Finance Manager

Food Bank of Central New York • Syracuse, NY

9h • $70,601 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager participates in and manages the overall planning and execution of daily operations related to finance within Food Bank of Central New York. This role supports the organization’s mission of leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our region by ensuring strong financial stewardship and compliance that enables education, advocacy, and the distribution of nutritious food. Responsibilities include preparation and analysis of financial reports, tracking expenditures and grants, budgets, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders. The Finance Manager oversees completion of the monthly financial close process in conjunction with the VP of Finance and CFO, provides direct supervision and support to Finance Coordinators, and ensures that all financial processes and procedures meet organizational standards of confidentiality and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or management role overseeing accounting or finance operations.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of accounting or finance and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Clear and effective communication abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial users.
• Strong attention to detail
• Integrity and ethical judgment

Nice To Haves

• Additional Accounting-related certifications a plus.
• Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and facilitate month-end closing process
• Manage and maintain financial reporting and analysis
• Ensure confidentiality and implementation of internal controls
• Lead finance projects, including system upgrades and implementations.
• Establish and manage relationships with vendors and partner agencies as needed
• Collaborate with departments to assess financial information support needs
• Maintain awareness of current financial trends, as well as regulatory and legal requirements related to financial management
• Partners with leadership to establish and achieve organizational goals.
• Provides direct supervision, coaching, support, and coverage to assigned employees, including conducting regular check-ins, performance reviews, development planning, and addressing team conflicts in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Exercises sound judgment and makes informed decisions within the scope of responsibility and subject matter expertise.
• Model leadership that reflects and promotes Food Bank of Central New York’s core values and strategic vision.
• Monitors and manages departmental resource needs, budget considerations, and grant compliance requirements.
• Represents the Food Bank in relevant forums at the local, state, and national levels.
• Actively participates in leadership team meetings and contributes to organizational strategy, policy development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support other efforts within the Food Bank as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for Full Time Employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 7 paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, generous PTO, administered 401(k) after 1 month with employer match after 1 year, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager