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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon – as many of you know, I serve on the Board of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber currently has a professional vacancy for the position of Controller at the Chamber. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the
May 5, 8:30 a.m. joint meeting of the Gotham Power Breakfast and Manhattan Business Breakfast groups, which will be attended by the Chamber’s Lorraine Lowe.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Position Overview is as follows:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Position Overview </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Controller of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is a newly created position to focus primarily on government contract finances and reporting, and in managing finances of the Brooklyn Alliance Capital.
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">About the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (BCC) is among the largest and most influential business advocacy organizations in New York, having spent the last 103 years developing and promoting policies that drive economic
development and advance its members interests. The BCC provides resources, programs, tools, and direct support to businesses so that they can continue to expand and grow and serves as the economic engine for the entire borough.
<b>The Brooklyn Alliance </b>is the economic and workforce development arm of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1967, the Brooklyn Alliance provides borough-wide programming and serves diverse populations with business resources and opportunities,
including Brooklyn Business Solutions, a suite of services offered in partnership with the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS).
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">About the Brooklyn Alliance Capital
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Founded in 2017, Brooklyn Alliance Capital (BAC<i>)
</i>is the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lending affiliate of the BCC, offering micro loans to small businesses that typically do not qualify for commercial bank loans. The BAC provides financing and education to minority and immigrant
entrepreneurs, and low-income small business owners to increase economic opportunity and create jobs for the community. For most of its short history, the BAC lacked both the capital and the capacity to significantly scale up its microlending activities, though
it is now poised to significantly expand, providing capital and programs designed to assist small businesses throughout Brooklyn with reopening and recovery.
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Specific Responsibilities </span>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Controller will be responsible for the following duties:
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage the day-to-day accounting and loan operations of the Brooklyn Alliance Capital
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage the accuracy and day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursement, and payroll
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manage all government grants and contracts including monthly reporting, budget modifications and other compliance matters
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Monthly general ledger review and reconciliation including inter-company reconciliations
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Prepare monthly Profit and Loss and cash flow report for the three related organizations
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing and recording of necessary journal entries
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain the Chart of Accounts <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Interface with outside audit firms, insurance brokers, credit card companies and vendors
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Other duties as necessary <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Qualifications </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Education and Experience: <o:p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university with five years’ experience in a senior accounting position.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Other: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proficient in MS Excel <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge accounting software
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The position provides a full benefits package, and the Chamber is an EEO employer.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Any interested candidate should forward a resume accompanied by a letter of interest to
</span><a href="mailto:rrusso@brooklynchamber.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">rrusso@brooklynchamber.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Opportunities abound!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Vincent Chirico, Esq.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chirico Law PLLC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">8804 4<sup>th</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brooklyn, New York 11209<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tel: (718) 921-1401 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fax: (347) 412-3046<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:vchirico@chiricolaw.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">vchirico@chiricolaw.com</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Rick Russo <<a href="mailto:RRusso@brooklynchamber.com">RRusso@brooklynchamber.com</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 27, 2021 4:36 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Rick Russo <<a href="mailto:RRusso@brooklynchamber.com">RRusso@brooklynchamber.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Controller - Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Dear Board Members, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Attached please find a job posting for the newly created position of
<b>Controller</b> at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This position will focus primarily on government contract finances and reporting, as well as managing finances of Brooklyn Alliance Capital, our related Community Development Financial Institution
(CDFI). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Please feel free to provide this posting to qualified candidates you think may be interested in the position. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Rick <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black">RICK RUSSO</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black">Chief Operating Officer</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black">Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black">335 Adams Street (Suite 2700)</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black">Brooklyn, New York 11201</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black">(718) 875-1000 x 121</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black">(347) 678-5011</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:rrusso@brooklynchamber.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">rrusso@brooklynchamber.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.brooklynchamber.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">www.brooklynchamber.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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