Director, Finance
bowery Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Director-level Finance Leadership role at bowery. New York · full-time · $115,000–$125,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run accounts payable and biweekly payroll, keeping Bill.com and the fixed-asset ledger aligned
- Maintain reconciled expense, asset, budget and forecast records, with profit-and-loss reporting by location, project, grant and program
- Deliver financial results to senior leaders each month, quarter and year, explaining changes and tracking departmental spending
- Help shape annual budgets with the CFO and leadership, and work with program teams to connect finance processes to their operations
- Prepare financial records and processes for the annual audit, tax returns, contractor forms and benefit-plan filings
What you bring
- At least five years of senior finance experience, including supervisory work and responsibility for financial oversight
- A bachelor's degree focused on accounting
- Nonprofit accounting and donation-processing experience, along with substantial payroll expertise
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and a commitment to the organization's Statement of Faith
Who this fits
This director-level role suits an experienced finance leader who can supervise work, present financial results and partner with program staff. It is based in New York, and the organization requires candidates to embrace its Statement of Faith.
From the employer
The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative communities with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.
The Director, Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the financial operations of Christian Herald Association (CHA) and its subsidiaries. CHA is d/b/a The Bowery Mission (TBM). The Director, Finance ensures all Expenses, Fixed Assets Capital Expenditures and related Work-in-Progress and related Accounts Payables, Bill.com Payables and Spend & Expense, Budgets, Forecasts, Departmental Expense and P&L reporting, preparation of P&L’s by Location, Project, Grant and Program and Statistical accounts and metrics are maintained and reconciled.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Oversees the process of all payables and bi-weekly payroll. Sync with Bill.com and Fixed Asset Ledger.
- Ensures timely reporting and that proper systems and reporting are in place for A/P, cash management, as well as all aspects of payroll, benefit and tax expenses. Also monitors departmental expense results and reclassifications.
- Analyzes financial data and presents financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results; monitors progress and changes and keeps senior leadership abreast of CHA’s financial status.
- Participates in the annual budgeting process which provides management information for executive decision making.
- Reviews, and interprets financial/budget reports, working with CFO and leadership during the strategic and budget planning process.
- Works closely with program leaders and their staffs, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations.
- Ensures systems and processes are in place to gather and monitor financial data in preparation and for annual audit, Form 990 tax filings, 1099 generation and 5500 filings.
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Requirements:
- Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.
- At least 5-10 years senior experience, including supervisory role with financial oversight responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting.
- Experience with non-profit accounting and donation processing.
- Highly experienced in Payroll.
- Exceptional computer skills – Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
- Experience with systems including Bamboo HR, Bill.com, Salesforce, ExpensePath, Sage Intacct.
Salary commensurate with relevant education & experience: $115,000 - $125,000 annually.
Due to the number of applications, we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.