Small Business Financial Readiness Advisor

Job Title: Small Business Financial Readiness Advisor

Location: 253 36th Street, Unit 17 - Suite 4-C58, Brooklyn, NY 11232 

Work Arrangement: In-Office - 40 hours per week

Position Overview:

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is a borough-wide membership and economic development organization dedicated to helping businesses through promotion, support, advocacy, and convening authority. Brooklyn Chamber and its affiliate organizations - Brooklyn Alliance and Brooklyn Alliance Capital - provide direct business services, technical assistance, and support programs to help businesses grow. We serve as the foremost resource for doing business in the borough and as a leader in advancing public policy that ensures a vibrant Brooklyn economy.

The Small Business Financial Readiness Advisor supports entrepreneurs and small business owners across Brooklyn in strengthening their financial health, improving their access to capital, and building long-term sustainability for their business. This role serves as a bridge between small business owners and the financial resources, lending partners, and funding opportunities they need. The Advisor will also provide hands-on coaching and financial assessments to help clients become capital-ready. This role sits within the Brooklyn Alliance Capital.

Key Responsibilities

·        Provide one-on-one financial coaching to small business owners, including budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning            

·        Assess if small businesses are financially ready for loans, grants, and investment opportunities

·        Assist small businesses in preparing financial documents (profit & loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow projections)

·        Conduct workshops and training sessions on financial literacy and business finance topics to small business owners and staff

·        Guide small business owners to improve creditworthiness and understand lending requirements

·        Connect small business owners with financial institutions, CDFIs, and grant programs

·        Collaborate with local partners, other chambers of commerce, and community-based organizations in Brooklyn

·        Stay updated on funding opportunities, regulations, and economic trends affecting small businesses

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)

·        2-5 years of experience in small business advising, financial coaching, or lending

·        Strong organizational and data tracking skills

·        Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial audiences

·        Ability to coach and motivate small business owners

·        Knowledge of CDFIs and alternative lending products is required

·        Familiarity with NYC small business ecosystem is required

·        Experience in developing and executing financial workshops for small businesses is required

·        Experience in reviewing small business financial statements and lending processes is required

·        Previous experience working with diverse and underserved communities

·        Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or other common languages in Brooklyn is preferred

Compensation

·        Salary: $75,000

·        Benefits include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k), Vision Insurance

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Hafida Rasool at hrasool@brooklynchamber.com

Please note: applications without cover letters will not be considered. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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