Nonprofit Finance Director: Budgeting & Reporting

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Rescue Fund in New York, NY, seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting. The role ensures compliance with nonprofit regulations, strengthens internal controls, and supports strategic decision-making for program funding and grants.

The incumbent will manage cash flow, annual audits, and contract billing while coordinating with the CFO/CEO to optimize resource allocation and financial governance in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent field; MBA or other advanced degree; CPA license desirable.
• Minimum five years of senior level experience in nonprofit sector and w/or equivalent business experience, with at least ten (10) years in a senior management position.
• Nonprofit or government contract experience preferred; familiarity with NYC contracting agencies (DHS, HRA, OMH) processes and systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, modeling).
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred; financial dashboarding (Power BI or similar) a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash reconciliation, disbursements, advances, cash movement and off-balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead annual budgeting and planning process with the CFO; monitor financial status for senior leadership.
• Analyze and present financial reports; prepare donor segment materials and oversee all accounting areas.
• Coordinate annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and finance committee.
• Analyze data to identify risks and improvement opportunities; manage cash flow forecasting.
• Implement and maintain contracts management and financial reporting systems; ensure invoicing and cash collection schedules.
• Update and implement policies and procedures for the finance department; provide guidance to CFO/CEO.
• Present to Senior Management, vendors, and auditors; support ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial reporting

Nonprofit governance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent

MBA or other advanced degree

CPA license desirable

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Passport

SMS

PIP

Job description

Children's Rescue Fund in New York, NY, seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and reporting. The role ensures compliance with nonprofit regulations, strengthens internal controls, and supports strategic decision-making for program funding and grants.

The incumbent will manage cash flow, annual audits, and contract billing while coordinating with the CFO/CEO to optimize resource allocation and financial governance in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.