Finance Manager

Manager of Finance – Non-Profit

Full-Time Position - Hybrid

New York, NY

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000

Job Description: National Dance Institute is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our finance team in a hybrid capacity in our Harlem offices.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Manager of Finance will integrate into our small, highly productive team. The role’s primary responsibilities are for the preparation of financial grant reporting and analysis, grant budget development and forecasting, and the accounting for all payroll and employee benefit activities. The role will support the Director of Finance and Administration in the annual budgeting process. The role will also support our annual audit process and be required to perform ad-hoc financial analyses. The role will also occasionally provide support for events and performances throughout the year. The role is expected to be in the office 3 days per week and may have required weekend or evening work when providing support for events and performances.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization providing the highest quality arts education programs to over 6,500 NYC public school children each year. The candidate must be a detail-oriented, quick learner, who is solutions-oriented, a creative thinker, a team player and deadline sensitive.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with development department in preparation of financial statements for grant applications and reporting; assist with the analysis of external financial statements as required.
• With the Director of Finance and Administration, develop consistent transparent methodology for functional expense allocation with emphasis on ease of implementation in support of financial statement preparation.
• With Senior Accountant, maintain organization restricted revenue tracking including multi-year pledges and grants.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll journal entry ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Prepare bi-weekly retirement plan contributions for payment.
• Ensure accurate accounting of employee benefit activity.
• Maintain point-of-sale equipment used during NDI events for merchandise sales including training new users.
• In coordination with Senior Accountant, prepare and execute bank deposits ensuring complete documentation and accuracy.
• Review expense reimbursements for coding and accuracy prior to submittal to accounts payable for processing.
• Manage administrative petty cash including annual canister campaign and bucket brigade.
• Assist in preparation of schedules and collection of support documentation for annual audit.
• Review processes with an eye on eliminating bottlenecks and improving efficiency; identify opportunities for additional process automation.
• As required, prepare analyses of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Support NDI events and performances as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience, Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 5-years’ experience in non-profit finance and accounting.
• Grant management experience, working with a grant portfolio of multiple funders with various compliance requirements and deadlines within a non-profit setting.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Experience and knowledge of performing arts budgeting and accounting a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Bill.Com, Microsoft Excel.
• Effective oral and written communication, and administrative skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work, multiple requests or assignments, and deadlines.
• Excellent ability to work well in a team environment, and maintain good working relationships with staff, vendors, auditors, donors, and partners.
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills.

Compensation:

• Salary range $80,000 to $85,000 depending upon skills and experience.
• Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with eligibility for company match and contribution after 2 years of service.
• Health Care, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking Flexible Spending Accounts available, along with HRA plan.
• 18 holiday days including between Christmas and New Years and extended Labor Day break plus one floating holiday.
• 10 vacation days, 2 personal days and 7 sick days.

NDI is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to select, place, train and promote the best-qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law.