Chief Financial Officer at PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect

Our client, a nonprofit human services organization based in New York City that provides housing, supportive services, and community programs to individuals and families in need. Their mission is centered on helping vulnerable populations achieve stability and self-sufficiency through housing assistance, case management, job readiness, and health services. At this time, they are seeking a new Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial strategy, compliance, and long-term sustainability. To be considered for this role, candidates must have nonprofit financial management experience and a track record of working with the various government agencies in New York City that the organization partners with.

Responsible for the Overall Financial Management of the Organization, including ensuring that Financial Statements are free of material misstatements and that the organization’s Internal Control System reduces Audit risk to a low level

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversees the Accounting Department, including the Payroll Unit, in their day-to-day functions.
• Works with other Department heads to ensure that the Agency-wide Internal Control System is effective.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• Reviews existing Accounting procedures and Internal Control System, to determine their adequacy and effectiveness. Makes recommendations for changes and improvements, as deemed necessary.
• Provides guidance to Senior Accounting Department personnel with regard to the preparation of Financial Statements, on an Accrual Basis.
• Ensures that the Financial Statements are prepared Quarterly, on a Program-specific basis, and on a Consolidated basis, or, as may be requested by the CEO.
• Reviews all financial statements, including Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets, Statement of Activities, as well as schedules comparing actual expenses to budgeted Amounts, for each program.
• Advises the CEO on a timely basis of projected surpluses on any program and makes recommendations to the CEO.
• Reviews all reports of claims submitted to Funding Sources for completeness and accuracy.
• Oversees the preparation of Budgets and Budget Modifications, and obtains the CEO’s approval prior to finalization.
• Works with External Auditors to ensure that all required Financial Statements and schedules, including Form 990 Schedules, are provided timely.
• Makes presentation to the Board of Directors or its designated Committee regarding the financial condition of the organization, as may be requested by the CEO.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new areas.
  
  

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Superior analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of continuous experience working on NYS and/or NYC DSS/DHS/HRA contracts, a plus
• Proficient with MOCS/NYC Passport and NYC DSS contract management systems, a plus
• Ability to develop DSS/DHS/HRA program budgets under tight deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and creating Excel spreadsheets, as the main word document used between AAPCI and the City
• Proficient in database and accounting application software such as SAGE Impact and payroll software such as ADP
• Experience managing mixed and complex revenue streams (government and public funding, philanthropic support, etc.).
• Experience in the oversight and review of financial transactions
• Superior analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others; ability to supervise and support staff.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to develop and install program procedures.
• Strong leadership skills and strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long‐standing business relationships.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation highly preferred.
• Eight (8) to (10) ten years of experience in financial management required.
• Experience working with New York State and New York City contracts is required
  
  

The compensation for this position ranges from $200,000.00 - $240,000.00. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O’Connor Davies TalentConnect (“PKFOD TalentConnect”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD TalentConnect recruiters, partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Please be reminded, PKFOD TalentConnect is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD TalentConnect.