The posting
About WSCAH
West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) is a leading anti-hunger nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity and advocating for systemic change. We provide nutritious food and benefits enrollment with dignity, lead collaborative efforts to fight hunger across the city, and engage in policy advocacy to address the root causes of hunger. Since 1979, WSCAH has put dignity, community, and choice at the heart of supporting food-insecure New Yorkers and transforming the emergency feeding sector. WSCAH has grown from serving 100 people weekly to over 120,000 people annually.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $101,000 – $110,000 based on experience and qualifications. WSCAH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and life insurance
- Retirement plan with 6% match after one year of employment
- Paid holidays
- Generous PTO and Sick Time
- 2 Collective Rest weeks (Organization-wide closures twice a year)
- Professional Development opportunities
- A fun and collaborative work environment
Position Overview
As WSCAH has grown, so has the complexity of its finances. The organization now operates at a meaningful scale, with an FY2027 budget of approximately $16 million, up from roughly $5 million in FY2019. This growth has increased the need for stronger forecasting, budget ownership, financial reporting, and cross-functional planning across food purchasing, donated food, compensation, facilities, technology investments, board reporting, and restricted funding. WSCAH also serves as fiscal sponsor and operational backbone for The Roundtable, a collaborative platform advancing policy, advocacy, technology, and innovation across the emergency food sector, which adds important context for this role, including restricted funding, grant and project reporting, technology investments, and sector-wide initiatives that require clear financial planning and analysis.
Reporting to the Chief Financial and People Officer, the FP&A Senior Manager will help build and mature WSCAH’s financial planning and analysis function, including the annual budget, forecasting, and strategic modeling. In the first year, this role will partner closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen WSCAH’s budgeting and forecasting infrastructure, with the expectation of ultimately owning the annual budget process and ongoing FP&A cadence after year one. The FP&A Senior Manager will partner across departments to support data-driven decision-making aligned with WSCAH’s mission, values, and growth strategy.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Forecasting & Financial Analysis
- Develop and maintain quarterly forecasts that give leadership timely visibility into revenue, expense, cash flow, and operating trends
- Produce clear variance analysis and financial insights that help department leaders understand performance and make informed decisions
- Build financial models to support strategic initiatives, scenario planning, staffing decisions, program growth, and major investments
Budgeting & Planning
- Partner with senior finance leadership to run the annual budgeting process in year one, with the expectation of assuming primary ownership after the first year
- Work with department leaders to strengthen budget ownership, expense planning, and accountability for financial results
Board & Leadership Reporting
- Prepare and improve Finance Committee and board-facing materials, including dashboards, forecasts, budget updates, and key financial narratives
- Translate financial information for non-finance audiences to support clear, organization-wide understanding and decision-making
Technology, Systems & Data Enablement
- Use advanced Excel and financial modeling skills to support forecasting, scenario analysis, variance review, and decision-making
- Work effectively across budgeting, accounting, CRM, and operational systems to connect financial data with program and organizational activity
- Improve reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes through practical automation, standardization, documentation, and stronger controls
- Apply AI and data-enabled tools responsibly to improve reporting efficiency, analysis, and workflow design, while validating outputs for accuracy, integrity, and sound judgment
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Financial Acumen – Effectively manages budgets, conducts financial reporting, and performs analysis that supports sound financial decision-making.
- Strategic Thinking – Develops and implements strategies that align with organizational goals, driving long-term success and innovation.
- Problem Solving – Effectively identifies and analyzes issues, developing innovative and efficient solutions that improve processes and resolve challenges.
- Communication Skills – Consistently delivers clear, concise, and effective communication both verbally and in writing, ensuring all reports, presentations, and meetings are conducted with clarity.
- Technological Proficiency – Maintains competence with relevant software and systems, continually improving digital skills to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in roles with digital components.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, budgeting, accounting, audit, or a related finance function.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights, scenarios, and recommendations.
- Experience supporting or managing budget processes, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial reporting cycles.
- Background in accounting or auditing, including CPA, public accounting, or nonprofit accounting experience, with a demonstrated interest in applying those skills in a more business-facing FP&A role.
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP in the context of nonprofit organizations, including restricted funding, functional expense allocation, and board-facing financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and partnership skills, with the ability to work effectively with department leaders and translate financial information for non-finance audiences.
While the above experience and skills are preferred, applicants are encouraged to apply even if they don’t currently meet all the listed qualifications. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
WSCAH is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. WSCAH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
