Director of Finance

Description : Position

Position

The Director of Finance serves as a thought partner to the Senior Chief of Finance & Operations Officer and is a collaborative member of the finance and operations leadership team responsible for strategic financial and operational decision making.

The Director of Finance will work closely with the Senior Chief of Finance & Operations Officer and leadership across the organization to strengthen overall organizational capacity and impact, develop and implement strategies and tactics to support efficiency, effectiveness, and automation of manual processes.

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance will engage in and be responsible for the following :

• Supervise and mentor the Director or Donor Services & Projects, Assistant Director of Endowment Accounting, Food Pantry Manager, and other related positions, as assigned
• Support the direction, mentoring and enhancements of the Donor Services Group, the Endowment Accounting team, and the Food Pantry team.
• Actively engage with the Director of Data Services to drive the implementation of new and effective data repositories and data integration solutions.
• Support the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Senior Chief of Finance & Operations Officer;

monitor progress and keep senior leadership abreast of the organization's financial status.

• Support Director of Treasury to manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Provide overall financial oversight and monitoring, including developing, implementing, and improving sound fiscal management practices and internal controls.
• Oversee the effective tracking, management, and reporting of pledge revenue and pledge accounts receivable.
• Support the diligent and timely collection of open pledge receivables and reconciling open pledge balances collections and identifying and writing off uncollectible pledges.
• Oversee monthly accounting processes, including donor transactions, financial tracking of grants and restricted gifts.
• Implement a robust contracts management reporting system; ensure financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; develop financial reporting materials for all donor segments and oversee all project / program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit and tax return preparation and filing process; liaise with external auditors and the finance committee and audit committee of the board of directors.
• Oversee all the federal and state specific regulatory filings for both the organization and its related Foundation for Jewish Day Schools.
• Provide staff support to the finance committee and audit committee of the Board of Directors.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Chief of Finance & Operations Officer and leadership team to implement new strategic initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Chief of Finance & Operations Officer and the leadership team to develop, implement, maintain, and improve the strategic financial plan.

Provide financial input for all strategic planning processes.

Requirements :

Education and professional experience : The Director of Finance should have a BS / BA degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5-7 years of experience managing finance in an established organization.

CPA preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; experience using Abila MIP, Blackbaud CRM, and Sage Intacct a plus.

Commitment to mission : Dedication to and passion for the Jewish Federation's mission, vision, and values.

Leadership : Exceptional capacity for leading people from diverse backgrounds. Committed to investing in and developing staff and positioning them to succeed.

Self-directed, positive, energetic, flexible, compassionate, collaborative, and team- oriented individual.

Action oriented : Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong work ethic, flexible, and able to multi-task. Ability to synthesize data, make decisions, and communicate priorities to staff.

Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, executing multiple tasks, and achieving objectives.

Results oriented : Unwavering focus on delivering high quality, data driven results. Committed to innovation, excellence, and entrepreneurship.

Financial acumen : The Director of Finance should have a proven track record in organizational budgeting and financial management.

Experience with and understanding of general accounting, grant tracking, general business systems and functions. Demonstrated success in developing and monitoring financial systems.

Operational skills : Proven track record in developing and managing financial systems; strong project management skills.

Attention to detail : and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

Strategic vision : Ability to think strategically and connect strong execution to broader strategic priorities and objectives.

Personal qualities : Integrity, compassion, sense of humor, mission-oriented, and commitment to excellence.

Overview

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a hybrid work schedule, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug program, life insurance, generous paid time off and 403b retirement savings program.

Our Mission

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the communities' most critical priorities locally, in Israel and around the world.

Commitment to Diversity

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions.

This includes Black, Latinx, and Asian people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities.

We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers an exceptional workplace culture, incredible health, dental and wellness benefits, a retirement savings plan with employer match and generous paid time off.

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