Foundation Finance Manager  HV-NTPI-9896

Hudson Valley Community College • City of Troy, NY

2d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Finance Manager is responsible for the full range of financial, accounting, audit, investment, and fund management functions of the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation. This role reports to the Chief Advancement Officer / Executive Director of the Foundation and also supports the Foundation Board of Directors and its Finance Committee, ensuring strong internal controls, compliance, accurate reporting, and stewardship of more than 300 donor-restricted funds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in analysis, maintaining financial accounts and records
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Mastery of non-profit accounting regulations and terminology and ability to successfully manage an annual audit.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Blackboard, Raiser’s Edge suite of products including Financial Edge.
• Experience in a higher education not-for-profit environment.
• In depth understanding of fundraising and how it relates to non-profit fund management/bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Leads the annual audit process and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional reporting requirements.
• Supports Board committees with financial materials, analysis, and governance documentation.
• Oversee investment manager relationships and monitor endowment performance.
• Manages endowment payouts, fund activity, and compliance with donor agreements and NYPMIFA standards.
• Partners with the Executive Director and board leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Tracks financial performance and supports purchasing and departmental planning.
• Produces monthly financial statements and board level reporting packages.
• Manages cash flow, liquidity, and fund balance tracking to support operational needs.
• Handles day to day accounting, gift and revenue processing, payables, receivables, and reconciliations.
• Ensures accurate classification and recording of all financial activity.
• Works in partnership with other Foundation staff, including the Advancement Operations Manager and Director of Operations to ensure all financial, database, and accounting systems are working in tandem with one another.
• Will work to integrate the Blackbaud Financial Edge system into the existing Blackbaud suite of products, including Raiser’s Edge.
• Establishes and maintains fund records across systems.
• Assists other Foundation staff with the preparation of financial data needed for donor stewardship reports and responds to fund related inquiries.
• Will be trained on the full suite of Blackbaud products including Raiser’s Edge
• Works closely with the Scholarship Coordinator to determine annual scholarship fund availability, award cycles, and reconciliation with academic and communications teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers.
• HVCC also has a generous leave policy.
• If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees