DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR

ATTENTION🚨:  JOB  FAIR!

Come and join us on February 10, 2023, Friday at 108 Norfolk St., New York, NY, 10002 for the Asian Americans for Equality, Inc and Renaissance Economic Development Corporation Job Fair! Lunch will be provided as well as fun company merchandise but ONLY IF YOU RSVP THROUGH THIS LINK:  https://forms.gle/xsgaCchw69h8N3Xz8 We will be hiring for the following positions: Deputy Managing Director, Junior Accountant – CDFI, Small Business Loan Underwriter, Smoking Cessation Navigator, Staff Generalist – Transitional Housing Navigator (Fluent in English, Korean and Chinese), Supervisor, Transitional Housing Navigator, Property Liaison, Social Worker, Grants Accounting Manager and Operations Manager. If you are looking for a position for any of these roles, you don’t want to miss this opportunity!

WHO WE ARE:

Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform low-to-moderate income and immigrant communities in New York City by providing low-interest small business loans, training and counseling services. REDC is an affiliate of Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), one of the country’s leading community development nonprofits. As an organization deeply rooted in the neighborhoods it serves, REDC works hand-in-hand with local business owners to ensure their long-term success. Renaissance also provides financial literacy services and comprehensive technical assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs each year through individual counseling and classroom sessions.

We are US Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), SBA Intermediary Microlender, and SBA Community Advantage (7a) lender. Renaissance’s lending activities are guided by a commitment to increase business opportunities for low-income, minority, women, and immigrant entrepreneurs. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Renaissance seeks a highly motivated and dynamic individual as a Deputy Managing Director. Working closely with the Managing Director, the Deputy Managing Director will play a vital role in elevating Renaissance's mission to empower the underserved communities of NYC. The Deputy MD will oversee and manage various departmental operations and coordinate with all departments to establish and implement organizational goals.

Operations:

• Manage all operations of the organization including Finance, People, Data & Systems, Lending portfolio, and General Administration & Office Management, ensuring that all these functions are executed in a productive and timely manner
• Provide leadership, strategic thinking and planning on the direction and execution of all operational issues across the organization
• Work closely with Development Manager and department directors to ensure that each department is meeting its objectives and deliverables on contracts

People:

• Work with Human Resources in the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new staff and in the continued professional development, coaching, performance management and engagement of all staff.
• Help create productive agendas for staff meetings and for project groups 
• Oversees all day-to-day administration and directs the work of REDC employees 
• Work with Human Resources in establishing and enforcing an accountability system within the organization and in creating appropriate performance improvement plans to coach employees exhibiting sub-par performance.

Finance:

• Responsible for oversight of all Finance functions 
• Creates, manages and monitors an annual budget and financial projection in conjunction with the Managing Director and Controller. 
• Handle acquisition and administration of contracts with vendors and manage external vendors
• Work with Controller to develop monthly financial reports
• Liaise with the Managing Director and provide regular financial updates to organization’s Finance Committee/Board of Directors.
• Review and approve all check/wire/ACH requests; serve as primary signer on checks or approver of disbursements.
• Review and approve monthly organization credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor and manage all financial accounts.
• Oversee annual audit process
• Ensures operational expenses are controlled and within annual budget

Data/Systems:

• Supports the adoption and implementation of technology, including a CRM/Lending/Fiscal system, to track data including but not limited to grants and program impact data     
• Manage all Information Technology needs/initiatives and deployment of staffing and vendor resources for IT support for the organization

• 8+ years of professional experience in nonprofit/business management, operations, strategic consulting, human resources, and/or finance
• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Finance and/or Accounting.
• 3 yrs of CDFI experience
• Demonstrated success leading the development, implementation, assessment, and improvement of technology, administrative, and organizational development policies
• Knowledge of performance management best practices; experience setting and monitoring organizational outcomes
• Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team
• Effectively managed a team of 5+ people 
• Flexible and adaptable; open to feedback and improvement
• Solid organizational skills, including project management skills
• Ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically
• Be passionate about the agency’s mission
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Represent the organization to a diverse group of external audiences.
• Ability to manage, motivate, coach, and develop staff 
• Effective decision making and solid judgment
• Extensive management and leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting 
• Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace 
• Bilingual in English/Chinese or Korean is highly desirable

EXPECTATIONS & HOW WE WORK:

We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve, deserve our very best every day.  We are a results-driven organization that focuses on inclusiveness, empowerment and impact. Renaissance employees are accountable, collaborative and strong communicators with a core strength of community service and development.  We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equality and treating each other, and the communities we serve, with respect and dignity.  We have an aptitude for technology and a strong desire to continuously learn. This philosophy expands to the way we manage our work and the way we put our best foot forward.  All employees are expected to adhere to the following:  

• Ensure compliance with all grant/contract requirements
• Work as part of a team in supporting other AAFE program contracts and projects 
• Provide quality customer service to both internal and external partners and co-workers. 
• Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Understand and embrace the value in collaborating with people of different cultures, races, genders, ethnicities, beliefs, experiences and ideas.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Maintain a positive, helpful attitude.
• Enjoy your time at work!

COMPENSATION:

Renaissance offers rich benefits, recognition, opportunities for professional growth and competitive salaries.  Salary offers will be based on the candidate’s experience in similar roles and will potentially fall within a range between $115,000 – $135,000