Vice President of Finance

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Description
Position Summary
HeartShare Human Services of New York empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and children and families in need, through comprehensive programs and unwavering advocacy. With over a century of commitment to the New York City community, HeartShare remains a leader in delivering compassionate, high-impact services across the five boroughs.
The Vice President of Finance – G&A is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic financial oversight and operational leadership across Treasury and Accounts Payable functions. Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP ensures optimal cash management, banking relationships, liquidity planning, policies & procedures, and efficient disbursement of funds to support HeartShare’s mission and operations.
Directly Supervises (title(s)): Chief Accountant and Staff Accountants - Banking (Total Staff of 18)
Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position
Strategic Leadership

• Lead, manage, and develop the Treasury and Accounts Payable teams, ensuring high standards of performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO on liquidity strategies, funding needs, risk management, and process improvements.
  

Treasury Management

• Oversee day-to-day cash management and forecasting to ensure liquidity and financial flexibility.
• Maintain and strengthen banking relationships; negotiate terms and manage banking services and fees.
• Develop and implement short-term investment strategies for surplus cash in alignment with organizational goals and risk tolerance.
• Monitor debt compliance, covenants, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the Administrator for the organization’s banking platform.
• Oversee the process for financing related to loans, bonds, and refinancing.
  

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, staff reimbursements, and other disbursements in compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Drive improvements in the AP processes, including automation and vendor management systems.
• Ensure compliance with IRS 1099 reporting and other regulatory obligations.
• Oversee the organization’s corporate credit card program.
• Co-lead the vendor onboarding process with the Purchasing and Procurement department.
  

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and monitor robust internal controls to prevent fraud, mitigate risk, and ensure accuracy in financial transactions.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure clean audit results.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage the administrative department payroll recording for the Agency.
• Forecast and monitor the G&A Budgets.
• Ensure reporting requirements are met including but not limited to CFR, Banking, and Bond reporting.
• Work closely with the administrative teams to ensure efficient financial operations and information sharing.
• Provide financial insights and reports to support decision-making across the agency.
  

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Qualifications
Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; a CPA or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant responsibility for treasury, and accounts payable.
• Nonprofit or human services sector experience required.
• Experience with financial audits, including federal, New York State, and New York City agency audits.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash management, banking platforms, AP systems, and financial compliance.
• Experience using NetSuite is preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls.
• Outstanding Excel skills including but not limited to pivot tables.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication (both verbally and written), and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, drive efficiencies, and build collaborative relationships.
  

Benefits
What we offer once YOU join our growing family:
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal)
• Professional development opportunities
• Team environment
• Medical and dental benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
• 403(B) retirement plans
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
• Employee assistance program
  

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to
About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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