Careers In Nonprofits Hiring for Finance Project Manager Job at Brooklyn, NY Full Time

Are you a mission-driven professional with 3+ years of accounting experience?

We are currently in search of a Finance Project Manager for a Community-based Non-profit Organization. The position isbasedin Brooklyn, NY. This is a Full-Time, Direct-Hire, and hybrid position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Community-based Non-profit Organization

LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY

POSITION TITLE: Finance Project Manager

SALARY: $65,000-$80,000/annual

Is This Your Dream Job? The Finance Project Manager provides key financial support to the Design & Construction team and is responsible for the billing, accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and KPI tracking of this important business unit. The position reports to the Controller but is located in the Design & Construction office and closely supports the Vice President, Capital & Landscape Management in administering and monitoring the financial systems, workflow processes and activities that are integral to the operations of the Design & Construction Department and which contribute to the ongoing successful operation of the organization.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related field

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an accountant for a nonprofit organization or public agency

• Experience in at least one or more of the following core accounting areas: general financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable budgeting

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes):

• Passion for the Organization’s Mission & Core Values: A passion for parks and environmental conservation combined with a commitment to treating others with respect, appreciating individual differences and embracing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Ethics & Integrity: Earns the trust and respect of others through a consistent commitment to integrity, honesty and professionalism in all interactions.

• Accounting Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general bookkeeping and all aspects of general ledger accounting to manage and maintain books of record. Understands the concepts involved in maintaining a system of internal controls and knows the principles of financial auditing.

• Fiscal Accountability: Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions.

• Organization & Accountability: Meticulously well-organized with diligent attention to detail, ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and takes pride in consistently producing accurate, timely and quality work products with minimal supervision.

• Planning, Organizing & Problem-Solving: Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives and ensures the optimal use of resources to effectively solve problems and accomplish work objectives. Alerts others to possible problems in a timely fashion and knows when to seek support and direction from others to solve problems, while offering possible solutions. Acts on solutions selected and decisions made.

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Committed to working in collaboration with others, promoting cooperation and commitment to others and being a positive team contributor.

• Customer Service: Exhibits a strong commitment to delivering excellent and responsive service to internal and external customers.

• Technology: Proficient with automated technologies that support area of responsibility including G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in an interior office setting which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unusual elements

• Requires use of a desktop, laptop, or video display terminal

• Requires routine physical movements with limited physical exertion required

• Ability to communicate, receive and understand information through oral and written communication and proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Requires communicating information with co-workers, stakeholders and/or the public; reading correspondence, instructions and/or technical documents; writing correspondence and/or reports and filling in forms

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location