Director of Government Contracts & Financial Strategy

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (including Paid Birthday

Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York is seeking a Director of Government Contracts (Hybrid) to oversee billing, budgeting, and financial analysis for a $115M grant portfolio funded by state and city governments and foundations. The Director will supervise the Financial Analysis and Billing teams and work with program leadership to strengthen funding relationships.

You will report to the Controller and collaborate with Program Directors to provide fiscal guidance, develop forecasts, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA/MBA a plus.
• Seven years of billing, budget, and financial analysis experience, including at least three years supervising.
• Experience with an in-house accounting system and ability to generate reports.
• Advanced Excel/Word skills; ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, budgeting, audit, forecasting, reporting for all contracts.
• Present financial information and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead meetings with Program Directors and Controller to guide fiscal data.
• Prepare weekly cash flow projections.
• Review and distribute the billing matrix monthly.
• Maintain internal controls for revenue and expenditures.
• Ensure timely budget vs actual statements and analyze variances.
• Mentor and supervise the Financial Analysis and Billing teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Conceptual skills

Project management

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA/MBA a plus

Tools

Excel

Word

In-house accounting system

Job description

Volunteers of America Greater New York is seeking a Director of Government Contracts (Hybrid) to oversee billing, budgeting, and financial analysis for a $115M grant portfolio funded by state and city governments and foundations. The Director will supervise the Financial Analysis and Billing teams and work with program leadership to strengthen funding relationships.

You will report to the Controller and collaborate with Program Directors to provide fiscal guidance, develop forecasts, and ensure