About this opportunity
Randall's Island Park Alliance lists this Chief Financial Officer opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department: Administration
Job Type: Full-Time; Year-Round; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; Exempt
Salary Rate: $170,000-$185,000
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package 60 days following date of hire (health, dental, vision insurance, free life insurance, paid time off, free parking onsite, commuter benefits, etc.)
Work Location: Randall's Island Park, New York, NY 10035 – Icahn Stadium (three days per week in person)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. (“RIPA”, “Alliance”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with an operating budget of $11M. The Alliance works with the City of New York to provide a dynamic destination through a wide range of sports venues, cultural events, educational opportunities and environmental exploration at Randall’s Island Park (the “Park”). RIPA is responsible for stewarding 330 acres of parkland and sustains, develops, maintains and programs the Park.
The Alliance is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Reporting to the President, the CFO will serve as the organization’s senior financial leader and will be responsible for strong fiscal stewardship and for helping shape the financial future of an expanding, mission-driven organization. The CFO will work in close partnership with the President, Chief of Staff and other members of the leadership team, including the Board of Trustees to ensure RIPA’s financial strategy supports capital improvements, athletic fields, programming, community access initiatives and long-term sustainability. The CFO will oversee a team of two people.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a core member of the leadership team, helping shape the organization’s long-term financial strategy
Identify opportunities to strengthen revenue mix, optimize reserves and invest assets to support sustainability
Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budget forecasting, payroll, liquidity management and financial reporting
Ensure accurate, timely financial statements and reporting for leadership, Board Committees and meetings
Lead Finance, Audit and Investment Committees with thoughtful analysis, reporting and long-term planning
Report to and collaborate with the Treasurer of the Board and Committee Chairs of the Board to prepare for Committee and Board meetings
Lead, mentor and develop members of the Finance team
Assist the Development and Programming departments to provide financial information for grant proposals and other financial information
Work closely with the Development and Programming departments to track grants and provide accurate reports for donors
Develop financial models that support operational needs, capital growth and programmatic expansion
Develop long-range financial projections, cash flow forecasts and scenario planning to anticipate operational, capital and programmatic costs
Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the President and Chief of Staff, including revenue and expense forecasting, cost allocation and financial planning, working closely with department leads
Monitor actuals against budget and provide timely, proactive analysis and recommendations throughout to the Board on at least a quarterly basis, with monthly information provided to leadership
Evaluate and recommend investment strategies consistent with nonprofit best practices
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard organizational assets and reduce risk
Provide financial review of major contracts and vendor agreements
Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, audits, tax filings and government grant requirements
Manage the full annual audit process
Manage relationships with auditors, financial institutions, investment advisors, and other key financial partners
Ensure strong reserve management and risk mitigation practices
Secure comprehensive insurance coverage while collaborating with the Chief of Staff and Office Manager on HR practices, employee benefits and organizational risk including cybersecurity
All other tasks as assigned
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field plus 10 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, plus 15+ years of relevant experience
Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant compliance and diverse revenue structures
Proactive, strategic, and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate challenges and plan for long-term financial sustainability
Experience working with investment portfolios and reserve strategies
Demonstrated success building financial infrastructure in growing organizations
Highest level of ethical standards including confidentiality, discretion, good judgment and transparency with processes
Proven ability to collaborate and build positive working relationships across the organization
Excellent planning, analytical and modeling skills
Ability to shift priorities and focus, when needed
Flexibility to work outside of typical work hours
Motivated and focused, able to work independently and as part of a team
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in the non-profit or public sector
Personal interest in public green spaces
The Randall's Island Park Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in a diverse and an inclusive workplace and environment.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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