VP/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial strategy and oversee core fiscal operations for an organization based in Troy, New York. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in budgeting, forecasting, grant finance oversight, compliance, and executive reporting while supporting informed business decisions. The role is fully onsite and works closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial planning, accountability, and operational performance.

Responsibilities:
• Advise executive leadership on financial strategy, planning priorities, and fiscal decision-making across the organization.
• Direct the preparation and ongoing management of operating, grant-funded, and capital budgets to align resources with organizational goals.
• Produce financial forecasts, cash flow outlooks, variance reviews, and management reports that support timely and accurate planning.
• Manage the preparation and submission of reimbursement packages, vouchers, and required fiscal reports for government and other funding sources.
• Track grant activity to ensure spending is properly documented, allocated correctly, and maintained in accordance with funding rules and compliance standards.
• Work with program leaders to build grant budgets, adjust funding plans, and identify financially sound approaches to support program delivery.
• Establish and refine finance policies, control practices, and procedures that promote accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide leadership to the finance function in partnership with the Controller, including oversight of departmental priorities and workflow.
• Support month-end financial activities and help maintain reliable reporting processes in accordance with accepted accounting principles.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in finance leadership, including responsibility for budgeting, reporting, and fiscal oversight.
• Strong background in nonprofit financial management, including grant accounting, reimbursement processing, and compliance reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise in annual budget development, budget administration, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, cost allocation practices, and funding compliance requirements, including Uniform Guidance.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reviews, and documentation requests from external or regulatory stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, formulas, and pivot table analysis.
• A CPA or a similar finance credential is preferred.