Director of Finance

About NYRP  

New York Restoration Project (NYRP) believes that access to nature is a fundamental human right. We work to ensure that all New Yorkers have equitable access to green space. For over 25 years, NYRP has invested in and stewarded parks and gardens throughout the city’s five boroughs to strengthen communities, promote food sovereignty, and counter environmental and social injustice.  

Position Summary  

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance & Accounting (DOF) manages the organization’s finance and accounting functions. This individual provides direct supervision to the outsourced financial accounting team and will work collaboratively across departments at NYRP. The DOF will be a key strategic partner and advisor to the Senior Staff, Trustees and department heads on all financial and business matters, providing leadership to guide and shape the organization’s financial strategy to support its fiscal health.   

Principal Duties and Responsibilities  

• Oversee Accounts Payable functions.  
• Ensure all bills are approved and paid in a timely manner.  
• Support outsourced accounting team as appropriate.  
• Oversee Accounts Receivable functions.  
• Ensure all invoices are paid in a timely manner.   
• Manage organizational cash position and facilitate drawdowns/transfers.   
• Analyze monthly financial statements and provide feedback to the accounting team.  
• Present financial statements to Senior Staff, Trustee Leadership and Finance Committee monthly.   
• Update and manage the cash flow forecast, to be reviewed with the Leadership Team monthly.   
• Create and manage the annual organizational budget, including all departmental and/or programmatic budgets.   
• Conduct monthly meetings with all department heads to review budget versus actuals reports.  
• In collaboration with the Advancement (fundraising/development) team, create budgets for grants.  
• Provide interim and final fiscal reports for funders on an as-needed basis.  
• Manage organizational insurance renewals and requests.   
• Manage critical accounting and finance relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.  
• Oversee all accounting and finance staff and vendors.  
• Collaborate with all department heads to ensure fiscal information is flowing in a timely and useful manner.  
• Manage relationships with all banks and financial institutions.  
• Serve as liaison to the Finance Committee.  
• Maintain updated and documented fiscal policies and procedures.  
• In collaboration with the outsourced accountant, oversee the annual audit process.  
• Review the fiscal software needs of the organization annually and make recommendations to the Leadership team as appropriate.   
• Update the fiscal component of the NYRP strategic plan as needed.  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA are a plus.  
• Minimum of five years demonstrated management experience within an accounting or finance department.  
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting is required.  
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.  

Ideal Candidate Competencies  

• Independent, self-starter with the ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize work schedules.  
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; positive, friendly, and helpful demeanor.   
• A team collaborator who is skilled at working with different communication styles, and various levels of understanding of financial statements. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.   
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the New York Restoration Project  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise the work of others.  
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately.   
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with great attention to detail.