Director of Government Contract

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off including Paid Birthday

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York (VOA-GNY) is seeking a Director of Government Contracts in a hybrid role based in New York, NY. The position oversees billing, budgeting and financial analysis for contracts totaling about $115M from government sources, private foundations and donations.

Responsibilities include leading the Financial Analysis and Billing teams, ensuring internal controls, and reporting to senior management while fostering strong funding relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA/MBA a plus.
• Seven years billing, budgeting & financial analysis exp; 3+ yrs in supervision.
• Experience with in-house accounting system & reporting.
• Advanced Excel/Word skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, budgeting, audit, financial forecasting, reporting & admin for contracts.
• Present financial information to senior management with trend analyses.
• Lead regular meetings with program directors and Controller.
• Prepare weekly cash flow projections.
• Review and distribute monthly billing matrix.
• Develop and maintain internal controls for revenue/expenditure.
• Ensure timely budget vs actual statements; explain variances.
• Review allocation methodologies and time studies.
• Supervise direct reports on vouchering, budgeting & analysis.
• Coordinate CFR and external reports with related schedules.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Billing systems

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA a plus

Tools

In-house accounting system

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position: Director of Government Contracts (Hybrid)

The Director of Government Contracts will oversee the billing, budget, and financial analysis functions. The director will be responsible for maintaining financial oversight of grant portfolio of approximately $115M, mainly funded by state and city governments as well as private foundations and individual donations. The Director of Government Contracts will work as part of a team to strengthen the organization's relationships with funding sources. This position supervises the Financial Analysis and Billing teams.

Location: New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA/MBA a plus,
• Seven years relevant billing, budget, and financial analysis experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge and ability to use an in-house PC-based accounting system in a network environment, including ability to create, run, and verify reports.
• Advanced expertise with Excel/Word is essential.
• This position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills required.

Director of Government Contracts Principal Responsibilities:

1. Reports to the Controller and assumes comprehensive oversight of billing, budgeting, audit, financial forecasting, reporting, and administrative functions related to all contracts.
2. Review, present, and offer recommendations on financial information to senior and program management by conducting critical analysis of financial trends affecting the organization's bottom line, as well as the provision of recommendations for operational enhancements based on robust analytical procedures.
3. Participate in regular meetings with Program Directors and Controller to provide guidance, deliver and explain fiscal data, and actively participate in the management of the designated portfolio.
4. Prepare and present weekly cash flow projections.
5. Review and distribute the billing matrix monthly.
6. Developing, monitoring, and maintaining internal controls to ensure accurate grouping and reporting of revenue and expenditures.
7. Ensuring that budget vs. actual financial statements are produced in a timely manner, reviewed, and analyzed. Communicate significant variances and their causes to programs and senior management with recommendations for corrective measures.
8. Review allocation methodologies and time studies.
9. Supervise direct reports to ensure accurate and timely vouchering, budgeting, and financial analysis of all contracts.
10. Coordination and delivery of the CFR and other external reports with related supporting schedules.
11. Mentor, train, and take responsibility for the overall performance of the team in achieving its various functions.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.