Finance Manager

Family & Children's Service of Ithaca•City of Ithaca, NY

9d•$75,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Finance Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the agency’s fiscal department. The role is responsible for the integrity of financial transactions, long-term budgetary planning, and supervision of the accounting team. The Finance Manager collaborates with Program Directors to align financial resources with agency goals and manages the data systems that inform the organization’s fiscal health. The position oversees financial recordkeeping, reporting, budgeting, audit coordination, payroll review, and finance-team staffing. It also manages the organization’s grant lifecycle, including compliance, expenditure tracking, and preparation of financial and narrative reports for funders, the Board of Directors, and leadership.

Requirements

MBA or equivalent advanced degree plus two years of related experience; or eight years of paid experience in increasingly responsible financial, administrative, and supervisory roles within a nonprofit or business organization.
High proficiency in commonly accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and advanced knowledge of financial computer systems.
Proven experience in staff supervision, including performance evaluation and team development.
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, implement, and evaluate complex administrative and program activities.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or master’s degree specifically in Accounting or Finance.
Significant experience managing nonprofit fiscal operations, including grant tracking and OMH/Medicaid reporting.
Experience with centralized data management frameworks and pulling data from disparate software platforms, such as QuickBooks, payroll systems, and EHRs.
Ability to maintain a sense of humor and tact under stress, along with a high degree of adaptability to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

Maintain complete and systematic records of financial transactions, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll, in accordance with audit requirements.
Prepare internal and external financial reports.
Participate in developing and managing information systems, overseeing the collection and accuracy of financial data.
Partner with the Executive Director in planning and developing agency programs.
Lead preparation and management of the annual budget for all agency programs.
Coordinate with external auditors, provide required documentation, and maintain internal audit controls and tracking procedures.
Oversee recruitment for the finance team, including interviewing and recommending hires or salary adjustments in accordance with EEO directives.
Review agency payroll for compliance with policies and government regulations.
Oversee the lifecycle of organizational grants and ensure compliance with funder guidelines, restrictions, and reporting timelines.
Track, reconcile, and monitor grant expenditures and budgets in coordination with the finance team and bookkeeper.
Prepare accurate financial and narrative grant reports for funders, the Board of Directors, and leadership, detailing project progress, outcomes, and financial statements.