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CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Vice President, Finance and Administration

Department: Finance and Administration
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt (Salary)
Location: Chamber Headquarters
Reports To: President and Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Finance Manager and Finance Coordinator

Position Summary

The Vice President, Finance and Administration provides strategic financial leadership and administrative oversight for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and its affiliated entities. The position is responsible for financial strategy, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash and investment management, audit and tax compliance, grants and contracts, payroll and benefits, human resources, technology, risk management, and related administrative functions.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President serves as a strategic advisor to the President and CEO, professional staff, Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and affiliate boards. The position ensures accurate, transparent, compliant, and effective financial operations while using financial and operational data to identify risks, opportunities, efficiencies, and strategies for organizational growth and sustainability.

Affiliated Entities

• Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
• Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation
• Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority (BGA-EDA)
• Bowling Green ITA (ITA)
• South Central Kentucky Regional Development Authority (RDA)
• Training Consortium of South Central Kentucky

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Strategy

• Serve as the organization's senior financial advisor, providing analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, rolling forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial scenario analysis.
• Develop executive dashboards and financial reporting that communicate performance against budget, prior-year results, forecasts, revenue commitments, receivables, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze revenue trends, retention, attrition, pricing, costs, profitability, and return on investment across partnerships, investments, sponsorships, advertising, events, programs, and other revenue streams.
• Establish financial policies, internal controls, performance measures, and processes that strengthen accountability, efficiency, data integrity, and organizational sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, automation, and operational improvement.

Accounting, Reporting, and Compliance

• Oversee accurate and timely financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, billing, and financial records for the Chamber and affiliated entities.
• Ensure accounting and reporting comply with GAAP, applicable nonprofit and governmental accounting requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain distinct, accurate, and audit-ready financial records for all affiliated entities and oversee inter-entity transactions and cost allocations.
• Provide clear financial reports and recommendations to the President and CEO, senior leadership team, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, and affiliate boards.
• Coordinate annual independent audits, Form 990 filings, tax reporting, and other regulatory requirements.

Budget, Revenue, and Program Performance

• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and communicate significant variances, trends, risks, and recommended actions.
• Maintain rolling revenue forecasts incorporating historical performance, committed revenue, renewals, receivables, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor partnership and investor revenue, including new, renewed, upgraded, downgraded, and lost accounts, and analyze retention and net revenue growth.
• Provide financial oversight for major events and programs, including budgets, pricing, sponsorships, expenses, profitability, and post-event analysis.
• Partner with all departments to evaluate financial performance and improve revenue and program outcomes.

Cash, Investments, Grants, Contracts, and Risk Management

• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, reserves, investments, fixed assets, insurance, and organizational risk management.
• Oversee financial administration of grants, contracts, and public/private funding agreements, ensuring compliance with requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor significant vendor agreements and financial commitments.
• Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place to protect organizational assets and financial information.

Human Resources, Payroll, and Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR administration, including onboarding and offboarding, personnel records, benefits, retirement plans, policies, and employee documentation.
• Oversee payroll processing and related compliance.
• Provide strategic oversight of technology systems, software, licenses, cybersecurity, data protection, backups, IT vendors, and technology assets.
• Coordinate facility and operational needs with staff and vendors.

Team Leadership

• Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Finance Manager and Finance Coordinator.
• Establish effective workflows, priorities, deadlines, and accountability standards for the finance team.
• Promote professional development and a culture of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, including supervisory experience.
• Multi-entity financial management experience strongly preferred.
• Nonprofit, chamber of commerce, fund accounting, grant management, audit/Form 990, and/or governmental accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial management, internal controls, and financial reporting; familiarity with GASB and governmental accounting preferred.
• QuickBooks experience required, including general ledger, reconciliation, reporting, and multi-entity financial management.
• Proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights and recommendations for non-financial audiences, senior leaders, committees, and boards.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff.
• Exceptional attention to detail, judgment, organization, and follow-through.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across the Chamber and affiliated entities.

Compensation and Benefits

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the position. The package may include:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-sponsored retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave benefits.
• Life, disability, and cancer insurance.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment with opportunities to engage with business, civic, and community leaders.
• Additional benefits and programs as determined by the Chamber.

Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the hiring process.

Working Conditions

Primarily an office environment during standard business hours. Occasional evening and early-morning hours may be required for Board, committee, community, or organizational meetings and events.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at the discretion of the President and CEO and the Board of Directors.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and professional references to apply@bgchamber.com.

 

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Vice President, Economic Development

Department: Economic Development
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt (Salary)
Location: Chamber Headquarters
Reports To: President and Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Senior Director, Regional Economic Development; Director, Real Estate; Technology and Research Coordinator; Economic Development Coordinator

Position Summary

The Vice President, Economic Development provides innovative, strategic leadership for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce’s regional economic development initiatives, including business attraction, expansion, retention, regional partnerships, policy advocacy, and economic development services.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Vice President leads economic development projects, strengthens relationships with key public and private-sector partners, advances regional competitiveness, and expands the Chamber’s economic development presence throughout the South Central Kentucky region.

The Vice President supports the missions and manages activities of the Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority (BGA-EDA), Bowling Green ITA (ITA), and South Central Kentucky Regional Development Authority (RDA).

Key Responsibilities

Economic Development Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and implement regional economic development strategies in partnership with local governments, Western Kentucky University, Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College, utilities, businesses, workforce organizations, and other regional stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to strengthen the region’s competitive position and diversify the regional economic base.
• Develop performance measures and strategies that demonstrate measurable results and return on investment.
• Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local legislation and policies affecting economic development, business growth, infrastructure, workforce, and regional competitiveness.
• Collaborate with the President and CEO and senior leadership team to develop economic development policy positions, briefings, and advocacy strategies.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate economic development staff.
• Establish priorities, workflows, deadlines, and accountability standards.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, responsive, innovative, and results-driven culture.
• Represent the Chamber and affiliated entities in local, regional, state, national, and international economic development settings, including active engagement in economic development organizations.

Business Attraction, Expansion, and Retention

• Lead business attraction and expansion projects from prospect development through announcement.
• Oversee RFI/RFP responses, site visits, prospect negotiations, incentive analysis, and project coordination.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Tennessee Valley Authority, utilities, site consultants, brokers, developers, and other economic development partners.
• Oversee existing industry programs, including business retention, expansion, industry visits, surveys, and relationship development.
• Ensure accurate tracking of project activity and pipeline information through CRM and EOS Scorecards.

Regional Partnerships and Contract Services

• Serve as the primary staff liaison and administrative lead for the BGA-EDA, ITA, and RDA, coordinating all aspects of Board and committee operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community, business, and governmental partners throughout the region.
• Manage and grow economic development service agreements with communities within the 10-county labor shed.
• Oversee implementation of regional economic development marketing and service delivery agreements.

Marketing and Communications

• Partner with Chamber staff to coordinate economic development marketing, announcements, press releases, events, and related communications.
• Ensure economic development marketing materials and communications are accurate, timely, and effective.

Budgeting, Research, and Administration

• Develop and monitor budgets for economic development programs, operations, contracts, and affiliated entities.
• Oversee research supporting business attraction, expansion, retention, and policy initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and updates for senior leadership, Boards, committees, and community stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, economics, sales, economic development, or related field required; professional economic development certifications preferred.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience in economic development, business development, community development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in business attraction, expansion, retention, or regional economic development strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of economic development, business attraction, retention, expansion, and regional competitiveness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to foster effective relationships with businesses, elected officials, government agencies, Boards, and community partners.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and act in the best interest of the organization.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, integrity, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, presentations, and other business applications.

Compensation and Benefits

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the position. The package may include:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-sponsored retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave benefits.
• Life, disability, and cancer insurance.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment with opportunities to engage with business, civic, and community leaders.
• Additional benefits and programs, including performance bonuses, as determined by Chamber leadership.

Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the hiring process.

Working Conditions

Primarily an office environment during standard business hours. Regular travel throughout the 10-county region and occasional evening and early-morning hours may be required for Board, committee, prospect, community, or economic development meetings and events.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at the discretion of the President and CEO and the Board of Directors.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and professional references to apply@bgchamber.com.