Strategic Nonprofit Finance Manager

African American Policy Forum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401(k) option

Technology stipend

Professional development stipend

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

African American Policy Forum (AAPF) in New York City seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a nonprofit setting. This full-time role partners with leadership to align financial planning with program goals and ensure strong internal controls.

The Finance Manager will manage grants, audits, payroll, and contracts, driving data-driven strategies and risk mitigation while maintaining compliance with nonprofit regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience within a nonprofit accounting or finance department.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Familiarity with Bill.com, Harvest, Rippling or similar platforms strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the organization’s annual budget and long‑term financial strategy.
• Collaborate with department heads to create program budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Monitor cash flow and forecast future financial needs.
• Record transactions in accordance with GAAP and prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Oversee payroll processing and compliance with legal requirements.
• Provide financial analysis to support decisions on initiatives and partnerships.
• Manage audits, internal controls, and external vendor contracts for cost‑effectiveness.
• Coordinate procurement processes and vendor selection.

Skills

GAAP

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

Bill.com

Harvest

Rippling

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

African American Policy Forum (AAPF) in New York City seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a nonprofit setting. This full-time role partners with leadership to align financial planning with program goals and ensure strong internal controls.

The Finance Manager will manage grants, audits, payroll, and contracts, driving data-driven strategies and risk mitigation while maintaining compliance with nonprofit regulations.