Director of Finance

Location: New Rochelle, NY
Compensation: $80-100,000k

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to oversee the financial operations of a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This individual will play a key role in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and compliance while ensuring the organization maintains strong financial controls and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience managing finances within a nonprofit environment. This role will partner with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and ensure the organization’s financial resources are managed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop financial forecasts to support organizational planning.

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, nonprofit regulations, grant requirements, and reporting deadlines.

• Oversee grant accounting, restricted fund tracking, and financial reporting related to funding sources.

• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.

• Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors and tax professionals.

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.

• Monitor organizational spending, identify financial trends, and recommend opportunities for improved efficiency.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other core accounting functions.

• Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets, manage expenses, and support financial decision-making.

• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff.

• Support long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives in partnership with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.

• Prior experience working within a nonprofit organization strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, fund accounting, restricted funds, and grant reporting.

• Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and applicable nonprofit financial reporting requirements.

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or MBA.

• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or a Board of Directors.

• Familiarity with government grants, foundation funding, and donor-restricted contributions.