The Organization
Founded in 1967, The Aesthetic Society is recognized as the world’s leading professional organization of ABPS board-certified plastic surgeons who are solely dedicated to the art, science, and safe practice of aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. Our members are recognized as Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, to honor their many additional years of highly-specialized training and their passionate commitment to their patients.
With nearly 3,000 members in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries, The Aesthetic Society is at the forefront of innovation in aesthetic plastic surgery and medicine around the world.
The Aesthetic Society has a staff of 28, with a budget of ~$11M; and ~$4M for The Aesthetic Foundation. The Society is located in Garden Grove, CA.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the VP of Finance and Administration oversees and holds the organization accountable for the budgeting, reporting, and monitoring of all financial activities, ensuring proper financial controls, and identifying ways to increase financial reserves and profitability. The VP, Finance and Administration is responsible for ensuring the overall health and stability of The Aesthetic Society and The Aesthetic Foundation by managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning – including treasury, tax, risk, and insurance. The position is an active contributor to the organization’s strategic planning process with financial analysis and evaluations. The position also oversees IT and Human Resources functions, which includes compensation and benefits, as well as organizational planning, performance management, and talent development.
Position Responsibilities
- Serves as the first line of support for the CEO and the Executive Director of The Foundation. Leads efforts to drive organizational performance ensuring appropriate resources are available to meet organizational needs.
- Oversees financial reporting to Board of Directors, Finance & Investment Committees, staff, and external stakeholders. Delivers concise, accurate, insightful, and impactful financial reports. Compares and explains actual to planned results and identifies performance improvement strategies.
- Develops and reviews organization and foundation’s operating budget and capital plan.
- Leads organizational evaluation of products and services to ensure alignment to business goals and strategic direction. Evaluates business decisions affecting all significant revenue, expense, and capital items.
- Creates a long-term financial sustainability plan and manages short-and long-term funding reserves.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Stays abreast of trends in the financial industry through professional development and information sharing with team.
- Oversees annual audit in accordance with GAAS.
- Builds and develops a top-tier finance and accounting team by actively recruiting, training, and developing talented staff.
- Manages Banking and Treasury needs, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet cash needs; safeguarding cash assets; managing commercial bank accounts; overseeing investment accounts; and maintaining relationships with bankers and investment managers.
- Oversees insurance policies to ensure effective coverage is in place.
- Oversees Human Resources, including reviewing salary administration and spending versus budget; evaluating benefit revisions and enhancements; participating in staff culture improvement efforts; developing appropriate Human Resource policies; and participating in talent and organizational development. Supports staff recruitment process.
- Directly supervises the Comptroller and HR Administrator; Manager, Payroll; Finance Support Coordinator; and IT/Office Manager.
- Collaborates on new business initiatives.
- Works with outside advisors to manage pension liability. Provides fiduciary oversight pension and 401k plans.
- Reviews and evaluates potential significant contracts for The Aesthetic Society and The Aesthetic Foundation.
- Oversees management, maintenance and operations of office building and grounds; reviews capital expenditures for maintenance and improvements; manages vendors.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance. MBA and/or CPA preferred
- 10+ years of accounting and finance experience in corporate environment or accounting firm; 5+ years of non-profit and/or association experience
- Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and organizations
- Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting and compliance
- Experience with HR leadership to develop strategies for future success and provide day-to-day oversight
- Exceptional consensus building skills, and a collaborative team player
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to make effective presentations on complex topics to top management and Boards of Directors
- Demonstrated supervisory, coaching, and staff leadership development skills
- Experience with change leadership and change management
- Sound ethical character with unquestioned integrity, honesty, and transparency - and with a commitment to The Aesthetic Society and The Aesthetic Foundation’s missions, principles, and ethics
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and knowledge of accounting software programs
- Some travel required
- Remote/Hybrid work flexibility (ideal candidate to be based in Garden Grove, CA office)
Key Characteristics
- Strong, confident, and inspiring leader
- Thrives in entrepreneurial, “roll-up-your-sleeves” environment
- Driven by results
- Creative self-starter able to work both individually and as a member of collaborative teams
- Ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all levels
Compensation
The salary range for this role is between $155,000-$170,000.
Benefits
As a team member you will enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Work remote flexibility.
- Eligibility for additional rewards, including an annual bonus and an Accrued Benefit Program.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
Search Process - Interested Applicants
Those interested in applying should email a confidential resume and a cover letter outlining specific qualifications to: [email protected] by February 12, 2024.