Director of Budget and Accounting

FCA is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable children, families, seniors and communities.
Under the direction of the CFO, the Director of Budget and Accounting will oversee all functions related to the budget process and forecasting models, as well as manage other special projects at the request of the CFO.
The Director will plan, evaluate, develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures associated with these areas.
Budget * Manage the annual budget process for the organization including, but not limited to: providing departmental guidance, data and reports; coordinating with and assisting members of the Fiscal Department with their assigned departmental budgets; maintaining the integrity of the budget and personnel data within budgeting system and general ledger; and, preparing budget reports for CFO, Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees.
* Provide collaborative leadership and analytical support in planning and organizing budget development and serve as the primary resource on matters pertaining to budget planning and position control.
* Respond to budget related requests from senior leadership, budget managers and other constituent groups.
* Prepare and/or review budgets for grant proposals, coordinating with fundraising and program areas.
* Ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance of all daily, monthly and year-end financial planning and analytical functions and processes Financial Analysis and Reporting * Perform complex analyses and projections for both planned and ad hoc purposes.
* Manage the quarterly projection process.
Coordinate with and assist members of the Fiscal Department with their assigned departmental projections.
Support departments to ensure budget projection data is complete and accurate and analyze and report on the results.
* Prepare internal financial statements and reports, including year-end results forecast and responds to requests from internal and external constituents for financial data.
* Analyze a variety of financial information (e.
g.
revenues, expenditures, cost projections, etc.
) for the purpose of providing direction and support, making recommendations, maximizing use of funds and/or ensuring overall operations are within budget.
Billing and AR * Ensure compliance with governmental laws and regulations.
* Monitor AR detail to ensure timely collection.
* Respond to inquiries from funding sources.
to resolve problems and/or provide information.
* Maintain historical data and analyses.
Staff Supervision * Effectively manage the direct reports.
Recruit, train and mentor staff.
Set performance plans, monitor progress and complete annual written appraisals; provide and promote appropriate professional development and learning experiences, support and provide direction.
Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
* Work closely with staff to improve existing or introduce new skills and processes, where necessary.
Identify training needs of staff and recommend solutions.
General * Participate in and lead meetings to provide and/or gather information related to budgets, investment, student revenue or receivables.
* Prepare a wide variety of reports for CFO, CEO and Board of Trustees.
* Present information related to budgets, to appropriate senior staff.
* Maintain a variety of reports for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and audit documentation.
* Ensure compliance with uniform guidance code related to cost allocation policies.
* Lead the administration and period review of accounting financial software systems and tools; maintain the integrity of accounting tools and manage user access.
Increase productivity by automating processes.
* Assist with all strategic initiatives undertaken by the Fiscal Department.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
*Qualifications and Requirements include:* * Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required, Master’s Degree or CPA preferred.
* 7+ plus years of related experience required.
* Experience working for a non-profit organization, and public accounting experience preferred.
* Supervisory experience preferred.
*Benefits Include:* * Health/Dental/Vision Insurance * 403 (B) with generous employer contribution * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Life Insurance * Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance * Employee Assistance Program * 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 12 holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $90,000.
00 - $115,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Vision insurance * Work from home Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person