Senior Business Manager

Fiscal Management and Oversight

Oversee and supervise the daily activities of the finance staff, such as the Business Manager, Bookkeepers and Finance Administrative Assistants. Monitor budget performance and prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports on financial status of each program to Senior Leadership. In collaboration with program leadership, manage program expenses and ensure programs stay within budgetary guidelines. Develop standard finance workflows to streamline and improve financial processes, such as personal needs allowance (PNA), purchase cards and petty cash requests and distribution. Centralize procurement and invoicing under the Mishkon Finance Department to increase visibility in programs’ spending, improve cost control and prevent overspending. Create standard program billing workflows in the ICF, IRAs and Community Habilitation programs to ensure optimum billing is maintained on a weekly basis.

Leadership and Team Management

Direct supervision of assigned staff, including the Business Manager; Bookkeepers; Fiscal Administrative Assistants. Provide coaching, training and feedback to the Business Manager, Bookkeepers and Fiscal Administrative Assistants through weekly formal supervisions, regular team meetings, to enhance their skills and performance. Foster a positive and productive team culture, ensuring continuous development, effective collaboration, and alignment with divisional and organizational goals through regular feedback, performance evaluations. Train new and existing staff on financial policies and procedures to ensure sustainability and accountability. Participate in and lead performance improvement projects.

Risk Management and Compliance

Develop internal controls and ensure proper maintenance of financial records are in compliance with compliance with federal, state, city and agency standards and policies. Conduct internal audits and ensure proper financial controls are in place. Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong experience in financial management within a nonprofit environment.
• Proven track record of managing budgets, financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience leading teams, managing projects and working cross-functionally.
• Strong management skills, with the ability to utilize data, implement standard work and systems, and continuously improve performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Senior Leadership, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Solution-focused and exhibits enthusiasm and creativity when presented with challenges.