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Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Hybrid; New York City - LISC National Headquarters

LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity--and by providing technical assistance and capacity building--to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities.

 

Position Description

The Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as LISC's senior financial planning executive, providing strategic leadership for enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, performance management, capital planning, and decision support. As a key advisor to the Deputy CFO, CFO, Executive Leadership, and Board of Directors, the Vice President translates complex financial and operating information into actionable insights that support organizational strategy, resource allocation, and long-term financial sustainability.

Reporting to the SVP, Deputy CFO, the Vice President leads the FP&A function and is responsible for developing a high-performing team, advancing financial planning capabilities, and driving a culture of data-informed decision making across the organization. The role works closely with leaders across Accounting, Treasury, Information Technology, People & Culture, Lending, Local and National Programs, and affiliate entities to align financial resources with strategic priorities and organizational impact.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the financial strategy of one of the nation's largest Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The successful candidate will combine strong financial leadership with a commitment to LISC's mission, helping the organization deploy capital, manage resources, and strengthen communities nationwide.

The position is preferably based in New York, NY; however, qualified candidates located within LISC's footprint will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Executive Partnership & Governance

  • Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Deputy CFO, CFO, executive leadership team, and Board on financial performance, resource allocation, organizational strategy, and risk management.
  • Prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, Finance & Investment Committee, Asset Liability Committee, and executive leadership.

 

Long-term Enterprise Planning, Capital Planning & Balance Sheet Management

  • Lead enterprise forecasting, scenario planning, stress testing, and multi-year financial modeling to assess organizational sustainability and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Align long-range financial forecasts with organizational strategic priorities, growth initiatives, and capital needs.
  • Lead financial evaluation of new business initiatives, investments, partnerships, and organizational structuring opportunities.
  • Lead capital planning and liquidity forecasting to support organizational growth and financial sustainability.

 

Budgeting and Performance Management

  • Lead the development, presentation and execution of LISC’s annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Deliver strategic financial reporting and trend analysis to executive leadership, board, and other external partners.
  • Partner with organizational leaders to deliver actionable financial insights, forecasting, and performance analysis that support decision-making.
  • Ensure consistent financial planning, reporting, and performance management practices across the organization.
  • Provide financial oversight and strategic support for affiliate entities, including performance evaluation, forecasting, governance participation, and assessment of enterprise-wide financial impacts.
  • Lead enterprise workforce planning in partnership with People and Culture and business leaders to align talent investments with strategic and financial objectives.

 

Finance Transformation & Systems

  • Lead the advancement of FP&A capabilities through business intelligence, predictive analytics, automation, and emerging technologies.
  • Partner with Information Technology to strengthen data governance, reporting accuracy, and analytics infrastructure.
  • Champion use of advanced planning and forecasting tools to improve decision-making.

 

Risk Management

  • Assess financial risks and opportunities associated with lending, liquidity, funding strategies, and affiliate activities.
  • Partner with Treasury and Accounting to maintain financial resilience and covenant compliance.
  • Develop stress-testing frameworks and contingency plans for adverse economic scenarios.

 

Team Leadership

  • Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing FP&A team.
  • Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and career development plans.
  • Foster a culture that reflects LISC’s values of collaboration, respect, accountability, and belonging.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities, as required.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. CPA or Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A within a complex, multi-entity organization.
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A leadership, with a proven track record of driving strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business performance.
  • Experience presenting directly to boards, audit committees, and senior executive teams.
  • Experience with treasury, capital planning, liquidity management, and balance sheet forecasting.
  • Knowledge of CDFIs, affordable housing finance, community development finance, and nonprofit organizations preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. CPA or Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills and proven results at motivating others and driving change across an organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making at the executive and board levels.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging sophisticated ERP/accounting systems and enterprise planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business intelligence tools to support financial management, reporting, and strategic decision-making.
  • Experience leading finance transformation initiatives, including implementation or enhancements and change management.
  • Excellent judgment, integrity, and professionalism.

 

COMPENSATION:

LISC offers a competitive salary ($210,195-$273,254) and excellent fringe benefits.

*Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.

Our benefits include: 

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being; Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind; Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans; Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate; Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance; Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program; Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team; Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals.

LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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