Director of Finance and Data Analytics

Director of Finance & Data Analytics

Location: New York, NY | Work Model: On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salary: $120,000–$150,000

About the Role

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in NYC is seeking a Director of Finance & Data Analytics to work closely with the CFO and lead financial planning, analysis, reporting, data analytics, and revenue management. This is a hands‑on leadership position that combines strategic financial planning with accounting oversight and technology-driven process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A , including annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and multi-year planning.
• Develop financial models and analyze programs, contracts, and organizational performance to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with department leaders on budgets, cost management, and financial planning.
• Oversee financial reporting, dashboards, and data analytics using Tableau or similar tools .
• Manage the revenue cycle, including billing, invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliations.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, month‑end close, and other accounting activities.
• Support audits, compliance, internal controls, and government/institutional contract reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate finance processes using AI, technology, and emerging tools .
• Evaluate and implement financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvements.
• Lead and mentor finance team members while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA, MPA, or CPA preferred .
• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis.
• Strong expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing staff, projects, or functional areas.
• Experience with government, institutional, nonprofit, or grant‑funded contracts strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with Tableau, ERP systems, and financial reporting platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve financial workflows and analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

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