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About the Role

DreamYard seeks a Director of Finance to own accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, grant finance, reporting, audit, and internal-control functions. This role translates financial information into clear recommendations for leadership and the Board, manages the accountant, and ensures timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial operations, combining strategic planning with hands-on review.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual organization-wide budget process, including calendar, templates, assumptions, department targets, and final budget consolidation.
Distribute monthly budget-to-actual reports and conduct variance reviews with budget owners, updating forecasts and action plans.
Maintain a rolling cash-flow forecast, monitor liquidity, and alert leadership to potential shortfalls or financing needs.
Prepare quarterly forecasts, multi-year financial scenarios, contingency plans, and trend analyses.
Prepare Finance Committee and Board materials, including financial statements and budget-to-actual results.
Partner with the COO and external financial consultant on financial strategy and risk management.
Participate in Leadership Team meetings, connecting financial decisions to the organization's mission and equity commitments.
Own the monthly close process, reviewing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll entries, and accruals.
Review the trial balance and reconcile all balance-sheet accounts monthly, investigating unusual items.
Produce monthly GAAP financial statements and management reports.
Maintain the chart of accounts, dimensions, reporting structures, and supporting workpapers.
Review grant and contract agreements, documenting funding details and restrictions.
Maintain grant budgets and revenue schedules, reconciling restricted net assets and grant expenses.
Coordinate with Development and Program teams to verify coding, allowable costs, and reporting data before submission.
Oversee government contract billing portals and schedules, tracking submissions and collections.
Review financial reports for funders and ensure reported amounts align with the general ledger.
Collaborate with the Director of Development on reconciliation reports and meetings.
Lead the annual financial-statement audit, preparing timelines, request lists, and coordinating responses.
Maintain and update finance policies, approval limits, segregation of duties, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant terms, and regulatory filings.
Supervise the accountant through clear work assignments, coaching, and training.
Improve and document finance workflows, standardize reports, reduce manual work, and strengthen data access.
Administer and optimize Sage Intacct and connected finance tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Seven or more years of progressively responsible nonprofit accounting and finance experience, preferably in a grant-funded organization.
Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, audit preparation, and internal controls.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial reporting, restricted contributions, government contracts, grant accounting, and revenue recognition.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, identify risks and trends, and convert findings into practical recommendations.
Experience supervising accounting staff and setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and follow-through.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters to diverse stakeholders.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, time management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to DreamYard’s mission, core values, and anti-racism commitment.

Skills

GAAP
Nonprofit financial reporting
Restricted contributions
Government contracts
Grant accounting
Revenue recognition
Advanced Excel
Accounting systems
Sage Intacct
Financial statement analysis
Risk identification
Trend analysis
Supervision
Communication
Attention to detail
Time management
Collaboration
Problem-solving

Location

Bronx-based

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Seven or more years of progressively responsible nonprofit accounting and finance experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
CPA is a plus

Salary/Compensations

$125,000-$140,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Generous paid time off

About the Company

DreamYard is a Bronx-based arts and social justice education organization that partners with young people, families, and schools to expand pathways to equity and opportunity.
DreamYard is committed to being an anti-racist organization and to advancing its mission through strong community partnerships, sustained learning, and responsible stewardship of resources.

Equal Opportunity

DreamYard is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
DreamYard welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds; Bronx-based and Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.