Senior Director of Finance

Her Justice•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Her Justice is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and with women and gender diverse people living in poverty in New York City. We recruit and mentor volunteer lawyers to provide free legal help in the areas of immigration, family, and matrimonial law to address individual and systemic legal barriers. 100% of our clients are living in poverty in the five boroughs of New York City.  In FY2024, 92% of our clients were women of color, 85% were survivors of intimate partner violence, 70% were mothers, and 49% spoke a primary language other than English. Since 1993, we’ve provided life-changing free legal help to over 45,000 women and children and we’ve pursued policies that have bettered the experiences and outcomes for hundreds of thousands more. Her Justice is committed to creating a more fair and functional civil justice system for New Yorkers, so they can build safer, freer futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in finance or accounting, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., Nonprofit Administration, Accounting, Finance Administration).
Experience in non-profit financial management, budgeting, audit, and compliance.
Knowledge and management of government contracts, including city, state, and quasi-government structures
Experience with PEO platforms.
Experience working with senior leadership and Boards.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial operations in a lean environment.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and/or Raiser’s Edge a plus.

Responsibilities

Support and advance the organizational vision of Her Justice, ensuring that budgets and financial plans align with organizational priorities, available resources, and operational realities.
Partner with the Executive Team to support planning, providing financial data, analysis, and recommendations to inform decision-making.
Serve as a key financial partner to the Board of Directors.
Lead the Audit & Finance Committee in collaboration with the Deputy Director and the Board Treasurer, preparing financial reports and supporting materials to facilitate effective oversight and governance.
Directly supervise and manage the Finance Manager, providing clear direction, oversight, and accountability for day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.
Build strong cross-functional relationships across Development & Communications, Legal Programs & Policy, and People & Operations to ensure financial processes support organizational needs.
Assess all financial systems and processes and make recommendations for improvements to increase efficiency, ease of reconciliation, and accurate and timeline reporting.
Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial stewardship across the organization.
Ensure all financial reporting, accounting systems, and ledgers comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulatory standards.
Monitor and manage organizational cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
Maintain internal controls, financial policies, and processes to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
Manage relationships with external partners, including auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
Oversee the work of the Finance Manager, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all financial processes, including month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, payroll processing, and transaction-level financial activities.
Establish clear workflows, expectations, and review processes to ensure effective division of responsibilities between oversight and execution within the finance function.
Oversee payroll operations and partner with People & Operations on benefits administration, including retirement plans, renewals, and PEO management.
Partner closely with the Development team on recording, reporting and reconciling all sources of income, including government contracts and grants, corporate and foundation funding, individual giving campaigns, and fundraising events.
Responsible for developing and maintaining government and foundation grant budgets, financial reporting, invoicing and compliance across contracts and audits.
Lead and oversee the annual budgeting process, partnering closely with department and program leaders to develop realistic, mission-aligned budgets.
Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates and analysis to leadership.
Develop and maintain financial forecasts to support short- and mid-term planning.
Identify trends, variances, and risks, and provide recommendations to support informed operational decision-making.
Lead the annual audit process and act as the primary liaison to external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP compliant financial statements.
Maintain documentation and processes to support audit readiness and compliance.
Oversee tax filings and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
With the strategic guidance of the Deputy Director, serve as the primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors Audit & Finance Committee, providing updates on financial performance, budget status, and key financial considerations.
Prepare accurate and clear financial materials and presentations to support Board meetings and governance.