Finance & Budget Manager

FTE/Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Location: Onsite in Oradell, NJ

Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:15pm)

Compensation: $85,000-$105,000 annual, commensurat3e with experience and qualifications

Position Summary

The Finance & Budget Manager plays a key role in strengthening the organization's financial operations, internal controls, and fiscal accountability. This position oversees accounts payable and purchasing functions, implements expense control strategies, and partners closely with the CFO in the development, monitoring, and analysis of organizational budgets. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit financial management experience, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to supporting organizational growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts payable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and expense reimbursements.
• Manage purchasing and procurement processes to ensure compliance with internal policies, funding source requirements, and cost-containment goals.
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee vendor onboarding, W-9 collection, contract documentation, and payment terms.
• Review and approve purchase requests, monitor spending against approved budgets, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Assist the CFO in the preparation of annual operating, departmental, program, and grant budgets.
• Monitor monthly financial performance against budget and prepare variance analyses and forecasts.
• Collaborate with department leaders to improve budget accountability and financial decision-making.
• Support cash flow monitoring, audit preparation, and financial reporting activities.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls related to purchasing, approvals, and financial operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or financial operations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or human services organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable, purchasing controls, budget development, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting Medicaid-funded, state-funded, or grant-funded programs required.
• Experience with New Jersey DDD services, Medicaid reimbursement, residential program budgeting, residential service development, or provider financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
• CPA, MBA, or Master's degree preferred but not required.

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.