Associate Vice President, Finance and Business Operations

Peregrine Team is seeking a strategic and hands-on Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations to lead finance, accounting, and operational functions for a non-profit organization. This role partners closely with the CFO and executive leadership to drive financial strategy, operational efficiency, compliance, and long-term planning.
The ideal candidate is both a strong financial leader and an operator who can oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance while also improving systems, processes, and cross-functional alignment across the organization.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
FMLA: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the CFO’s leadership team and contribute to organizational strategy and financial planning
Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audits, tax, and compliance functions
Lead annual operating plan and budgeting process aligned with strategic priorities
Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and variance analysis to support executive decision-making
Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements are met
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants
Develop financial reporting tools, dashboards, and scorecards to support leadership and board reporting
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture
Partner with operational and program teams to align financial systems and business processes
Drive process improvement, automation, and efficiency across finance and business operations
Support board reporting and presentations in partnership with the CFO
Participate in retirement plan governance and other organizational committees as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Prior senior leadership experience in a complex organization, nonprofit experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Experience working with executive leadership and/or boards of directors
Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
Strong communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience
Experience with financial transformation, process improvement, or system implementation
Experience working with external auditors, investment advisors, or governance committees