Senior Accountant of Grant Management and Budgeting

Title: Senior Accountant of Grant Management and Budgeting

Report to: Executive VP of Finance 

Status: Full-Time/Exempt 

Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000/ Annually 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Hybrid   

Office Location: New York, NY 10017

Organization Overview:

HousingPlus is a value driven nonprofit organization focused on assisting women in building community and transforming their lives.  HousingPlus is actively seeking to provide support, training and opportunities that foster growth and well-being for its staff as well as the women we serve.

The mission of HousingPlus is to provide permanent, affordable housing and comprehensive services to women, including women with children, and gender expansive people to support them in overcoming poverty, homelessness, addiction, trauma and the effects of incarceration, in order to build lives of stability, and to define and realize goals for themselves and their families. Since its beginning in 2002, HousingPlus has worked to address the lack of housing and services for women who have historically been underserved and marginalized, especially women impacted by the criminal justice system, and for the past 10 years, also female Veterans. Over the next three years, HousingPlus’ programs will continue to grow, along with its commitment to serving vulnerable populations. 

Please consider joining a team committed to building brighter futures for all!

Please visit our website for more information regarding our organization: www.housingplusnyc.org.

Please do not call or email HousingPlus regarding the status of your application.

Position Summary:

Housing Plus is seeking a Senior Accountant of Grant Management and Budgeting within its Finance department. This position reports to the Executive VP of Finance. The Senior Accountant of Grant Management and Budgeting duties includes creating budgets for the organization for final board approval. Maintain KPIs and report same to program administrators and management.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with diverse organization staff, in a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Experience with working with program directors to review budgets and spending trends.
• Ability to review budgets vs actuals periodically and suggest and perform budget adjustments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Requires excellent communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and prepare organization line item budgets, including annual budget forecast.
• Review actual spending and staffing patterns monthly and make adjustment as necessary.
• Manage government grants and invoice government funders monthly.
• Work closely with the payroll department to update staff cost distribution as needed.
• Oversee and advise on cost allocation.
• Review and update OPTS & fringe benefits cost allocation quarterly.
• Maintain monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each program within the organization.
• Prepare all foundation/private funding budgets and reporting schedules.
• Prepare budget for any/all new project.
• Communicate with outside stakeholders to ensure grants are funded timely.
• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger for all revenues and expenses vs budget.
• Work with third parties and provide documents for all funding renewals and new contracts.
• Interface with auditors and provide data and documents to auditors as required.
• Work on ad-hoc and special projects as requested by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization.
• At least 5 years of budget and reporting experience.
• Experience with government funders a plus.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits

403B Matching 

Supplemental Insurance at your discretion 

Access to discounted entertainment benefits