Chief Financial Officer

AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC•New York, NY

3d•$200,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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
Certified Public Accountant designation is highly preferred.

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.