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Director of Finance Jobs in New York, NY at Cancer Research Institute (CRI)
Title: Director of Finance
Company: Cancer Research Institute (CRI)
Location: New York, NY
About Us
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), established in 1953 and headquartered in New York City, is the preeminent U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to saving more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all cancers.
Guided by a world-renowned Scientific Advisory Council that includes four Nobel laureates and 35 members of the National Academy of Sciences, CRI has invested over $517 million in support of research conducted by immunologists and tumor immunologists at the world’s leading medical centers and universities and has contributed to many of the key scientific advances that demonstrate the potential for immunotherapy to change the face of cancer treatment. The Cancer Research Institute’s research funding supports the entire continuum of basic discovery through early-stage clinical development of novel cancer immunotherapies.
The Director of Finance is responsible for managing financial operations for the organization including overseeing the collection of data and information required to produce financial statements, supervising budget planning, coordinating internal and external audit processes and 990 prep, and making adjustments based on the audit results.
Responsibilities
Overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes
Managing cashflow
Overseeing proper accounting of $100M actively managed alternative investments
Consistently analyze financial data and prepare financial statements
Coordinate with Development team on proper recognition reconciliation of contribution revenue
Overseeing payroll processes
Coordinating audit and 990 activities
Preparing reports for Leadership and the Board of Trustees
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree is required; a CPA or MBA is preferred
7+ years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a non-profit organization.
Experience coordinating audit activities, managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll
Experience in grants management as it relates to compliance and recognition and reporting of corporate, foundation grants, and planned giving is preferred
Knowledge of accounting and reporting softwar
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data
Benefits
100% covered Health Insurance
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Long term & Short term disability
403b
Paid Time off
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits tailored to factors such as location, role complexity, and experience.
For roles in Burlingame, CA or New York City, the estimated base salary range is $175K- 200K per year.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Accounting & Finance
