Director of Government Contract

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position… 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

CPA/MBA a plus

Responsibilities

Reports to the Controller and assumes comprehensive oversight of billing, budgeting, audit, financial forecasting, reporting, and administrative functions related to all contracts.
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.
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.
Prepare and present weekly cash flow projections.
Review and distribute the billing matrix monthly.
Developing, monitoring, and maintaining internal controls to ensure accurate grouping and reporting of revenue and expenditures.
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.
Review allocation methodologies and time studies.
Supervise direct reports to ensure accurate and timely vouchering, budgeting, and financial analysis of all contracts.
Coordination and delivery of the CFR and other external reports with related supporting schedules.
Mentor, train, and take responsibility for the overall performance of the team in achieving its various functions.