Associate Vice President, Finance and Business Operations

Associate Vice President, Finance and Business Operations Braille Institute of America, Inc., 741 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM THE OPPORTUNITY Join us in building a more inclusive world at Braille Institute of America. We are undertaking one of the most transformative initiatives in our history, planning our next century of success in serving the blind and visually impaired communities. Through our 2024-2025 strategic planning process, we identified the next generation opportunities to advance critical initiatives in areas such as customer research; the expansion and transformation of current programs and services; the development of new nationally and internationally accessible programs; the creation of dynamic new strategic partnerships; and the alignment of our mission, strategy, and resources. We invite you to join a dynamic organization transforming the lives of individuals experiencing vision loss. WHO WE ARE At Braille Institute, we are driven by a shared purpose: to serve the blind and low vision community. We come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, finding fulfillment in the impact we create. We believe in fostering a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and flexible. We balance work‑life supports with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive alongside sighted and visually impaired colleagues. We embrace technology and innovation to shape accessibility and transform lives of those with vision loss. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS All employees within Braille Institute of America are expected to support the organization’s mission, vision and values, work cooperatively with others, contribute to positive morale of the department/center and be a respected representative of the organization. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the leadership of the Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations (AVPFBO) has overall strategic and operational responsibility for finance, accounting, and business operations functions. The AVPFBO provides strategic leadership supporting budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, grants management, and alignment with the strategic plan. The AVPFBO will monitor and report on financial performance, lead and supervise the finance team, and manage relationships with financial advisors, banks, and audit firms. The AVPFBO is a thought leader and strategic partner to all areas of the organization. Essential Duties and Responsibilities As a member of the Chief Financial Officer’s leadership team, contribute to organizational strategy and policy and develop and implement strategies to optimize finances and financial operations—including accounting, auditing, tax, grants management, budgeting, and cash management—supporting mission and goals. Assist with organizational planning, including development and execution of the strategic plan. Responsible for annual audits and other compliance and regulatory reporting; assist with all Board related reporting for all areas. Oversee, lead, and organize the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; monitor and evaluate results. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and statutory requirements; oversee financial forecasts and analysis. Monitor and enhance key performance indicators (KPIs), understand drivers of variances, and drive improvements. Advise on tools and solutions to increase efficiency in business and financial operations, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. Ensure appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures. Represent the organization externally as necessary. Day‑to‑day liaison with third‑party finance and operations vendors such as audit, tax, etc. Create a culture of continuous improvement; automate and streamline processes to enhance service delivery. Work with the Chief Financial Officer to lead the annual operating plan and budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic planning and priorities. Represent Braille Institute at meetings and fulfill speaking engagements as assigned; participate in internal and external committees as needed; serve on the Retirement Plan Management Team responsible for retirement plans. Occasional travel to various Braille Institute locations; perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Education: A Bachelor’s degree and Certified Public Accountant required; past senior leadership positions in a dynamic nonprofit and experience working with a Board of Directors strongly preferred. Skills and Abilities: Organized, strategic thinker; leadership and management skills; initiative, adaptability; ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment; excellent interpersonal communication; analytical and creative with strong strategic planning skills; inclusive leader with transparent, self‑aware, priority‑setting, and timely result orientation. Experience: Accounting, finance and investment experience; prior work with investment consultants/advisors; proven financial leadership in increasingly responsible roles; experience with operational aspects of an organization helpful; initiative, sense of urgency, accountability, results‑oriented. Certifications/licenses: Certified Public Accountant Work Environment: Full‑time position; standard office environment; hybrid work schedule available (1 day per week). Physical Requirements: Position operates with standard office equipment. Salary range: $180,000–$195,000 HOW TO APPLY Complete an online application by clicking the "Apply Now" button. A Sign‑In window will pop up where you can enter your email address and password to log in if you have already created an account on this Career Site. If you don't have an account yet, click the "Create One Now" link on the Sign‑In window to create a new account. If you encounter an accessibility issue or difficulty creating an account, please send your cover letter and resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Documents submitted as attachments must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) or as an Adobe PDF document; compressed or zipped files are not accepted. 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