Associate Finance Director, HEALI

The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a private, not for profit, health and human services planning, research/public education and advocacy organization that serves as the umbrella for public and non-profit agencies serving Long Island's poor and vulnerable individuals and families. 

The Health Equity Alliance of Long Island (HEALI) is Long Island’s Social Care Network (SCN) of community-based organizations (CBOs) and healthcare providers building a person centric model that integrates healthcare, social care, and behavioral health care. HWCLI is the lead entity for the HEALI Social Care Network.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:  Associate Finance Director

HWCLI seeks an energetic, passionate, and socially conscious individual to support HEALI mission by managing the organization’s finances, budgeting, and grant administration.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in nonprofit organizational finance management, grant budgeting and administration. The primary function of the Finance Manager is to ensure that the day-to-day business and financial operations of the organization run effectively and efficiently, with considerable time spent overseeing the financial components of the organization’s Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver demonstration grant award. This is a new position within the organization and reports directly to the Senior Finance Director.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Management & Oversight, 60%

• Manage a team of 2-3 finance staff;
• Manage the day-to-day financial accounting and management functions of HWCLI;    
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Review, and approve accounting transactions to ensure proper coding in accounting software as needed;
• Supervise the financial reporting verification, payment disbursements, timely correction of any findings, and transaction posting;
• Assist with financial grant management, including preparing and submitting relevant financial reports;   
• Participate in annual budget preparation and reporting processes as needed, including maintaining financial records and statements;
• Monitor spending rates and regularly prepare budget vs actuals reports. Develop financial reports, provide analysis of expenditure trends and develop ad hoc reports as needed;
• Advise leadership with the expenses vs. revenue status; accurately track and analyze expenses and revenue
• Perform other ad-hoc projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director;

Administration & Internal Controls, 30%

• Work closely with colleagues to support efficient and effective office operations as they relate to infrastructure, contractors and vendors, protocol and procedures, and planning;
• Coordinate the implementation and adherence to Internal control procedures;
• Review current service agreements for cost effectiveness and recommend changes as appropriate;
• Develop and/or update office procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness;
• Facilitate all external and internal audits as needed;
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, as well as generally; accepted accounting principles and donor requirements, for both the office and donors;

Other duties, 10%:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored and retained in compliance with current legislative requirements;
• Develop / review, and implement any other relevant policies (T&E, etc);
• Participate in and provide input on relevant vendors selection and processes; optimization
• Other relevant ad hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in fields such as Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration or a related discipline with an emphasis on accounting and financial systems, or equivalent experience working in accounting and finance in a non-profit setting;
• Strong commitment to social justice and HWCLI’s mission;
• 10 years of progressively responsible finance, budgeting, and accounting practices experience required, in a grant-driven, not-for-profit, social services environment; solid understanding of non-profit financial regulations; familiarity with government funding standards preferred;
• 5 years of management-level experience in financial management or administration, with preference for experience in a nonprofit or healthcare setting;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time;
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, initiative, and positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including experience interacting with top management
• Prior team management experience preferred

General skills:

• Strong data management and Excel skills, including querying, pivot tables, and extensive formulaic knowledge
• Experience working with large data sets, data visualization tools, and use of databases
• Experience with main MS Office products; familiarity with HR IT systems, accounting software (such as FundEasy, QuickBooks, PayChex, etc) and banking applications
• Proven track record to work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
• Ability to optimally work with remote teams

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment making a positive impact in our region
• Generous retirement plan with Employer match after 1-year, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time-off
• Hybrid work environment
• Schedule: Monday – Friday

HWCLI is an equal opportunity employer.