Job Overview – Vice President of Finance
Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000/year
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Vice President of Finance in New York, NY for our client, supporting financial leadership, operational oversight, and strategic decision-making within a nonprofit environment. This hybrid role serves as a key partner to the CFO, overseeing core finance functions including accounting, budgeting, grants, and audit. The position requires strong leadership experience, knowledge of government-funded programs, and the ability to manage large teams and complex financial operations.
Responsibilities as the Vice President of Finance:
- Finance Leadership: Oversee accounting, payroll, AP, AR, budgeting, grants, and audit functions across the organization.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor direct reports while overseeing a large finance team.
- Strategic Partnership: Partner with the CFO on financial planning, decision-making, and operational initiatives.
- Financial Reporting: Oversee financial statements, audits, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Banking and Cash Management: Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and credit facilities.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams, vendors, and funding agencies to support financial operations and reporting.
Qualifications for the Vice President of Finance:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, CPA or advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience: 7+ years of experience within nonprofit or social services organizations is required, with 2+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience working with government-funded programs and NYC agencies is required.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and accounting systems is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex operations and teams are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.