Finance Manager

Dress for Success Worldwide is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 139 cities in 22 countries. To date, we have helped over 1.3 million women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org  to learn more. Dress for Success Worldwide is the managing entity for the organization and its global affiliate network.

Job Description:

Dress for Success Worldwide seeks a talented and motivated individual to join our finance team in a hybrid capacity in our New York offices. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Manager will be an integral part of our small, highly productive operations team.

Essential Functions:

The Finance Manager’s primary responsibilities are for the preparation of financial reporting and analysis, budget development and forecasting, and the accounting for all payroll and employee benefit activities. This role will support the Chief Operating Officer in the annual budgeting process, support our annual audit process, and be required to perform ad-hoc financial analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the development department in preparation of financial statements for grant applications and reporting; assist with the analysis of external financial statements as required
• With the Chief Operating Officer, develop consistent transparent methodology for functional expense allocation with emphasis on ease of implementation in support of financial statement preparation
• 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
• Prepare and execute bank reconciliations ensuring complete documentation and accuracy
• Review weekly expense requests for coding and accuracy prior to submittal to accounts payable for processing
• 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
• Prepare, reconcile and maintain schedules for balance sheet accounts such as receivables, prepayments, investment accounts, payables, accruals, deferred income etc.
• As required, prepare analyses of balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Monthly reconciliation revenue, including in-kind with development team
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
  • 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 administrative, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Detail oriented, resourceful, collaborative, and agile
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Impeccable judgment and discretion
• Exceptional project management, time management and organizational skills

Required Education and Experience:

• 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.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Bill.Com or Stampli.com, Microsoft Office, other accounting software for non-profits.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a business schedule from Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Employees must work 35 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Limited travel may be required.

Work Environment

Dress for Success Worldwide offers a congenial work environment. The dress code is business smart/business casual and employees work on-site in our New York City office three days per week and remotely two days per week.    

Dress for Success Worldwide maintains a COVID-19 weekly testing policy and is taking appropriate measures to ensure the safety and health of our employees, volunteers, and clients.

Physical Demands

Employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds in performing regular office duties and managing records, files, and materials.

Work Authorization

Employment at Dress for Success Worldwide is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check with ClearStar, reference checks, and your ability to meet the terms of current immigration laws, which require every new employee to provide documentation that proves identity and demonstrates authorization to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Dress for Success Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of their demographic background. We do not make hiring decisions on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and thoughtful cover letter to jobs@dressforsuccess.org with “Finance Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls or recruiters.