Director of Finance

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as a thought-partner to the CEO and Board of Directors team in strategic decision making and financial planning as ArtsWestchester continues to enhance its services and build capacity.

This is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing all financial management, reporting, and compliance functions for a complex, high-volume organization that administers grants to hundreds of external organizations while managing its own diverse portfolio of programs and funding streams. The Director will lead and manage a team of accounting contractors, ensuring the rigor, accuracy, and timeliness required to support both day-to-day operations and long-term organizational health.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a non-profit leader to optimize the internal capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization with an annual operating budget of $6MM and Capital Budget of $11MM.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for the Board and all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors, accounting firm and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors; and assess any necessary changes.
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the senior leadership team; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep the senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Manage accounts receivables and accounts payables in partnership with the accounting firm
• In collaboration with the Director of People and Workplace, maintain contracts, tenant management and financial management/reporting systems; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow remain steady and support operational requirements.
• Manage the full lifecycle of incoming grant contracts, from review and acceptance through compliance, monitoring, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and organizational policies.
• Ensure appropriate policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the Board of Directors.
• Manage banking relations, including treasury, investments and debt service.
• Provide coverage support to Director of People and Workplace

 Insurance Administration

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s insurance administration program (General Liability, D&O, Workers Compensation), including policy placement, renewals, claims management, and carrier relationships, to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility.
• Serve as primary liaison with insurers, brokers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate coverage, risk mitigation, and cost-effective insurance solutions
• Oversee claims administration processes to ensure timely resolution, accurate documentation, and minimal financial impact on the organization

 QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor of Arts required, MBA/MPA/CPA or related degree preferred
• At least 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally5+ years of broad financial and operations management experience
• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area, and has preferably overseen a human resources function previously
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• A track record in grants management
• Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals across the organization including best practices in human resources activities
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of ArtsWestchester

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS

• Full-time position, occasional weekends and evenings
• Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in the office / 1 day remote
• Benefits include: Health Insurance (employer pays portion of health premium); Vision/Dental options; 401k with Employer match; Life Insurance; Paid Family Leave; Paid Time Off; Parking

To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Finance Director”