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. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Director of Government Contracts (Hybrid)
The Director of Government Contracts will oversee the billing, budget, and financial analysis functions. The director will be responsible for maintaining financial oversight of grant portfolio of approximately $115M, mainly funded by state and city governments as well as private foundations and individual donations. The Director of Government Contracts will work as part of a team to strengthen the organization’s relationships with funding sources. This position supervises the Financial Analysis and Billing teams.
Location: New York, NY 10020
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.
- This position requires the ability to successfully manage multiple projects under deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and conceptual skills required.
Director of Government Contracts Principal Responsibilities:
- 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, as well as the provision of 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.
- Developing, monitoring, and maintaining internal controls to ensure accurate grouping and reporting of revenue and expenditures.
- Ensuring 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.
- Coordination and delivery of 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.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more!
To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CPA or MBA
- Seven years of relevant billing, budgeting, and financial analysis experience
- At least three years of supervisory experience
- Ability to use an in-house PC-based accounting system in a network environment, including creating, running, and verifying reports
- Advanced expertise with Excel and Word
- Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and conceptual skills
What We Do
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) is an anti-poverty nonprofit serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester County. Through more than 60 programs, it provides emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing, along with health, wealth-building, veterans, disability, youth, and other human services. Its vision is to end homelessness in Greater New York.
