Chief Financial Officer

THE OPPORTUNITY

BRC presents a distinctive opportunity for an accomplished financial executive to lead the financial stewardship of one of New York City’s largest and most complex human services organizations. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, working closely with newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Quirk, the Chief Financial Officer will oversee a multifaceted financial operation supporting large-scale direct service delivery, extensive government funding, and a significant real estate portfolio.

With a new CEO and strong programmatic and operational foundations in place, this role offers the opportunity to modernize BRC’s financial infrastructure, develop a talented team, strengthen decision-making, and ensure the organization has financial resilience to sustain and expand its impact.

Operating within a predominantly government-funded model, the CFO will navigate complex regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, reimbursement structures, cash-flow dynamics, and long-term capital commitments. In partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team, the CFO will develop and execute a flexible, multi-year financial strategy that aligns resources with organizational priorities and strengthens BRC’s long-term financial sustainability.

Leading a finance department of 26 professionals, the CFO will strengthen financial reporting, controls, systems, planning, and team capacity while upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. The CFO will also serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, senior leadership, and Board of Directors and will build productive relationships with government funders, auditors, lenders, and other external partners.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy, Management, & Analysis

• Provide timely, clear, and actionable financial analysis to inform organizational strategy, programmatic decision-making, and long-range planning.
• Translate complex financial data into meaningful insights for the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board.
• Design, implement, and continuously strengthen financial controls, reporting systems, and internal processes.
• Oversee financial planning for capital projects and major initiatives.
• Lead change management initiatives, including business process redesign and financial systems implementation.
• Partner with legal counsel on real estate, banking, and governmental financial matters.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the development of annual operating and program budgets in close collaboration with executive leadership.
• Provide assurance to the CEO and Board regarding budget integrity, sustainability, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and monitor capital and operating budgets on a monthly and annual basis.
• Deliver clear quarterly budget-to-actual reporting to executive leadership and Board committees.
• Support financial planning and compliance for government contracts and development initiatives.

Audit, Compliance, & Controls

• Oversee annual audits, tax filings, and all required regulatory reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, regulators, funders, lenders, and LIHTC investors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable accounting, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Anticipate and assess the impact of evolving accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing operation of an internal audit and compliance framework.

Real Estate & Business Development

• Provide financial leadership for real estate development, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives.
• Review and approve financing structures, joint venture arrangements, and development contracts.
• Evaluate financial feasibility and risk associated with new business opportunities.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support responsible growth.

Risk Management

• Lead enterprise risk management (ERM), including financial, legal, reputational, and environmental risks.
• Manage insurance relationships and coverage strategies to optimize organizational protection.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with growth, funding structures, and operations.
• Serve as compliance officer for Medicaid related management.
• Ensures the entire organization understands proper controls and financial processes.

Treasury & Cash Flow

• Oversee banking relationships, cash flow management, and liquidity planning.
• Ensure effective management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Support Board oversight of organizational investments and reserves.

Mission Critical Objectives | Year 1

1. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and cash-flow management, including monthly close, budget-to-actual reporting, forecasting, and liquidity planning.

2. Strengthen the finance team and infrastructure by assessing talent, controls, systems, roles, and processes and addressing the highest-priority gaps.

3. Build productive relationships with government funders and strengthen communication related to contracts, billing, reimbursements, receivables, and reporting.

4. Successfully complete the annual budget, external audit, Form 990, and required financial filings accurately and on schedule, while building a strong relationship with Forvis Mazars.

5. Build trust with the Board and Finance and Audit Committees through clear, timely reporting and effective communication about financial performance, risks, and key decisions.

THE INDIVIDUAL

You will be an experienced, mission-driven financial executive who understands the complexity of a large, highly regulated, predominantly government-funded human services organization. You will combine strategic and systems thinking with the technical depth and willingness to engage in accounting, controls, cash flow, contracts, systems, and operational details.

You will be highly relational and accessible, building trust across the finance team and throughout BRC to ensure that finance is viewed as a knowledgeable, responsive, and solutions-oriented partner. As a strong manager, coach, and delegator, you will develop talent, establish clear accountability, address performance issues, and strengthen the resilience of a lean and interdependent department.

You will bring sound judgment and a disciplined approach to risk management, internal controls, compliance, and financial stewardship. Steady under pressure, you will be firm but flexible, comfortable standing your ground when necessary, and skilled at maintaining productive relationships with executive colleagues, government funders, the Board, auditors, and other external partners.

Professional Experience + Qualifications

Experience

• At least 15 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience within a complex nonprofit, government-funded, healthcare, human services, or similarly regulated organization.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large, multi-site operations and managing complex budgets.
• Significant experience managing government contracts and building productive relationships with public-sector funders, regulators, and oversight agencies.
• Successful experience leading and developing a layered finance team, including managing through organizational change and performance challenges.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and Finance and Audit Committees.
• Experience with financial systems implementation, integration, automation, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with real estate finance, capital planning, affordable or supportive housing, LIHTC structures, or asset-intensive organizations is highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required.
• A CPA is strongly preferred; an MBA or other relevant advanced degree is advantageous.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinker with strong execution skills.
• Accessible, relational, and collaborative leader.
• Hands-on financial executive with strong attention to detail.
• Effective coach, delegator, and developer of talent.
• Solutions-oriented partner who balances flexibility with financial discipline.
• Steady, decisive, and resilient under pressure.
• High-integrity leader who evaluates risk, strengthens internal controls, and communicates financial issues clearly and transparently.