PROJECT FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Company: Tandym Group
Location: New York
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

A New York City-based nonprofit organization is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their staff as their new Project Financial Services Manager. Serving as the primary financial business partner for the policy areas, the Project Financial Services Manager will be responsible for focusing on a range of financial management and organizational tasks.
Responsibilities:

The Project Financial Services Manager will:

• Develop and maintain a detailed spending plan/strategy for complex, multi-funded projects, considering funder preferences and constraints
• Prepare financial reports, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with agreement terms
• Interpret provisions in grant/contract documents relating to payment terms, billing, limitations on cost, and requirements for budget modifications and extensions
• Determine the correct allocation of expenses to funding sources
• Interact with project teams, MDRC's legal department, and funding agencies to resolve financial issues
• Perform financial analysis to support financial planning and decision-making
• Monitor spending, compliance, and potential budget modifications or extensions
• Prepare budget modifications for submission to funders
• Prepare materials and lead meetings for effective management of financial issues
• Identify and report risks related to the completeness, timeliness, budget, or any other area that is discovered during the performance of the work
• Build relationships with leadership, project teams, and all departments throughout the organization
• Help create and maintain a department culture that emphasizes collaboration, contribution, and positive and constructive relationship-building
• Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of related work experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in pre- and post-award management of Federal & Foundation Grants and Contracts, including financial reporting for projects with multiple funding services and compliance requirements
  • Solid understanding of Project Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Cost Allocations, Audit requirements, and Indirect Costs
  • Microsoft Excel proficient
  • Solid analytical and problem solving skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized Desired Skills:
    • Experience Automated Accounting & Budgeting systems and databases

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