Finance Manager

Finance Manager Location: Suffern, NY (100% On-Site) Compensation: $90-105k Job Summary The Finance Manager plays a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning for the organization and its related entities. This position partners with senior finance leadership to support core finance functions, drive insights, and improve financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, initiative, and the ability to operate independently while contributing to team objectives. --- Key Responsibilities * Lead the preparation, consolidation, and management of the annual budget, supporting leadership throughout the planning cycle. * Develop, implement, and maintain budgeting policies, procedures, and timelines. * Prepare and consolidate monthly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Provide financial analysis, including variance reporting, trend analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making. * Support long-term financial planning, forecasting, and departmental financial analysis. * Assist in delivering financial presentations and reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders. * Develop and enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility and insights. * Support financial modeling, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow projections. * Partner with cross-functional teams on financial aspects of projects, business initiatives, and operational improvements. * Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries. * Support compliance-related reporting, including regulatory, grant, or other required filings as applicable. * Evaluate and improve financial processes, systems, and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy. * Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools. * Review complex financial data and identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. * Mentor junior staff and support coordination of team deliverables as needed. * Perform additional duties as assigned. --- Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, or financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Experience in complex or multi-entity environments is a plus; industry background is flexible. Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required. Certifications: CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred. Skills & Competencies: * Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting * Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment * Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional efforts * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling) * Experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred * High level of attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive process improvements