Job Details
Job Location
1474 GATES AVENUE – BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$80,000.00 – $80,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Financial Manager will provide direction and leadership to the day-to-day business functions of the RiseBoro Education division. They will serve as the liaison to RiseBoro’s Administrative Departments including, but not limited to, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, Receivables, Human Resources, Payroll, Risk Management & IT. In addition, the Financial Manager will track the financial performance of all government-funded contracts and fundraising activities. Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Operational:
- Work with Program Directors to secure appropriate backup source documentation to substantiate invoices and claims
- Provide direct support and supervision to any Education staff person assigned with recruitment and/or hiring responsibilities
- Other duties as needed
Accounting, Finance & Payroll:
- Design effective budget models for the Education division
- Work with the Director of Operations to prepare budgets/budget modifications for all grants, non-funded programs, and division operating activities
- Maintain copies of all grant information including but not limited to budgets and work scope for auditing purposes
- Analyze financial information to ensure all operations are within budget by performing monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis i.e., revenues, expenditures, and cash management
- Report variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period to the finance department and review with program directors; review general ledgers for all contracts monthly to ensure accuracy
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets to present to the Finance department and senior managers
- Perform ongoing forecasting to ensure grants are maximized
- Review budgets to ensure compliance with contractual and legal regulations
- Coordinate requests to funders for approval to purchase equipment and one-time costs as applicable
- Request property codes/cost centers for new grants & contracts and at the start of each new fiscal year
- Approve & track requests on all purchases
- Coordinate requests to update the accounting database with new vendors
- Ensure invoices are sent on time to the Accounts Payable department
- Assist with communication to vendors regarding payments and/or concerns on accounts
- Review vouchers sent to funding agencies to ensure accuracy
- Identify ledger inaccuracies and prepare journals to effect change
- Review timecards to ensure timely approval and proper allocation before the payroll cutoff date
- Ensure payroll certification reports are reviewed on time; report discrepancies promptly to the Payroll Department, as appropriate
- Prepare journal entries for all corrections to payroll certifications and retroactive allocations
- Contribute to the increase of profits by suggesting spending improvements
- Provide training to Education Division staff on the use of Yardi systems software
Human Resources:
- Assist in the development and continuous updating of the HRIS
- Participate in career fairs
- Initiate timely submission of employee changes via Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) program needs and budgetary considerations
- Maintain necessary files for audits
COMPETENCIES
- Experience and knowledge of bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial analysis required
- Experience maintaining an HRIS preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Possess a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to plan and manage multiple projects
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, problem-solve, and execute goals
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related web-based applications i.e. Google Docs, etc
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretion
- Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
- Commitment to work that supports communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias preferred (i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university in business, finance, math, or another related field; or
- Associate’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of bookkeeping experience; or
- High school diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of bookkeeping experience
- Human Resources or non-profit work experience is a plus
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.