Director of Finance and Data Analytics

Vaco Recruiter Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Director of Finance & Data Analytics for a mission-driven nonprofit in New York City. You will partner with the CFO to lead FP&A, financial reporting, data analytics, and revenue management, combining strategic planning with oversight of accounting processes.

You will build financial models, manage budgets, dashboards (Tableau), and automate workflows using AI and emerging tools, while mentoring the finance team and presenting insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis experience.
• MBA/MPA/CPA preferred.
• Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting expertise.
• Experience with government, nonprofit, or grant-funded contracts preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; Tableau and ERP systems helpful.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A including budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and multi-year planning.
• Develop financial models; analyze programs, contracts, and organizational performance.
• Partner with department leaders on budgets, cost management, and financial planning.
• Oversee reporting, dashboards, and data analytics with Tableau or similar tools.
• Manage revenue cycle: billing, invoicing, collections, cash application.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and accounting activities.
• Support audits, compliance, internal controls, and contract reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate finance processes with AI and emerging tools.
• Evaluate financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvements.
• Lead and mentor finance team members, collaborating cross-functionally.
• Present financial insights to senior leadership.

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

MBA/MPA/CPA preferred

Tools

Tableau

ERP systems

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Finance & Data Analytics

Location: New York, NY | Work Model: On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salary: $120,000–$150,000

About the Role

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in NYC is seeking a Director of Finance & Data Analytics to work closely with the CFO and lead financial planning, analysis, reporting, data analytics, and revenue management. This is a hands‑on leadership position that combines strategic financial planning with accounting oversight and technology-driven process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, including annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and multi-year planning.
• Develop financial models and analyze programs, contracts, and organizational performance to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with department leaders on budgets, cost management, and financial planning.
• Oversee financial reporting, dashboards, and data analytics using Tableau or similar tools.
• Manage the revenue cycle, including billing, invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliations.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, month‑end close, and other accounting activities.
• Support audits, compliance, internal controls, and government/institutional contract reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate finance processes using AI, technology, and emerging tools.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvements.
• Lead and mentor finance team members while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA, MPA, or CPA preferred.
• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis.
• Strong expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing staff, projects, or functional areas.
• Experience with government, institutional, nonprofit, or grant‑funded contracts strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with Tableau, ERP systems, and financial reporting platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve financial workflows and analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

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