Assistant Vice President of Finance/Controller
Company: Brooklyn Public Library
Location: New York
Posted on: March 4, 2025
Job Description:
OverviewAs one of the nation's largest public library systems
with a network of 62 neighborhood libraries, BPL is committed to
providing the borough's 2.7 million people quality services and a
vibrant learning environment through outreach programs, educational
workshops, and youth services events. We seek professionals
dedicated to providing excellent customer service, developing
fruitful partnerships in the community, and creating environments
aligned with our mission.We are seeking a driven and experienced
Assistant Vice President of Finance with a deep focus on accounting
to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Vice President of
Finance, this role will play a critical part in steering the
financial policy, ensuring compliance, and supporting our
day-to-day operations. This role requires a strong accounting
background, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate with
senior leadership to support the library's financial
objectives.ResponsibilitiesAs the chief accounting officer of the
library, the Assistant Vice President of Finance is primarily
responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the BPL's
financial accounting and reporting functions. The AVP for Finance
is responsible for all accounting operations, including general
ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and grants administration.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Maintain fiscal records and prepare financial reports following
generally accepted accounting principles, tax requirements, and
standards set by governmental funding agencies
- Forecast short and long-range cash requirements and obligations
as a basis for maintaining adequate funds
- Act as immediate contact with the library's independent
auditors on accounting matters and supervise annual audits
- Serve as a critical partner in improving and modernizing
library business practices as it transitions to a new ERP
system
- Directly supervise the Assistant Controller, who assists with
the oversight of the general accounting and accounts payable
functions.
- In partnership with the Vice President for Finance, the AVP for
Finance provides leadership and support for all Finance department
staff in their training and career development
- Together with the Vice President of Finance, the AVP for
Finance models and promotes integrity, teamwork, accountability,
and quality among all members of the department
- Provides guidance to Library managers throughout the
organization on best practices in fiscal managementQualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher
education in Accounting or Finance and, preferably, an MBA or other
advanced degree; CPA certification preferred
- A minimum of (8) eight years of progressively responsible
experience overseeing financial management, accounting, and
reporting functions for large, preferably not-for-profit
organizations with significant public funding and annual operating
budgets of $100 million to $150 million
- Superior computer and analysis skills with working knowledge of
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Experience with Infor
Lawson or Workday financial systems is a plus
- Knowledge of financial accounting and reporting standards and
government regulations governing not-for-profit organizations
- Demonstrably superior communication and organization skills and
noteworthy accomplishments as a change agent and a team player
- Proven track record of leading financial teams and delivering
accurate financial reports and analysis
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving
skills
- Ability to work strategically and collaboratively with senior
leadership
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detailThis is a
non-union, exempt position with a salary range of 160,000 -
170,000.
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Keywords: Brooklyn Public Library, New York , Assistant Vice President of Finance/Controller, Accounting, Auditing , New York, New York
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