Key skills
LeadershipBudgetingCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Provide senior leadership of the FP&A function, including financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across programs and cost centers
- Partner with the Senior Vice President of Finance and Executive Leadership Team to support organizational strategy and financial decision-making
- Translate financial data into actionable insights through variance analysis, trend evaluation, and scenario modeling
- Lead the development and management of the organization’s annual operating and program budgets
- Oversee fiscal management of all funding sources, including federal, state, city, and private grants and contracts
- Support preparation for internal and external audits by maintaining audit-ready fiscal documentation
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive nonprofit fiscal management experience, including at least 4 to 6 years in leadership roles
- Strong expertise in government grants and contracts, including federal, state, city, and private funding streams
- Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost allocation, and restricted funding requirements
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements related to government-funded programs, including Uniform Guidance and funder-specific fiscal requirements
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and analytical skills
- Experience supporting audits, fiscal monitoring, contract reviews, and audit-ready documentation
- Strong leadership, supervision, and team development skills, with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop fiscal staff
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable guidance for non-financial stakeholders
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems
Benefits
- Onsite attendance required based on departmental needs, meetings, organizational priorities, and other GMHC business needs
- Participation in the annual AIDS Walk New York event is mandatory for all GMHC staff