Director of Accounting/Finance

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Director of Accounting/Finance

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

• Our client based in Yonkers, NY is looking for a Director of Accounting/Finance to join their team ASAP. This is an incredible opportunity that is perfect for a candidate who is eager to work in the non-profit space with an organization focused on inclusive hiring. If you are someone who is able to work independently and looking for an opportunity to support a fantastic non-profit organization, keep reading!
  Why should you take this job?
  
  This opportunity gives you a chance to work for a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing opportunities. Pillars of the company are about non-judgment, compassion, and empowerment leading to transformation. As a Director of Accounting/Finance, you'll assist job seekers so they can access training and education programs, youth services, and transitional employment services.
  
  • They have been serving the surrounding community for over 40 years
  • Supporting the company mission dedicated to helping individuals who have not had previous job experience secure employment
  • Opportunity for growth and advancement
  • Inclusive, employee-focused company cultureAs a member of the Finance Team, the Finance Director reports directly to the Vice President, Finance and Operations to provide timely and accurate financial reporting, business planning, forecasting, analysis, and manages all accounting functions of the organization, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing on all aspects of the company.
    
    Responsibilities:
    
    • Leads accounting function to oversee finance operations including financial reporting, tax, AP/AP and cash management
    • Develops, interprets, and analyzes timely monthly financial and business reporting for management and the Board of Directors. Develop, maintain, and monitor financial and mission-related KPIs
    • Direct annual budget process with Vice President, Finance & Operations; prepare and maintain financial projections in order to ensure strategic needs of the organization are being met and planned for
    • Manages all documents related to the grants including distributing important documents, managing where the documents are stored, and creating an environment where those documents can be easily accessed
    • Manages all compliance related to the grants including in accordance with foundation and government regulations
    • Provides specialized analyses in support of all business functions, including development
    • Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
    • Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
    • Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned by managementRequirements:
      
      • 10+ experience with increasing responsibility of the finance and accounting functions, preferably within a not-for profit environment.
      • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent, CPA or MBA preferred
      • Mission-driven; passionate about organization
      • Working knowledge of accounting systems, and hands-on w/ journal entries, treasury functions, data collection, data analysis
      • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, resource planning and financial management
      • Advanced proficiency Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel#CFSMAY2022

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