CFAO

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Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. NMIC has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 140 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. NMIC's mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in its community on their journey to secure a prosperous future.

Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs. Its staff identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With matters resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

NMIC serves its clientele through two program areas:

• Legal, Organizing, Advocacy, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including legal representation in immigration related matters, housing, financial services and health related matters.
• Education & Career Services programs impart individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.

Department:
Administrative

Reports To:
Executive Director

Location:
45 Wadsworth Ave. New York, NY 10033

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Model:
Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) is a newly refined position on the Senior Leadership team and plays a critical role in overseeing the financial and administrative functions of NMIC. The CFAO position requires a strategic, operational, and results-oriented leader who has deep experience managing financial strategy and operations and partnering with administrative functions to drive organizational efficiency. The CFAO must be both a true financial and operational thought leader for NMIC and a pragmatic “doer” with exceptional strategic change management and collaboration skills.

The CFAO reports to the Executive Director (ED) and they, along with the Deputy Executive Director (DED), constitute the executive leadership team (ELT) and meet weekly. The ELT expands to the Senior Leadership Team with the inclusion of the three program directors and directors of HR, Finance, and Development. The CFAO works closely with the Board and the Senior Leadership Team to drive strategic direction and sustainable growth, and to enhance organizational effectiveness to support the organization's mission.

The CFAO will serve as an ex-officio member of the Finance/Audit Committee, and other Board Committees as requested. The CFAO will provide strategic financial and operational leadership to enable informed decision making and resource allocation, optimize internal operations, and foster cross-departmental collaboration. The CFAO has three direct reports (Finance, HR and Operations), with a total team of 20 professionals. S/he will build and maintain strong relationships with all members of staff across the organization, in particular the finance leads in the various programs, and will serve as their internal advocate.

The CFAO will prioritize infrastructure needs and incorporate into each function the necessary ownership governance, control and guardianship processes, including legal, compliance, and risk management.

The CFAO should be an inspirational, hands-on, data-driven leader who promotes reliance on data across Finance, HR, Operations, and Programs to support decision-making, monitor trends, and proactively identify areas for improvement. The CFAO will prioritize the effective operations of the finance team, leading a culture change in accountability and responsibility. Additionally, s/he supports the establishment of policies that promote NMICs vision and culture and ensure its financial health.

This role will have a comprehensive range of responsibilities including general oversight, coordination, and control of policies, processes, and compliance relating to finance and accounting,…