hours of volunteer time off, up to 4 hours of time off to vote, approximately 12+ holidays per year and 3 floating holidays (these holidays are prorated depending on date of hire – Chill’s fiscal year starts May 1st). In addition, ‘Flex Friday Summer Hours’ which includes 4 hours of Paid Time Off on Friday afternoons between Memorial Day and Labor Day each summer.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans partially covered by Burton (with rates that will depend on insurance product selection).
  • A 401k retirement savings plan with a 50% match of up to a maximum of 3% and the opportunity to meet with the financial advisors managing retirement accounts at no cost.
  • Employer-paid disability & life insurance.
  • 8 weeks paid pregnancy leave, 4 weeks paid parental leave, dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), partial childcare reimbursement, Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Partial Gym Membership, Training or Fitness Purchase Reimbursement.
• A Chill laptop will be provided for use throughout the duration of employment.
• Other perks include a flexible working schedule and casual working environment, $450 USD season pass reimbursement to any mountain resort, significant Burton employee discounts on most Burton hard and soft goods, industry pro-deals with many of Burton and Chill’s partners, and 1 to 2 “Ride Days” annually where all staff has a paid day off to enjoy the outdoors.
• New staff also receive a Chill branded Burton jacket, snowboard pants (if needed), first layer top, Chill hoodie, beanie, and trucker hat, 2 Chill t-shirts, Chill branded Burton backpack, used Burton snowboard/boots/bindings if available, Anon helmet and goggles if available, and assorted apparel & accessories throughout the year when available.

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