Finance Director; Grants

Client: Non-Profit Organization

Job Title: Finance Director

Location: New York City, NY

Salary: $135,000

A mission-driven non-profit organization is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial operations, grant management, reporting, and revenue cycle activities. This leadership role will partner closely with executive management to ensure financial compliance, support strategic decision-making, and maintain the integrity of the organization's funding and reimbursement processes.

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and grant management activities.
• Oversee a complex portfolio of federal, state, city, and private foundation grants.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare and present financial reports for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Manage SCN billing and revenue cycle processes, including claims submission, receivable tracking, reconciliations, and denial management.
• Monitor grant expenditures and funding allocations to ensure compliance and maximize reimbursement opportunities.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial planning, operational initiatives, and strategic decision-making.
• Support audits, funder reviews, and year-end financial reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 6-8+ years of progressive non-profit finance and/or grant accounting experience.
• Strong experience managing federal, New York State, New York City, and private foundation grants.
• Familiarity with funding agencies such as DFTA, DYCD, OTDA, and other government funders.
• Hands‑on experience with SCN billing, revenue cycle management, claims processing, and receivables reconciliation.
• Experience preparing financial reports and analyses for executive leadership and board‑level audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and IF functions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.

• Experience with eMedNY and/or SCN Managed Care billing.
• Prior experience in a leadership role within a non-profit organization.
• Experience handling complex grant portfolios and multi‑source funding environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a leadership role within a mission‑driven organization while making a direct impact on financial strategy, compliance, and operational success.

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