VP/Director of Finance

Description We are seeking a VP/Director of Finance in Bronx, New York. The job function involves overseeing all financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, external reporting, and providing support to other team members. The industry of operation is education, specifically within a charter school environment. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with the senior leadership team to identify strategic priorities and construct budgets that support these priorities. Generating accurate financial forecasts and budgets on a regular basis. Developing analytic tools to examine revenue and expense trends and patterns to inform key decisions by the senior leadership team. Researching, developing, and implementing systems and processes for causal analysis and dissecting budget variances. Evaluating monthly financial results and proactively communicating with relevant senior leaders. Collaborating with the senior leadership team to develop and regularly examine division budgets and spending trends. Overseeing financial procedures and policies, and evolving financial processes. Leading the annual audit process. Ensuring timely account reconciliations, including accounts receivable and payables. Overseeing the annual job offer process in partnership with Human Resources. Analyzing and approving financial statements. Creating a monthly reporting package for the Board of Trustees. Preparing and overseeing all aspects of financial compliance, including all external reporting. Collaborating with the Director of Development and others to prepare fiscal grant management reporting. Working with auditors to prepare tax filings. Requirements Proven experience in a similar role, such as VP or Director of Finance. Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions, including Accounts Payable (AP) and Auditing. Ability to manage an Annual Budget and oversee Budget Processes. Proficiency in FUND E-Z software. Experience in Grant Management. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude. BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus. Relevant detail oriented certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .