Resources

Subscribe to Leadership Matters

Submit your email to receive our monthly newsletter dedicated to career and recruiting related topics.
 

 Bookmark and Share

Posting for Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

Position Details Position Title: Deputy Executive Director, Finance & Adminstration Function: Administration/Operations Position Type: Full-Time (Paid) Posted On: 10/7/2009 Job Description: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York’s premier human services providers, is a 115-year-old settlement house that provides an extensive array of effective and integrated evidence-based programs--social, educational, legal, housing, health, mental health and fitness--which significantly improve the lives of 20,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the East Side of Manhattan.  Our constituents include older adults, homeless and formerly homeless adults, children and families, recent immigrants, disabled persons and thousands more. Our programs--staffed by social workers, educators, public interest lawyers, case managers, advocates and many others--include a nationally-recognized Early Childhood Center, RealArts After School Program and Summer Camp, Women’s Mental Health Shelter, permanent supportive housing residence, homeless street outreach, two Senior Centers, transportation program for frail seniors, caregivers programs, two social adult day programs, case management program for frail seniors, Legal Advocacy Department, Visual and Performing Arts, Fitness & Aquatics, Adult Education and more.  For more information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit our website at www.lenoxhill.org or our page on Facebook.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to achieving an ongoing, organizational culture of excellence--programmatically, operationally and fiscally--and to becoming the best managed nonprofit in New York City. We are now seeking a Deputy Executive Director, Finance & Administration to join us and help us continue our organizational vision and advancement. The Deputy Executive Director, Finance & Administration will lead and oversee all financial and administrative operations of our organization with an operating budget of $13 million, 160 staff members and more than 600 regular volunteers.  The individual will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Neighborhood House’s Board of Directors, senior management team and many colleagues throughout the Neighborhood House. This person will also work with many community partners, funders (both private and government) and outside stakeholders. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director will be the Controller, who leads a terrific eight-member fiscal team, and the Director of Human Resources.

The Deputy Executive Director, Finance & Administration’s key responsibilities will include articulating the overall financial situation of the Neighborhood House; making strategic recommendations for improved financial performance and practices (including internal financial controls and systems); managing our relationships with our independent auditors, bankers, investment advisor, outside legal counsel and insurance brokers/providers; ensuring the highest standards of ethics and corporate governance; oversee staff training and development efforts; managing relationships with our unions; managing complex Human Resource and legal issues; and much, much more.

 Qualifications: This is a key position at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and we are looking for a leader who is dedicated to providing the very best services to our clients and community. We are interested in talking with candidates with both substantial financial and administrative experience (e.g., individuals with 10 -15 years or more in a related position in a non-profit or for-profit enterprise) or those whose careers are at an earlier point and who think they are ready to have a larger impact. The successful candidate will have a sophisticated financial background and must be a strong leader and manager.  Demonstrated ability to build effective teams and to work in a fast, complex nonprofit environment is key.  S/he must be a charismatic professional with not only strong financial and administrative skills, but with top-notch communication and organizational skills.  S/he must be adept in designing and implementing multiple projects and helping us to succeed in many areas.  It is essential that this individual possess the style, stature and interpersonal skills to work effectively with many of diverse backgrounds to bring Lenox Hill Neighborhood House to its next level of excellence.  The successful candidate will have a relevant advanced degree (e.g., MBA).  A competitive compensation package will be provided to the successful candidate.
 Benefits: Not Specified Salary: Commensurate with Experience Posting Expiration Date: 12/6/2009 How to Apply Application Instructions: Please send cover letter and resume to:
R. Neff
Assistant Executive Director
331 E. 70th Street
New York, NY  10021
rneff@lenoxhill.org
 Organization Information Hiring Organization: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Domain: Human Services Budget $10M - $20M Mission Statement: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is dedicated to helping those in need in one of New York City’s most affluent neighborhoods, while improving the quality of life for all the individuals and families in the community. The Neighborhood House’s objective is to help people gain the skills to strengthen themselves and their community. In doing so, the House will serve people of different generations, cultures, means and ethnic groups who live, work or go to school between 59th to 96th Streets, Fifth Avenue to the East River. Web Site: www.lenoxhill.org City: New York State: New York Postal Code: 10021 Country: United States

Of Interest

Subscribe to Bridgestar's Job Feed
Add this feed to your favorite reader to stay up to date on all the jobs and board positions posted with Bridgestar.
Subscribe

 

Bridgestar named best nonprofit job board by More.com!

more.com