Temporary Finance Director - Little Island NYC : Job Details

Little Island is seeking a Temporary Finance Director to provide interim coverage for the current Director of Finance. The Temporary Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of day-to-day non-profit accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, payments, and expense control. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong judgement, adaptability, and the ability to learn quickly, while leading the finance function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

In partnership with the Finance Manager, the Temporary Finance Director will oversee all financial operations for an annual operating budget of approximately $10-20M.

• Job Type: Temporary
• Employment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
• Schedule Expectations: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday. Availability after regular business hours as needed and on a per project basis.
• Projected Start Date: May 5, 2025
• Projected End Date: September 5, 2025
• How to Apply: Please click the ‘Apply Here' button below. For accommodations during the application or interview process, contact [email protected]

What You'll Do

Finance Department

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, forecasts, and models to support organizational decision-making and financial tracking.
• Lead quarterly variance meetings, track variances across departments, and help ensure financial flexibility where necessary.
• Work closely with Food and Beverage operation to ensure accurate financial reporting, funding, and revenue distribution according to vendor contracts.
• Manage the organizational cashflow and prepare quarterly funding requests.
• Supervise the year-round Finance Manager, including conducting weekly 1:1 meetings, and ensure both their work and the Finance Associate's work are completed with diligence and efficiency. Manage the larger Finance Team, holding them accountable to shared goals through bi-weekly department meetings with the full team of four.
• Work with the Assistant Director of HR on payroll-related issues as needed.
• Lead the finance department in the execution of the monthly review of the General Ledger to ensure accurate and consistent coding.
• Lead the ongoing management of all organizational financial policies and procedures.
• Manage banking relationship and handle fraud-related issues appropriately.
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.

Special Projects

• Drive the initial build of the organization's 2026 budget with the Chief Operating Officer.
• Serve as a thought partner in developing fundraising strategies, including the accounting for restricted giving.
• Develop 10-year financial projection and assist with the creation of a capital maintenance plan.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of financial management experience, ideally in the non-profit sector
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA or CA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
• Extensive expertise in finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, multi-entity accounting, cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proven experience working with both union and non-union employees
• Extensive experience collaborating with PEO companies, with a strong preference for candidates familiar with Extensis
• Proven ability to work independently on high-impact projects and manage high-pressure situations effectively
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail
• Experience presenting complex financial data clearly, with integrity and discretion
• Strong analytical skills, with a track record of translating strategic vision into operational execution
• Proficiency in accounting software, with experience with software system implementation; knowledge of Sage Intacct is highly preferred
• Ability to work full-time, in person, at the New York office
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Benefits and Perks

• Eligible for accrued sick time (up to 56 hours)
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental & vision care (available first day of the month after hire date)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (eligible after 90 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounts at neighborhood businesses

Life at Little Island

• Park employees will spend time onsite at Little Island working in outdoor weather conditions, navigating the entire park multiple times a day, and interacting with park visitors to ensure operations are running effectively. Little Island is ADA compliant, and park employees are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for each other and our park's visitors.
• Little Island's Headquarters, located near the park, provides an open floor plan office, shared work areas and kitchen, a locker room, and rehearsal space. It is a dynamic and multi-use space where employees and artists can collaborate, connect, and unwind in between shifts, meetings, and events.
• Little Island is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, familial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In short, you are welcome here no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. Our park is for everyone, and so is our workplace.