Finance Operations Manager

American Parkinson Disease Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Holiday schedule

Job summary

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is seeking a Finance Operations Manager to join our growing nonprofit team in New York. This full-time, non-exempt role oversees accounts payable and receivable, reconciles bank and investment accounts, and supports financial system integrations to ensure continuous, compliant financial operations.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Operations, you will drive internal controls, assist with audits, and provide backup coverage during

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business/Finance.
• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred; NetSuite and Raiser's Edge NXT experience a plus.
• Experience supporting multi-location or chapter-based organizations preferred.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Strong internal controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly bank and investment reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Review AP/AR transactions and adjustments to ensure internal controls.
• Monitor bank balances and manage fund transfers.
• Support integration of financial management systems (NetSuite, Raiser's Edge NXT).
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and financial analyses.
• Provide backup for AP/AR to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support audits and documentation.
• Collaborate with chapters and leadership on reporting needs.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance related field

Tools

NetSuite

Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is seeking a Finance OperationsManager to join their growing organization.This position is responsible for reviewing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, reconciling banking, and investment accounts, assisting with the ongoing integration of financial management systems, and providing operational backup to ensure the continuity of critical financial processes. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Operations, this is a full-time, non-exempt role.

ABOUT APDA

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $338 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD, and ultimately put an end to this disease.

OUR CORE VALUES

• COMMITMENT: Compassionately provide high-quality service and support.
• RESPECT: Foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible culture.
• COLLABORATION: Establish meaningful relationships to build strong, supportive communities.
• INTEGRITY: Act ethically with honesty, transparency, and accuracy.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Responsibly steward our actions, outcomes, and resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete monthly bank and investment account reconciliations and resolve any outstanding discrepancies.
• Ensure proper internal controls by reviewing AP and AR transactions and adjustments.
• Monitor bank balances and ensure the timely transfer of funds. Maintain regular contact with bank representatives.
• Improve workflows between financial management systems and supporting platforms.
• Troubleshoot integrations between NetSuite, Raiser's Edge NXT, banking platforms, and other operational systems.
• Identify and support automation initiatives.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities. Prepare account reconciliations and financial analyses.
• Assist with audit requests and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Serve as backup for the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Ensure continuity of operations during staff absences or peak workloads.
• Review invoices, vendor maintenance, billing, collections, and cash application activities as needed.
• Process employee expense reports and reconcile credit card accounts.

SYSTEMS & WORKFLOW INTEGRATION

• Monitor financial system workflows to identify data or interface issues, and coordinate with IT, software vendors, and business stakeholders to resolve problems.
• Recommend process enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.

LEADERSHIP & CHAPTER SUPPORT

• Partner with chapter leaders and administrative staff on financial transactions and reporting needs.
• Provide guidance and training on financial processes and system usage.
• Promote standardized procedures across all chapters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting preferred, NetSuite and Raiser’s Edge NXT experience a plus.
• Experience supporting multi-location or chapter-based organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, internal controls, financial systems, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• High integrity, collaborative mindset, and mission-driven focus.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Starting Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 Annual salary based on background and experience.
• American Parkinson Disease Association also provides an attractive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan, and generous paid time off in addition to standard holidays.

APDA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.