Since 1968, Build Up Justice NYC (formerly Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A) has provided free legal services for low-income residents of Brooklyn, pursuing neighborhood-based mission of justice, empowerment, and community development. For over half a century, we have utilized an array of legal and advocacy strategies—community organizing, affirmative civil rights litigation, and eviction defense to defend the rights of individuals and families. Collaboration with the city, state, and federal officials to enforce housing laws and develop legislative solutions is also an integral part of our strategy. Brooklyn A has three core programs—Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH) Program, Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA) Program, and Community & Economic Development (CED) Program—each of which has unique initiatives and plays a vital community role to ensure basic needs are met and fundamental rights affirmed.

The Opportunity:

Build Up Justice NYC is looking for its next Chief Financial Officer who will beresponsible for developing, managing and evaluating all financial operations to advance the mission of Build Up Justice NYC. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFO is responsible for managing a $25+M budget with a diverse public and private funding base. They will partner with the Executive Director to strategically manage financial risks in all aspects of governance, policy work and operations, and provide financial expertise in the development and management of the organization. The CFO must be a proven leader, financial and strategic business partner with the ability to manage and develop a finance team. They will have demonstrated ability to recommend and implement financial policies, oversee and manage all budgets, accounts, payroll, accounting, grants management and other financial matters. This position will supervise the finance team.

The Chief Financial Officer will:

Develop and implement cash management policies with special emphasis on the working capital fund and a reserve fund;
Develop accounting reporting policies relative to the fundraising activities and initiatives;
Oversee preparation of and submission of all grant and government contract project budgets, financial grant reports, and reimbursement requests;
Review all receipts and disbursements, ascertain correct account distribution and ensure all support documentation is accurate and in order;
Coordinate the preparation of the organizational budget for annual and strategic planning processes and for contracts and reporting;
Monitor and analyze actual financial performance with specific emphasis on cash flow, project expenses and restricted funds;
Develop, negotiate and maintain business and financial relationships with banks, funders and auditors;
Ensure state charitable solicitation filings, state sales tax and/or sales tax-exempt filings, Better Business Bureau and National Charities Information Bureau filings, IRS information returns, and IRS unrelated business income tax returns, real property tax exemption renewal filings, and storefront registration filings are completed and filed in a timely and accurate basis; and
Make recommendations to the Finance Committee and/or Board of Directors to improve the overall health of the organization.

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of BS in Accounting, Business or related field; CPA preferred; and a minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, non-profit experience a plus.

The most important competencies for the role are:

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principal, particularly as they apply to non-for-profit organizations in general;
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems;
Excellent problem-solving skills, follow-through with projects and strong attention to detail;
Excellent written and oral communication skills with direct experience in working with and presenting to Board of Directors;
Collaborative management and working style with a diverse workforce;
Strong leadership and managerial skills with ability to delegate, train, coach and motivate staff;
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with demonstrated experience in accounting software);
Energetic self-starter with demonstrated ability to think strategically, tactically, and creatively; and
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles and demonstrated ability to interact with client/tenants of different races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary $190,000-235,000, dependent on years of experience. Benefits highlights - employer paid health insurance; 27 days annual vacation, employer contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role. To apply, click here or send your resume and cover letter to Sue Sherr at sue@mirkinsolutions.com.

NOTE: Build Up Justice NYC has a hybrid work policy with three-days in-office and two-day remote work.

Build Up Justice NYC is a diverse team that is committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting a talented staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences that share the organization's commitment to racial, economic and social justice. At Build Up Justice NYC, diversity encompasses a variety of characteristics, lifestyles, and perspectives, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, disability, socio-economic status, and family status. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is essential to both the quality of our client services and the personal satisfaction of our staff.

We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and with lived experiences in the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

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