Director of Finance- NYC

Organization: Sustainable South Bronx

Position Title: Director of Finance

Location: 1231 Lafayette Avenue, 4th floor., 4th floor, Bronx, New York, NY, 10474, US

Hours and Compensation: Full time. Competitive compensation and benefits

Application Deadline: not listed

Organization Overview

Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) works to address economic and environmental issues in the South Bronx – and throughout New York City – through a combination of green job training, community greening programs, and social enterprise.

Description

SSBx is currently seeking a dynamic, full-time Director of Finance to join our senior management team. The Director of Finance will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of SSBx’s financial activities as well as long-term financial planning. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, experienced and talented individual who seeks to have a central role in the development of a nonprofit organization with ambitious plans for growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors the annual budget in coordination with senior management and the Board of Directors
• Appraises the organization’s financial position and provides regular financial reports to the Board of Directors
• Oversees cash, investment, and asset management; maintains relationships with various vendors, including all financial service providers
• Ensures that fiscal requirements for grants and contracts are identified, realized and monitored; prepares periodic reports to funding sources
• Performs all accounting functions and facilitates the completion of the annual financial audit and tax returns
• Formulates, recommends and implements sound fiscal policies, procedures and controls
• Oversees the development of and adherence to internal control policies

Qualifications

The Director of Finance will be a seasoned and mature leader with at least 5 years of broad finance experience in a nonprofit and/or corporate setting. S/he will ideally have experience managing finance (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) for a nonprofit with multiple funding sources including government contracts as well as foundation/corporate grants. The Director will have the following experience and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred but not required)
• Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, cost allocation, forecasting, compliance, and reporting
• Experience working with information technology to manage/optimize accounting software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for working at a nonprofit organization committed to social justice

Competitive compensation and benefits. SSBx is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter addressed to Michael Brotchner, Executive Director, to: finance{at}ssbx.org. The subject line of the email should read “Director of Finance.” Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and applications will be considered on a rolling basis.