Finance Director

Bethesda House of Schenectady•Schenectady, NY

3d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc. is seeking an experienced, strategic Finance Director to guide the financial future of its organization, whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through supportive housing and comprehensive services. Working directly with the Executive Director, the Finance Director will lead financial operations, strengthen internal controls, oversee government grant compliance, and support sound financial decisions and long-term sustainability. The role supervises the Accounting Supervisor and oversees Custodial Accounts/Representative Payee bookkeeping functions. This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $85,000–$90,000. The organization offers medical and dental benefits, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
Experience in budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting, grant compliance, and audit coordination.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and applicable government funding requirements.
Experience supervising accounting staff or overseeing financial operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks or comparable systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Commitment to Bethesda House's mission and ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and lived-experience backgrounds.
Valid New York State driver's license and access to reliable transportation for job-related duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit organizations with government-funded programs.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Director on financial strategy, cash flow management, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Develop and monitor the annual operating budget and multiyear financial projections; analyze funding agreements and prepare compliant program budgets.
Monitor government grants and contracts to ensure expenditures are allowable, properly documented, and consistent with funding requirements.
Review monthly and year-end financial statements, analyze budget-to-actual performance, and present financial reports to the Board of Directors' Finance Committee.
Establish and monitor financial controls; coordinate annual audits and applicable single audits; and serve as the primary liaison with independent auditors and government funders.
Oversee timely and accurate fiscal reporting to federal, state, county, and city funding agencies, including HUD, NYS OTDA, ESSHI, and other government-funded programs.
Supervise the Accounting Supervisor and oversee Custodial Accounts/Representative Payee bookkeeping functions.