Director of Finance

$120,000 - $175,000/Yr

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools (NY) - Howard Beach, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Howard Beach, NY

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

Our World Neighborhood Charter Schools seeks to immediately fill the Director of Finance position. This leadership role will be a thought-partner who collaborates with and reports to CEO to assure that the schools' vision, culture, mission and future goals are met. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager who will lead and develop an internal team to support the schools' fiscal management, business planning and budgeting needs. The ideal candidate is organized, optimistic, and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills and is a strong communicator (written and orally). The successful candidate will have a proven track record and experience in accounting, budgeting, contract, grants, and risk management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure the financial integrity of the OWNCS Education Corporation by overseeing and managing all financial functions of the organization
• Manage day-to-day financial tasks including, but not limited to AR/AP, journal entries, deposits, etc.
• Lead and oversee the annual budgeting and planning process with the CEO; review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status
• Manage grant allocations, compliance, and financial reporting requirements
• Serve as a point person for the Board of Trustees Treasurer and Finance Committee
• Establish and maintain a purchasing system that satisfies the requirements for procurement of goods and services
• Establish and maintain a system of controls over cash receipts, deposits, disbursement, and investments
• Establish a system of internal controls for financial operations sufficient to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that accounts are properly stated
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner to CEO, state agencies, and Board of Trustees
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the Board of Trustees
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Board of Trustees
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.A. in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields. Ideally an MBA
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
• 5+ Years of experience working in accounting, finance or related area, preferably in a nonprofit or educational environment
• Mastery of GAAP
• Supervisory Experience
• The ability to travel to each school location (Astoria, Howard Beach, and Corona)

Nice-to-haves

• Robust Analytical Skills
• Experience with and in integrating IT Financial Systems
• Strategic Thinking
• Experience with budget and business plan development

Benefits

• Salary range is $120,000 to $175,000
• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Commuter and Gym Benefits
• Paid time off