Sr. Director, Finance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting, Financial Reporting & Internal Controls

• Provide leadership and oversight for all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure adherence to established closing schedules.
• Maintain and continuously strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and financial systems to safeguard organizational assets and minimize risk.
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting of restricted funding, net assets, and functional expense allocations.
• Oversee revenue cycle management, revenue recognition and reconciliation processes for government contracts, foundation grants, Medicaid, managed care and other revenue sources.
• Monitor accounts receivable, reimbursement trends, cash collections and aging reports to optimize organizational cash flow. 
• Oversee balance sheet analysis and all account reconciliations.
• Review financial performance trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary.

Treasury and Cash Management

• Oversee treasury and cash management activities to maximize cash flow, interest earnings, and ensure timely completion of all bank reconciliations.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and short- and long-term cash management strategies.

Grants, Contracts & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, city, foundation, and donor requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), cost allocation methodologies, and reimbursement requirements.
• Partner with program leadership and the Grants & Contracts team to maximize contract reimbursement and financial performance.
• Oversee indirect cost rate development, submission, and implementation.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Provide ongoing financial forecasting, variance analysis, and recommendations to support organizational decision-making.
• Together with the Sr. Director of Grants, Contracts and Budget, lead the agency-wide budgeting process in collaboration with executive leadership, program leadership and department heads. 
• Develop and maintain staffing models, financial planning tools and budget assumptions to support organizational decision-making.
• Present financial performance metrics to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership to identify operational efficiencies and opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability.

Audit, Tax & Regulatory Reporting

• Lead the annual independent financial statement audit and Single Audit process.
• Coordinate preparation of all audit schedules, supporting documentation, and management responses.
• Prepare and ensure timely completion of all regulatory filings, including: 
  • New York State Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs)
  • Federal Indirect Cost Rate Proposals
• Support the preparation and review of the annual Form 990 and Form 5500, including supporting schedules in partnership with external auditors and executive leadership. 
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, funders, and financial consultants.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead the optimization and ongoing enhancement of Sage Intacct and related financial systems.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations leadership regarding integration and optimization of ADP Workforce Now and other enterprise systems.
• Evaluate, implement, and improve financial reporting tools, dashboards, automation initiatives, and business processes.
• Oversee outsourced billing relationships and ensure effective performance management of vendors supporting revenue cycle operations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making throughout the finance function.

Leadership & Organizational Partnership

• Directly supervise the Assistant Controller, AP Manager and Payroll Manager and provide leadership, mentorship and accountability across the finance department.
• Establish performance expectations, support professional development, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Partner with program, operations, human resources, development, and executive leaders on strategic and operational initiatives.
• Develop and deliver financial training and education to program leaders and staff to strengthen financial literacy and accountability across the organization.
• Support organizational change initiatives and promote alignment with CASES' mission, values, and strategic goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including significant leadership experience in nonprofit organizations.
• Minimum of 5 years managing and developing professional finance staff.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing complex government funding portfolios, including federal, state, and municipal grants and contracts.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, fund accounting, GAAP, and financial statement preparation.
• Extensive knowledge of government reimbursement methodologies, indirect cost allocation, and grant compliance requirements.
• Experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and Single Audits.
• Experience managing annual audits and regulatory reporting processes.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct or comparable ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex financial analysis.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success leading teams through growth, change, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, social justice, and the mission of CASES.

Our Values

At CASES, we like to move with PURPOSE, which reflects our values:

PEOPLE| Hold people’s stories with dignity

UNITY| Commit to a shared mission

RESPECT| Celebrate the strength of diversity

PROGRESS| Always work to improve

OPTIMIZE| Make the best use of resources

SOLUTIONS| Work together to solve problems

EMPATHY| Seek to understand others