Director of Government Contract

About the role

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays. Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day.

Responsibilities

• Oversee billing, budget, and financial analysis functions.
• Maintain financial oversight of a grant portfolio of approximately $115M, mainly funded by state and city governments as well as private foundations and individual donations.
• Strengthen the organization’s relationships with funding sources.
• Supervise the Financial Analysis and Billing teams.
• Reports to the Controller and assumes comprehensive oversight of billing, budgeting, audit, financial forecasting, reporting, and administrative functions related to all contracts.
• Review, present, and offer recommendations on financial information to senior and program management by conducting critical analysis of financial trends affecting the organization’s bottom line.
• Provide recommendations for operational enhancements based on robust analytical procedures.
• Participate in regular meetings with Program Directors and Controller to provide guidance, deliver and explain fiscal data, and actively participate in the management of the designated portfolio.
• Prepare and present weekly cash flow projections.
• Review and distribute the billing matrix monthly.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate grouping and reporting of revenue and expenditures.
• Ensure that budget vs. actual financial statements are produced in a timely manner, reviewed, and analyzed.
• Communicate significant variances and their causes to programs and senior management with recommendations for corrective measures.
• Review allocation methodologies and time studies.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure accurate and timely vouchering, budgeting, and financial analysis of all contracts.
• Coordinate and deliver the CFR and other external reports with related supporting schedules.
• Mentor, train, and take responsibility for the overall performance of the team in achieving its various functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA/MBA a plus.
• Seven years relevant billing, budget, and financial analysis experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge and ability to use an in-house PC-based accounting system in a network environment, including ability to create, run, and verify reports.
• Advanced expertise with Excel/Word is essential.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday