Overview

　　Rising Ground was founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.

　　Job Summary:

　　Oversee various projects to support the success of the Finance Department

　　Responsibilities

　　· Lead the planning and implementation of accounting/Finance projects

　　· Develop long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines

　　· Prepare and present the workflow of any projects as needed

　　· Act as a bridge between senior staff and the people who are responsible for the execution of the projects

　　· Serve as the point of contact on all Finance projects

　　· Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with a project

　　· Support Ad-hoc requests

　　· Partner with Senior Finance Dept staff to ensure adherence to plan/forecast financials

　　· Provide analysis support for leadership to drive and improve decision making

　　· Partner/collaborate with Finance team on various projects

　　· Act as a liaison between the Finance Department and any external departments and/or companies that are required to complete projects

　　· Perform regular quality control analysis on projects to ensure that all standards are met

　　· Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　· Bachelor of Science or higher degree in accounting or finance

　　· 5 years of experience in the planning and implementation of accounting projects

　　· Experience in not-for-profit accounting preferrable

　　· Highly organized and detail-oriented

　　· High proficiency in Microsoft Office Software certification is preferable

　　· Good problem-solving and time management skills

　　· Ability to define projects’ scope, goals, deliverables, and tasks

　　· Ability to understand the flow of transactions

　　· Ability to work under pressure and multitask to meet deadlines

　　· Self-driven, proactive, and quick learner

　　· Continuous improvement of mindset and strong analytical skills

　　· Experience with Great Plains Dynamic helpful but not essential

　　· Strong analytical interpersonal skills

　　· Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees

　　Salary Range:$105,000.00 to $115,000.00

　　Job LocationsUS-NY-Brooklyn

　　Posted Date2 months ago(12/12/2023 5:30 PM)

　　Job ID 2023-2700

　　of Openings 1Category Accounting/Finance