Assistant Director, Not-for-Profit Finance & Budgets

Rising Ground, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Ground, Inc. in New York, NY seek s a senior finance professional to supervise contract accountants and manage program budgets. This exempt, full-time role reports to Finance and oversees multiple programs’ budgets, monthly billings, and audits.

You will lead a small team (5–6) of accountants, coordinate with program leaders, and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and ACS schedules. Strong Excel and nonprofit accounting experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in accounting or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in a not-for-profit setting, preferably with contract billing.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Passport.
• Experience with ACS Schedules.
• Experience with SSOP and Uniform Guidance audit helpful.
• Experience with Sage Intacct helpful but not essential.
• Strong analytical interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies.
• CPA desirable but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Review and supervise annual budgets for programs in conjunction with program management.
• Review and prepare new budget proposals as necessary.
• Review and prepare monthly budget-to-actual analysis.
• Review and prepare monthly billing reports and related schedules.
• Monitor variances and advise program directors on spending relative to budget.
• Prepare program financial statements for funding sources or management.
• Oversee funding source audits and related schedules.
• Assist leadership in developing procedures to support new programs.
• Supervise 5–6 Accountant Supervisors and Contract Accountants.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for annual audits.
• Provide regular financial reporting to finance staff and program management.
• Prepare ACS and other required schedules for reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Supervisory

Excel

Financial analysis

Not-for-profit accounting

Passport

ACS Schedules

Sage Intacct

Uniform Guidance

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or related field

CPA desirable

Tools

Passport

ACS Schedules

Sage Intacct

Job description

Rising Ground, Inc. in New York, NY seek s a senior finance professional to supervise contract accountants and manage program budgets. This exempt, full-time role reports to Finance and oversees multiple programs’ budgets, monthly billings, and audits.

You will lead a small team (5–6) of accountants, coordinate with program leaders, and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and ACS schedules. Strong Excel and nonprofit accounting experience required.