Finance Director in New York at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Finance Director based in the United States.

This is a senior finance leadership opportunity focused on strengthening the financial health, transparency, and long-term sustainability of a mission-driven organization.
The Finance Director will work closely with executive leadership, an outsourced CFO, and external accounting partners to oversee core financial operations.
You will play a central role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, grant management, audit coordination, and compliance.
The position offers broad visibility across departments and programs, with the opportunity to translate financial data into actionable insights.
You will help ensure resources are managed responsibly while strengthening policies, controls, and financial processes.
Success in this role requires a strategic mindset combined with strong attention to detail and hands-on financial expertise.
This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel and meaningful influence across the organization.

• Collaborate with the outsourced CFO and accounting partner to prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
• Conduct periodic budget audits and analyze budget-to-actual performance across the organization, programs, and departments.
• Support the CFO and participate in Audit and Finance Committee meetings, providing financial oversight, analysis, and reporting materials for the Board of Directors.
• Co-lead the annual budgeting process across departments and programs, ensuring budgets align with organizational priorities and available resources.
• Develop and monitor departmental and grant-specific budgets, providing ongoing financial oversight and variance analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including AP and AR reconciliations, cash flow reporting, statement of activities, and statement of financial position.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures, including appropriate segregation of duties and controls designed to safeguard organizational assets.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the external accounting team and manage the ongoing partnership effectively.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards, including applicable FASB requirements related to net asset classification.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds and ensure appropriate allocation and use of resources.
• Co-manage grant and contract financial activities, ensuring restricted funds are used according to donor and grantor requirements, budgets are maintained, financial reports are prepared, and compliance obligations are met.
• Coordinate and co-manage the annual independent audit and support preparation and review of required IRS filings, including Form 990.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state charitable registration requirements and other relevant financial regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Alternatively, a relevant master’s degree or CPA experience combined with approximately 5–7 years of applicable experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting practices, financial policies, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, including restricted and unrestricted funds, grant accounting, GAAP, and applicable FASB standards.
• Familiarity with audit processes, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit tax requirements such as Form 990.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks or comparable accounting platforms, and budgeting and financial analysis software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate financial records, and meet recurring reporting and compliance deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, external accounting partners, board committees, and cross-functional teams.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, accountability, and commitment to responsible financial stewardship.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $120,000–$140,000, commensurate with educational background, professional experience, and expertise.
• Competitive benefits compensation package.
• Full-time remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and sustainability of a mission-driven organization.
• Broad exposure to executive leadership, board-level financial oversight, grants, programs, and organizational operations.
• Occasional out-of-state travel associated with organizational events and activities.