Organizational Summary:
Founded in 1993, St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center (SJNC) provides comprehensive, compassionate healthcare, mental health counseling, social work, and support services to individuals and families who are uninsured or face barriers to care. Each year, we serve over 3,000 members of the Rochester community through a holistic, person-centered model rooted in dignity, equity, and access.
Our work is powered by a dedicated team of professionals and more than 450 committed volunteers who share a passion for service and community wellness.
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance and Project Management is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the health center and managing assigned organizational projects. This role ensures fiscal integrity, supports long-term sustainability, and drives initiatives that enhance infrastructure, service delivery,
and operational efficiency. The Director will lead budgeting, financial planning, grant management, and reporting processes, manage audits and compliance, and provide financial insights to guide executive decisionmaking. Additionally, the role includes oversight of assigned special projects, grant-funded initiatives, and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and expertise in nonprofit financial management, strong project management and leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing community health.
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 10 years’ experience in non-profit accounting with a demonstrated history of increasing oversight and leadership.
• 2-3 years’ experience in project management and/or nonprofit management/special projects.
• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Requires valid NYS driver license as this employee will need to drive for work purposes.
Skills & Abilities:
• Understanding and ability to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from start to finish.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project/Planner, project plans, charters, RACI charts, etc.).
• Budget development and vendor management experience.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities with calm clarity and adaptive planning.
• Requires individual demonstration of St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center’s mission, values, and culture.
• Appreciation for community-based, social justice focused organizations.
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and trustworthiness in a Health Care setting. All team
members are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all patient, client, neighbor, employee, volunteer, and protected and proprietary information.
• Requires the ability and commitment to respect and support inclusiveness and diversity including but not limited to individuals of different backgrounds, cultures, races, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, experiences, opinions, etc.
• Ability to positively interact with people (staff, volunteers, and external partners) of diverse backgrounds, professions, skills, and abilities in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in spoken and written form, professionally, accurately, and effectively with culturally diverse groups of individuals.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work accurately, efficiently, and to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and initiative
• Demonstrate critical thinking, flexibility, and customer service/focus.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of independence and initiative, as well as, collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed volunteers and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous, and occasionally complex projects to achieve desired results utilizing project management skills.
