Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

Responsible for the Overall Financial Management of the Organization, including ensuring that Financial Statements are free of material misstatements and that the organization’s Internal Control System reduces Audit risk to a low level

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Oversees the Accounting Department, including the Payroll Unit, in their day-to-day functions.
• Works with other Department heads to ensure that the Agency-wide Internal Control System is effective.
• Represents the Organization and the Accounting Department with external agencies such as: IRS, external Auditors, etc., and/or external funders such as: DHS, HRA, DSS, DOH, HPD, MOCS, OMB, etc.

Duties/ Responsibilities 

• Reviews existing Accounting procedures and Internal Control systems, to determine their adequacy and effectiveness. Makes recommendations for changes and improvements, as deemed necessary.

• Provides guidance to Senior Accounting Department personnel with regard to the preparation of Financial Statements, on an Accrual Basis.
• Ensures that the Financial Statements are prepared Quarterly, on a Program-specific basis, and on a Consolidated basis, and/or as may be requested by the CEO.
• Reviews all financial statements, including Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets, Statement of Activities, as well as schedules comparing actual expenses to budgeted amounts, for each program.
• Advises the CEO on a timely basis of projected surpluses on any program and makes recommendations to the CEO.
• Reviews all reports of claims submitted to funding sources for completeness and accuracy.
• Oversees the preparation of Budgets and Budget Modifications, and obtains the CEO’s approval prior to finalization.
• Works with External Auditors to ensure that all required Financial Statements and schedules, including Form 990 Schedules, are provided timely.
• Makes presentation to the Board of Directors or its designated Committee regarding the financial condition of the organization, as may be requested by the CEO.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new areas.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Superior analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of continuous experience working on NYS and/or NYC DSS/DHS/HRA contracts, a plus
• Proficient with MOCS/NYC Passport and NYC DSS contract management systems, a plus
• Ability to develop DSS/DHS/HRA program budgets under tight deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and creating Excel spreadsheets, as the main word document used between AAPCI and the City
• Proficient in database and accounting application software such as SAGE Impact and payroll software such as ADP
• Experience managing mixed and complex revenue streams (government and public funding, philanthropic support, etc.).
• Experience in the oversight and review of financial transactions
• Superior analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others; ability to supervise and support staff.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures; ability to develop and install program procedures.
• Strong leadership skills and strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long‐standing business relationships.

Education and Experience

• Certified Public Accountant designation is highly preferred.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance is, required.
• Eight (8) to (10) ten years of experience in accounting is, required.
• Experience working with New York State and New York City contracts is, required.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with the requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. 

Please note: salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience and performance in the role. 

Compensation

The salary range being offered for this role is $200,000.00 to $220,000.00

Benefits

AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

“AAPCI is subject to, and in compliance with, the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors. AAPCI will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law and the New York City Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors.”

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

 About the Organization 

African American Planning Commission is a New York City-based 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization committed to reducing homelessness and addressing the related issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse, shortage of affordable housing, and unemployment in the communities in which we live and serve.