Vice President of Programming & Controller
United Way of Central Georgia
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: President & Chief Executive Officer
Position Overview
United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as Vice President of Programming & Controller. This senior leadership role provides operational and strategic direction for UWCG’s core program portfolio—Read United, Community Schools United, First Steps/Parents as Teachers, Ride United, and Mission United and other newly developed programs while also managing the organization’s financial operations to ensure accuracy, integrity, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
This position blends program leadership with high-level finance and controller responsibilities, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, grants management, internal controls, and organizational compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Leadership
Provide strategic and operational leadership for these UWCG programs:
- Read United (literacy initiatives and reading support)
- Community Schools United (school-based wraparound and family engagement services)
- First Steps / Parents as Teachers (early childhood home-visiting)
- Ride United (transportation access for employment, health, and essential needs)
- Mission United (veterans services and resource navigation)
Responsibilities include:
- Program planning, outcomes evaluation, and performance measurement
- Staff supervision and development
- Internal and external partnership management
- Grant compliance and reporting alignment
- Ensuring program strategies align with UWCG’s Community Impact goals
2. Controller & Financial Oversight
Financial Management & Monthly Close (Performed in conjunction with staff accountant)
- Lead accounting operations including general ledger oversight, AP/AR, payroll review, and monthly close.
- Supervise accurate entry and review of all Bill.com bills prior to CEO approval.
- Oversee employee expense reports in Nexonia, including policy compliance, timeliness, and administrative review.
- Monitor bank balances daily to ensure adequate cash flow for payroll, payables, and program operations.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Work with the CEO and department leaders to develop the annual budgets for UWCG, UWCGHI, and Griffin Spalding United Way.
- Monitor organizational and departmental budget dashboards, provide analysis, and hold department heads accountable for spending and variance management.
- Assist leadership with budget forecasting, scenario planning, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
- Work with the Community Impact team to assist with allocation and designation budgeting.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly reports (internal, external, and board)
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support management and board-level decisions.
- With support from the staff accountant, serve as the primary point of contact for staff using Sage Intacct dashboards, including budget, grant, and program reporting.
- Manage the collection and submission of the United Way Worldwide Database II report.
Audit, 990, & Compliance
- Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documents.
- Serve as primary liaison with auditors for UWCG, UWCGHI, and United Ways of Georgia regarding audit and Form 990 questions.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit fund accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Grant Management
- Lead and support the Grants Team through regular meetings, compliance guidance, and monitoring of reporting deadlines.
- Serve as primary point of contact on grant expenditures, dashboards, and financial reporting requirements.
- Oversee Fluxx Grantseeker to ensure proper documentation and financial recordkeeping for all grants.
Corporate Compliance, Policy, & Risk Management
- Manage and maintain the Accounting Policy & Procedures Manual.
- Perform quarterly compliance reviews and update policies to ensure alignment with grant requirements and GAAP standards.
- Lead the annual risk management assessment, including insurance policy review and renewal coordination.
- Manage corporate registration renewal and charitable organization registration renewal requirements.
Special Projects & Administrative Duties
- Participate in weekly senior staff meetings with the leadership team.
- Assist with the development, update, and execution of the organizational strategic plan.
- Support the Resource Development team with campaign audits, including reviewing documentation and assisting with cash counts during campaign season.
- Assist with the annual auto raffle fundraiser, including managing payment processing systems and supporting RD with raffle-related presentation materials.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CPA preferred.
- 5+ years in nonprofit finance, program leadership, or organizational management.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, audit preparation, and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting.
- Experience supervising teams and managing multi-program portfolios.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to UWCG’s mission and values.
Key Competencies
- Strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Financial acumen and operational discipline
- Grant compliance and data-driven decision-making
- Staff development, delegation, and accountability
- Ethical judgment, confidentiality, and integrity
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
If you are interested in the position, please send resume to UWCEO@unitedwaycg.com.