Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors seeks a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in New York. The role involves managing budgeting processes, financial reporting, and analytics to support the organization's financial health. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and considerable experience in nonprofit finance and accounting regulations. This role offers a competitive salary within the range of $173,000 - $176,000 and the opportunity to contribute to impactful philanthropic endeavors.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Access to professional development resources

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in nonprofit finance.
• Ability to communicate accounting concepts effectively to non-finance partners.
• Familiarity with grantmaking or fiscal sponsorship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning activities including budgeting and analysis.
• Lead financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Design reporting strategies to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Budget development

Financial reporting

GAAP

Cash management

Nonprofit finance and accounting regulations

Business taxes

Banking and debt financing instruments

Communication of finance concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Apply locations RPA New York, NY Remote - New York Hybrid time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR1327 The Director, FP&A is responsible for managing financial planning activities, such as budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and long-term financial planning for the organization. This position is responsible for the budgeting process for RPA and provides timely and insightful analysis to all core stakeholders.

Core Accountabilities

Budget and Forecasting

Partnering with the CFO, the Director of FP&A manages the budgeting process that provides knowledge and accountability to P&L owners and other responsible staff. Provides reporting to core P&Ls for understanding of revenue and expenses; provides business intelligence and analysis around profitability, realization, etc. to better inform individual lines of business as well as the overall RPA business model. Thought partner to CFO, COO and CEO on scenario planning for multi-year operating and capital budget expenditures.

Information and Business Advice

Leads the organization on FP&A and financial reporting content knowledge and best practices and provides financial education to the finance team and the broader organization. Partners with SVP’s of service lines to model client-level profit and loss and pricing.

Financial Reporting

Responsible for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial reports including internal and external monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Manages and maintains a strict deadline to close the financial activities of the month, including the preparation and analysis of the monthly balance sheet and statement of activities. Reviews monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of all accounts. Ensures alignment with budgeting process.

Insights and Analytics

Design and create reporting strategies and templates. Lead execution of complex reports, identifying and interpreting complex patterns and trends, and translating those insights into actionable recommendations. Partners with business leads to develop KPI’s for performance and partners with IT to deliver data for performance monitoring.

Relationship Management

Contribute to the management of partnering relationships with internal clients, building effective working relationships and providing high-quality professional services to support in delivering business strategy and plans. Develops strong working relationships with senior leadership to understand data needs of the organization and trains FP&A staff on delivering analytics to the organization.

Complexity and Problem solving

• Works independently and provides guidance and training to others on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others on achieving full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.

• Works independently and provides guidance and training to others while interpreting and applying comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.

• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Responsible for all decisions related to the management of the function and staff regarding personnel actions, acquisitions and utilization of resources, procedures, and control systems.

• This position is responsible to the CFO and People & Culture to build out the FP&A unit to include providing data analytics and future services.

• Responsible for supervision of the team of analysts and acts in influence role across the organization.

Desired Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

• Knowledge and understanding of general business matters required including budget development, financial reporting, GAAP, cash management, nonprofit finance and accounting regulations (including fiscal sponsorship), business taxes, banking and debt financing instruments (10 years).

• Experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic or related field.

• An understanding of the broad spectrum of private philanthropy, including trends in giving and key issues for individual, family, institutional and corporate donors.

• Ability to effectively communicate accounting and finance concepts to non-finance partners and staff.

• Familiarity with grantmaking, charitable funds, or fiscal sponsorship preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Some travel may be required.

The incumbent in the role must demonstrate a commitment to RPA’s Mission and Values:

At Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, our mission is to accelerate philanthropy in pursuit of a just world, by providing deep global expertise to make philanthropy more thoughtful, equitable and effective.

• We believe that philanthropy can help create a better world.

• We make decisions that center people and communities.

• We believe philanthropy has a responsibility to pursue equity.

• We uphold the highest standards of integrity and trust.

• We are committed to learning and sharing knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcoverage,retirementbenefits,paidsickleave,vacation andholidays,tuition reimbursementand access to professional developmentresources.

The salary range is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Pay Range: $173,000 - $176,000 salary per year.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. The position will remain open until filled.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.

RPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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