Director, Finance & Accounting

About Our Client

A not-for-profit company based in New York, dedicated to making a positive impact in its community.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on planning, resource allocation, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and revenue generation.
• Develop key performance indicators and leadership reporting to support organizational performance monitoring.

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, payroll, and month-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and reserve management.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and systems.

• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders.
• Develop financial forecasts, multi-year projections, and scenario analyses.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Support leadership in evaluating program performance and resource allocation decisions.

• Oversee grant accounting, compliance, reporting, and restricted fund management.
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses across programs, grants, and funding sources.
• Monitor grant expenditures and compliance with donor and funding requirements.
• Partner with development teams on grant proposals, budgets, and financial reporting.

• Coordinate annual audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee preparation and filing of IRS Form 990 and related regulatory reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals.
• Oversee employee performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Manage external auditors, consultants, and service providers.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progressive finance and accounting experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audit management.
• Leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
• Experience in nonprofit finance and accounting, including:
• Fund accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing annual audits, IRS Form 990 preparation, working with external auditors
• Managing grants, restricted funds, donor reporting, and funding compliance requirements.

• CPA / MBA

• Competitive annual salary range starting at $150k
• Comprehensive standard benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a contribution within the not-for-profit sector.

Interested? Apply today.