Randall's Island Park Alliance, Inc.

Job Opening Notice

Posting Dates: 06/10/2026 - Until Filled

Job: Chief Financial Officer

Department: Administration

Job Type: Full-Time; Year-Round; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; Exempt

Salary Rate: $170,000-$185,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package 60 days following date of hire (health, dental, vision insurance, free life insurance, paid time off, free parking onsite, commuter benefits, etc.)

Work Location: Randall's Island Park, New York, NY 10035 – Icahn Stadium (three days per week in person)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. (“RIPA”, “Alliance”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with an operating budget of $11M. The Alliance works with the City of New York to provide a dynamic destination through a wide range of sports venues, cultural events, educational opportunities and environmental exploration at Randall’s Island Park (the “Park”). RIPA is responsible for stewarding 330 acres of parkland and sustains, develops, maintains and programs the Park.

The Alliance is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Reporting to

the President, the CFO will serve as the organization’s senior financial leader and will be responsible for strong fiscal stewardship and for helping shape the financial future of an expanding, mission-driven organization. The CFO will work in close partnership with the President, Chief of Staff and other members of the leadership team, including the Board of Trustees to ensure RIPA’s financial strategy supports capital improvements, athletic fields, programming, community access initiatives and long-term sustainability. The CFO will oversee a team of two people.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a core member of the leadership team, helping shape the organization’s long-term financial strategy

Identify opportunities to strengthen revenue mix, optimize reserves and invest assets to support sustainability

Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budget forecasting, payroll, liquidity management and financial reporting

Ensure accurate, timely financial statements and reporting for leadership, Board Committees and meetings

Lead Finance, Audit and Investment Committees with thoughtful analysis, reporting and long-term planning

Report to and collaborate with the Treasurer of the Board and Committee Chairs of the Board to prepare for Committee and Board meetings

Lead, mentor and develop members of the Finance team

Assist the Development and Programming departments to provide financial information for grant proposals and other financial information

Work closely with the Development and Programming departments to track grants and provide accurate reports for donors

Develop financial models that support operational needs, capital growth and programmatic expansion

Develop long-range financial projections, cash flow forecasts and scenario planning to anticipate operational, capital and programmatic costs

Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the President and Chief of Staff, including revenue and expense forecasting, cost allocation and financial planning, working closely with department leads

Monitor actuals against budget and provide timely, proactive analysis and recommendations throughout to the Board on at least a quarterly basis, with monthly information provided to leadership

Evaluate and recommend investment strategies consistent with nonprofit best practices

Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial procedures to safeguard organizational assets and reduce risk

Provide financial review of major contracts and vendor agreements

Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, audits, tax filings and government grant requirements

Manage the full annual audit process

Manage relationships with auditors, financial institutions, investment advisors, and other key financial partners

Ensure strong reserve management and risk mitigation practices

Secure comprehensive insurance coverage while collaborating with the Chief of Staff and Office Manager on HR practices, employee benefits and organizational risk including cybersecurity

All other tasks as assigned

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field plus 10 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field, plus 15 + years of relevant experience

Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant compliance and diverse revenue structures

Proactive, strategic, and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate challenges and plan for long-term financial sustainability

Experience working with investment portfolios and reserve strategies

Demonstrated success building financial infrastructure in growing organizations

Highest level of ethical standards including confidentiality, discretion, good judgment and transparency with processes

Proven ability to collaborate and build positive working relationships across the organization

Excellent planning, analytical and modeling skills

Ability to shift priorities and focus, when needed

Flexibility to work outside of typical work hours

Motivated and focused, able to work independently and as part of a team

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in the non-profit or public sector

Personal interest in public green spaces

Valid Driver License

To apply, please complete an application online at: https://www.randallsisland.org/about/employment-opportunities/

*Please include a cover letter*

The Randall's Island Park Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in a diverse and an inclusive workplace and environment.

RIPA maintains confidentiality of all applications and therefore will never contact a present employer without prior consent from the applicant.

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