Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

THE ORGANIZATION

The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation) is a non-profit organization that works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. The Center's goal is to identify and resolve as early as possible the challenges that bring people into the criminal and civil legal systems. It does this in a number of ways—by developing and running programs that reduce the need for incarceration and enhance economic opportunity, conducting original research to identify what works, and sharing what we learn from our programming and research with those seeking to transform the justice system around the world.

The Center is an 800-employee, $100 million nonprofit that accomplishes its vision through three pillars of work: creating and scaling operating programs to test new ideas and solve problems, performing original research to determine what works (and what doesn’t), and providing expert assistance and policy guidance to justice reformers around the world.

Operating Programs

The Center’s operating programs, including the award-winning Red Hook Community Justice Center and Midtown Community Court, test new ideas, solve difficult problems, and attempt to achieve systemic change within the justice system. Our projects include community-based violence prevention programs, alternatives to incarceration, reentry initiatives, and court-based initiatives that reduce the use of unnecessary incarceration and promote positive individual and family change. Through this programming, we have produced tangible results like safer streets, reduced incarceration, and improved neighborhood perceptions of justice.

Research

The Center's research teams are staffed with social scientists, data analysts, and lawyers who are academically-trained or have lived experience and who conduct research in the U.S. and globally on diverse criminal-legal system and justice issues. Their work includes evaluating programs and policies; conducting exploratory, community-based studies; and providing research translation and strategic planning for system actors. The Center has published studies on topics including court and jail reform, intimate partner violence, restorative justice, gun violence, reentry, sixth amendment rights, and progressive prosecution. The research teams strive to make their work meaningful and actionable to the communities they work with, policymakers, and practitioners.

Policy & Expert Assistance

The Center provides hands-on, planning and implementation assistance to a wide range of jurisdictions in areas of reform such as problem-solving courts (e.g., community courts, treatment courts, domestic violence courts), tribal justice, reducing incarceration and the use of fines/fees and reducing crime and violence. Our current expert assistance takes many forms, including help with analyzing data, strategic planning and consultation, policy guidance, and hosting site visits to its operating programs in the New York City area. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Center is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join the Finance team to assist with the financial planning and budget management for the organization. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will support the director in managing the Center’s FP&A team with preparation of the organizational budget and reporting while adhering to strict grant management compliance.

The ideal candidate is someone with experience working in the nonprofit financial field, has high energy and curiosity about the Center’s work and a talent for translating financial concepts to non-financial staff. The candidate should have strong interpersonal communications skills, a strong aptitude for data, financial analysis, and technology.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage a portfolio of project grants, budgets, revenue, expenditures, and contract compliance;
• Supervise team of budget analysts;
• Assist with relationship management and reporting to government agencies, private funders, and other outside stakeholders;
• Provide financial review and approval of the Center’s revenue and expense contracts;
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual close and identify adjusting journal entries as need;
• Review and approval of vendor invoices, expense reports, and corporate card reconciliations;
• Assist with internal financial reporting and communication to key stakeholders; and
• Support Director with financial duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications: An ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or other related fields with at least 5-7 years of experience in the field of finance or business management to apply;
• At least 5-7 years of demonstrable experience and success in nonprofit financial management preferred;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent written and verbal skills;
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is crucial to meet deadlines and manage time effectively;
• You should have the capability to work independently and prioritize tasks to ensure the timely completion of projects;
• Handling sensitive information requires maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion;
• A positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset are essential to foster a collaborative work environment; and
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities are essential to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Position Type: Full-Time 

Location: Midtown Manhattan

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $100,000-$125,000 and is commensurate with experience. The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network, free basic dental coverage, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.

The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our aim is to create a supportive and respectful environment where every individual, irrespective of their background or identity, feels valued and included.

As of February 10, 2023, New York City Executive Order 25 rescinded the requirement of the COVID-19 vaccination for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. Accordingly, the Center does not require all new hires be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; however, the Center recommends all staff, interns, and volunteers stay up-to-date on the vaccination.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Kindly refer to the job posting for the relevant contact information. If the contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from making inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.