Associate Vice President, Finance and Business Operations

Location:
Los Angeles, California

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join us in building a more inclusive world at Braille Institute of America. We are undertaking one of the most transformative initiatives in our history, planning our next century of success in serving the blind and visually impaired communities.

Through our  strategic planning process, we identified the next generation opportunities to advance critical initiatives in areas such as customer research; the expansion and transformation of current programs and services; the development of new nationally and internationally accessible programs; the creation of dynamic new strategic partnerships; and the alignment of our mission, strategy, and resources.

If you are ready to join a dynamic organization transforming the lives of individuals experiencing vision loss, we want you on our team.

WHO WE ARE

At Braille Institute, we are driven by a shared purpose: to serve the blind and low vision community. We come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, finding fulfillment in the impact we create. We believe in fostering a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and flexible.

We understand the importance of work-life balance, valuing both personal and professional fulfillment. Here, you'll find an environment that supports your well-being while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive alongside colleagues who are sighted and visually impaired.

Join us in embracing technology and innovation as we shape the future of accessibility and positively transform the lives of those with vision loss.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:All employees within Braille Institute of America are expected to support the organization's mission, vision and values, work cooperatively with others, contribute to the positive morale of the department/center and be a respected representative of the organization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary: Under the leadership of the Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations (AVPFBO) has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the finance, accounting, and business operations functions. The Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations provide strategic leadership for Braille Institute of America's finances, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, grants management, and the alignment of these functions with the Braille Institute of America strategic plan.

The Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations will monitor and report on financial performance, lead and supervise finance team, and manage relationships with financial advisors, banks, and audit firms. The Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations will be a thought leader and strategic partner to all areas of the organization to enhance and streamline business operational systems, processes, and services in support of the mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a member of the Chief Financial Officer's leadership team, the Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations contribute to organizational strategy and policy and develops and implements strategies to optimize Braille Institute of America's finances and financial operations-accounting, auditing, tax, grants management, budgeting, and cash management-in the service of its mission and goals. This includes partnering closely with program staff to ensure that business operations and financial systems, policies and procedures best support programmatic needs.

Assist with organizational planning, including the development and execution of Braille Institute's Strategic Plan.

Responsible for annual audits and other compliance and regulatory reporting. Working with Chief Financial Officer, assist with all Board related reporting for all areas.

Oversee, lead, and organize the work of the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives;…