Director of Finance

ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves over 4,000 children annually through high-quality, outcomes-driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services. With over $30 million in annual funding, the organization provides children and their families with the support they need to overcome adversity, thrive, and pursue their dreams.

Northside has been a staple of the Harlem community since its founding in 1946 and a pioneer at the intersection of education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children. Several of its programs were the first in Harlem and established the standard of care for many social service agencies. Northside's founders, Doctors Kenneth, and Mamie Clark were psychologists whose breakthrough Black/White Doll Study was used as evidence in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared public school segregation unconstitutional. The philosophy behind this landmark decision, now on its 70th anniversary, continues to inspire Northside to create and drive innovative programs that focus on the strengths of families and the importance of children's self-esteem.

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JOB SUMMARY

To drive financial planning and analyze performance and risks, including investment assessments. A strategic thinker and effective leader, committed to making cost-effective decisions. Responsible for monitoring, administering, supervising, overseeing, and providing leadership for all financial operations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and oversight. Maintain a strong relationship with the Board of Directors, providing information as requested and needed. Critically review procedures for billing, accounts receivables/payables, and payroll, recommending changes to enhance payment collections.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise financial operations staff, including the preparation of financial analysis and budgeting of contracts.
• Collaborate with other Department Directors and Chiefs to implement cost-effective financial and MIS procedures.
• Oversee billing and payment vouchers.
• Manage accounts payable.
• Handle accounts receivables and collections.
• Supervise payroll processes.
• Administer insurance matters.
• Oversee taxes and ensure timely filing of 990 tax returns.
• Manage cash, including banking relations, bank accounts, statement reconciliations, and cash reports.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual postings, reconciliations, closings, and reports for management, the finance committee, the Board of Directors, and others, including timely cash flow reports.
• Compare operating reports to forecasts and budgets, including variance analysis.
• Ensure timely responses to funding agencies regarding billing and CFR matters to accelerate cash collections.
• Expand data processing capabilities of financial operations.
• Establish and document accounting and financial operations systems, controls, and procedures.
• Conduct capital investment analysis.
• Provide budget and actual financial information, data, and analysis for Northside Center programs and internal operations (e.g., Human Resources, Clinic, School, Head Start, Fund Development office, facilities management, and independent public accountants).
• Supervise accurate and timely external independent audits.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Implement processes and software for procurement, AP,AR, and finance support

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Ability to work with a diversity of people, negotiate effectively, specifically with the various departments within the organization
• Strong writing, relationship development, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Critical thinker, analytical, and detail-oriented
• Team player, flexible, and agile with the ability to work in a complex and fast-paced environment and manage multiple relationships and projects under deadlinesCreative, strategic, and results-oriented

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent work ethic
• Commitment to working in a mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated personal ethics and values
• Cross-team collaboration and cooperation
• Team player who works well with a diverse group of people

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required (MBA, M.S. & CPA desirable)
• 6-10 Years of Not-For-Profit experience, with knowledge of grant and government contract reporting and requirements
• Excellent Knowledge of reporting and record keeping procedures

COMPENSATION: $127,000 - $142,000