Sr. Director, Finance

Job Title: Senior Director of Finance/Controller

Job Summary:

CASES is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public safety by reducing incarceration, improving behavioral health outcomes, promoting recovery and rehabilitation, and creating opportunities for success in the community. With an annual operating budget of approximately $80 million, CASES delivers innovative, evidence-based programs funded through a diverse portfolio of government contracts, foundation grants, and earned revenue sources. CASES seeks a strategic, collaborative, and hands-on finance leader to serve as Senior Director of Finance/Controller. This position is responsible for leading the organization's accounting, financial reporting, revenue management, audit coordination, and internal control functions. The Senior Director will oversee a team of approximately 15 finance professionals and provide strategic leadership for accounting, financial reporting, audit, compliance, treasury and financial operations across the organization. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this individual will help shape organizational strategy while ensuring strong fiscal stewardship and compliance with federal, state, city, and private funding requirements.

Salary: The salary range for the Senior Director of Development is $140,000 - $160,000 per year. Shift Hours: This position is full-time working Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Location Address: 25 Chapel St, 11th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid (for roles that have at least 1 full day remote per week).

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.

What We’re Looking For:

Education & Experience

• 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.

Preferences:

• CPA preferred.
• MBA, MPA, or other advanced degree preferred.

Specifications for Physical Requirements:

• Work in an office environment that is well-lit and well-ventilated
• May require prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds at times, and occasionally reach and bend

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days
• 12 Paid Holidays per year.
• Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%.
• Employee Referral Program

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

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for. CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm 35 hours per week excluding breaks