Description

We are seeking a Director of Budget and Contracts to lead the organization's budgeting, forecasting, and contract management functions. This role will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring strong financial oversight, compliance, and alignment between funding, staffing, and program operations.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director of Budget and Contracts will oversee the development and management of the agency's operating budget and contracts across city, state, federal, and private funding sources. This role will lead financial planning efforts, monitor performance, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and organizational sustainability.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the annual operating budget process, including timelines, assumptions, and agency-wide coordination
• Develop multi-year financial forecasts and scenario planning to support strategic growth and sustainability
• Prepare contract and grant budgets, including cost allocations and financial narratives for proposals
• Monitor contract spending and provide guidance to program leadership on budget alignment and compliance
• Analyze budget vs. actual performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Produce financial reports for leadership, funders, and Board presentations
• Maintain and enhance financial dashboards and reporting tools for program and department use
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements
• Strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support audits, including preparation and coordination of required documentation
• Oversee contract renewals, including financial review and risk assessment
• Supervise and develop budget and contracts staff, promoting accountability and strong performance

Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on financial planning and contract management
• Promote consistency in financial practices across programs
• Identify financial risks early and implement practical solutions
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Programs, HR, and Compliance
• Foster ownership and accountability for budgets at the program level

Requirements
• BA in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 3 years of applicable non-profit and/ or government experience
• Demonstrated skill with databases and spreadsheet software
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, writing, and problem-solving skills
• Deep understanding of nonprofit and government accounting standards (GAAP)

Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced proficiency with budgeting and financial software
• Strong Excel skills including cost allocation modeling
• Working knowledge of funder reporting portals (i.e. the NYC portal PASSPort), reimbursement systems and the government invoicing process
• Knowledge of cost allocation principles, indirect cost rates, and allowable cost rules
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
• Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Excel, PPT