Financial Manager, Education

Job Location: 1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NYPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Financial Manager will provide direction and leadership to the day-to-day business functions of the RiseBoro Education division. They will serve as the liaison to RiseBoro’s Administrative Departments including, but not limited to, Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, Receivables, Human Resources, Payroll, Risk Management & IT. In addition, the Financial Manager will track the financial performance of all government-funded contracts and fundraising activities. Specific duties and responsibilities include:Operational:Work with Program Directors to secure appropriate backup source documentation to substantiate invoices and claimsProvide direct support and supervision to any Education staff person assigned with recruitment and/or hiring responsibilitiesOther duties as neededAccounting, Finance & Payroll:Design effective budget models for the Education divisionWork with the Director of Operations to prepare budgets/budget modifications for all grants, non-funded programs, and division operating activitiesMaintain copies of all grant information including but not limited to budgets and work scope for auditing purposesAnalyze financial information to ensure all operations are within budget by performing monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis i.e., revenues, expenditures, and cash managementReport variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period to the finance department and review with program directors; review general ledgers for all contracts monthly to ensure accuracyAssist in the preparation of annual budgets to present to the Finance department and senior managersPerform ongoing forecasting to ensure grants are maximizedReview budgets to ensure compliance with contractual and legal regulationsCoordinate requests to funders for approval to purchase equipment and one-time costs as applicableRequest property codes/cost centers for new grants & contracts and at the start of each new fiscal yearApprove & track requests on all purchasesCoordinate requests to update the accounting database with new vendorsEnsure invoices are sent on time to the Accounts Payable departmentAssist with communication to vendors regarding payments and/or concerns on accountsReview vouchers sent to funding agencies to ensure accuracyIdentify ledger inaccuracies and prepare journals to effect changeReview timecards to ensure timely approval and proper allocation before the payroll cutoff dateEnsure payroll certification reports are reviewed on time; report discrepancies promptly to the Payroll Department, as appropriatePrepare journal entries for all corrections to payroll certifications and retroactive allocationsContribute to the increase of profits by suggesting spending improvementsProvide training to Education Division staff on the use of Yardi systems softwareHuman Resources:Assist in the development and continuous updating of the HRISParticipate in career fairsInitiate timely submission of employee changes via Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) program needs and budgetary considerationsMaintain necessary files for auditsCOMPETENCIESExperience and knowledge of bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial analysis requiredExperience maintaining an HRIS preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to manage time effectivelyPossess a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spiritAbility to work independently and collaborativelyAbility to plan and manage multiple projectsAbility to multitask, prioritize, problem-solve, and execute goalsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related web-based applications i.e. Google Docs, etcAbility to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate discretionCommitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and valuesCommitment to work that supports communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias preferred (i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.)EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university in business, finance, math, or another related field; orAssociate’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of bookkeeping experience; orHigh school diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of bookkeeping experienceHuman Resources or non-profit work experience is a plusEEO/Affirmative Action Policy StatementIt is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.About the companySince 1973, RiseBoro Community Partnership has offered services designed to support every generation and meet the needs of communities. Our divisions encompass seniors, housing, education, health and empowerment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17