Job Title: Senior Director of Finance/Controller Job Summary:CASES seeks a strategic, collaborative, and hands-on finance leader to serve as Senior Director of Finance/Controller. This position is responsible for leading the organization's accounting, financial reporting, revenue management, audit coordination, and internal control functions. The Senior Director will oversee a team of approximately 15 finance professionals and provide strategic leadership for accounting, financial reporting, audit, compliance, treasury and financial operations across the organization.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this individual will help shape organizational strategy while ensuring strong fiscal stewardship and compliance with federal, state, city, and private funding requirements.
Salary: The salary range for the Senior Director of Development is $140,000 - $160,000 per year.
Shift Hours: This position is full-time working Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location Address: 25 Chapel St, 11th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.
Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid (for roles that have at least 1 full day remote per week).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounting, Financial Reporting & Internal Controls- Provide leadership and oversight for all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure adherence to established closing schedules.
- Maintain and continuously strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and financial systems to safeguard organizational assets and minimize risk.
- Ensure proper accounting and reporting of restricted funding, net assets, and functional expense allocations.
- Oversee revenue cycle management, revenue recognition and reconciliation processes for government contracts, foundation grants, Medicaid, managed care and other revenue sources.
- Monitor accounts receivable, reimbursement trends, cash collections and aging reports to optimize organizational cash flow.
- Oversee balance sheet analysis and all account reconciliations.
- Review financial performance trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
Treasury and Cash Management
- Oversee treasury and cash management activities to maximize cash flow, interest earnings, and ensure timely completion of all bank reconciliations.
- Manage banking relationships.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and short- and long-term cash management strategies.
Grants, Contracts & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, city, foundation, and donor requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), cost allocation methodologies, and reimbursement requirements.
- Partner with program leadership and the Grants & Contracts team to maximize contract reimbursement and financial performance.
- Oversee indirect cost rate development, submission, and implementation.
Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Provide ongoing financial forecasting, variance analysis, and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
- Together with the Sr. Director of Grants, Contracts and Budget, lead the agency-wide budgeting process in collaboration with executive leadership, program leadership and department heads.
- Develop and maintain staffing models, financial planning tools and budget assumptions to support organizational decision-making.
- Present financial performance metrics to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
- Partner with leadership to identify operational efficiencies and opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability.
Audit, Tax & Regulatory Reporting
- Lead the annual independent financial statement audit and Single Audit process.
- Coordinate preparation of all audit schedules, supporting documentation, and management responses.
- Prepare and ensure timely completion of all regulatory filings, including:
- New York State Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs)
- Federal Indirect Cost Rate Proposals
- Support the preparation and review of the annual Form 990 and Form 5500, including supporting schedules in partnership with external auditors and executive leadership.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, funders, and financial consultants.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Lead the optimization and ongoing enhancement of Sage Intacct and related financial systems.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations leadership regarding integration and optimization of ADP Workforce Now and other enterprise systems.
- Evaluate, implement, and improve financial reporting tools, dashboards, automation initiatives, and business processes.
- Oversee outsourced billing relationships and ensure effective performance management of vendors supporting revenue cycle operations.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making throughout the finance function.
Leadership & Organizational Partnership
- Directly supervise the Assistant Controller, AP Manager and Payroll Manager and provide leadership, mentorship and accountability across the finance department.
- Establish performance expectations, support professional development, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.
- Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Partner with program, operations, human resources, development, and executive leaders on strategic and operational initiatives.
- Develop and deliver financial training and education to program leaders and staff to strengthen financial literacy and accountability across the organization.
- Support organizational change initiatives and promote alignment with CASES' mission, values, and strategic goals.
What We're Looking For:Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including significant leadership experience in nonprofit organizations.
- Minimum of 5 years managing and developing professional finance staff.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing complex government funding portfolios, including federal, state, and municipal grants and contracts.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, fund accounting, GAAP, and financial statement preparation.
- Extensive knowledge of government reimbursement methodologies, indirect cost allocation, and grant compliance requirements.
- Experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and Single Audits.
- Experience managing annual audits and regulatory reporting processes.
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
- Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct or comparable ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex financial analysis.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated success leading teams through growth, change, and process improvement initiatives.
- Ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, social justice, and the mission of CASES.
Preferences:- CPA preferred.
- MBA, MPA, or other advanced degree preferred.
Specifications for Physical Requirements:- Work in an office environment that is well-lit and well-ventilated
- May require prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times, and occasionally reach and bend
Employee Benefits:CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Vacation and Paid Time Off - starting at 25 days
- 12 Paid Holidays per year.
- Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%.
- Employee Referral Program
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
35 hours per week excluding breaks
