Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.
Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.
We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is respected and appreciated, positioned to do their best work every day.
We are searching for a Senior Director of Finance/Controller who is mission driven and looking to make an impact. This may be the position for you if you are looking for a challenging role in an established, value-based organization with an opportunity for growth in the future.
SUMMARY:
The Senior Director of Finance/Controller serves as the hands-on leader of our finance team. This position is responsible for oversight and management of the finance team, leading the day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, preparing the financial reporting package, and ensuring the financial aspects of the department are well-managed. The Senior Director interacts frequently with the CFO, CEO and the Board and is heavily involved in the budget and audit processes.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Oversight and Management of the Finance Department to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management and audit.
- Play an integral role in the preparation and creation of the annual budget and projections, performing year-to-year and budget-to-actual variance analysis monthly.
- Monitor month end closing process, prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and distribute departmental reports to senior directors and to CFO.
- Assist Senior Directors in understanding and analyzing monthly reports, budgets, variances and implications for their departments and programs.
- Monitor cash balances, wire transfer activity, and agency credit card usage.
- Coordinate and manage the annual audit with external audit firm in conjunction with the CFO.
- Manage imports from our various CRM systems on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to assure accuracy of the data and successful import into accounting records.
- Responsible for reviewing A/P check runs for accurate coding and correctness prior to processing.
- Manage recordation of cash entries and bank reconciliations performed by cash accountant.
WHO YOU ARE:
- 10 years of accounting experience to include a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial management, assistant controller or controller role.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, CPA Preferred
- Prior experience with finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP, not-for-profit accounting experience preferred.
- Ability to be strategic and work in conjunction with a hands-on role.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
- Mission driven with strong people skills and customer service mentality.
- Superior attention to detail, with excellent analytical and financial reporting skills
- Computer proficiency and skills in Excel and accounting software to include database, GL, CRM.
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend time sitting and using a computer, laptop, or phone. The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for periods of time.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
- The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The workspace may be noisy, at times.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
Salary Range: $125,000-$145,000
The JCC offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) employer match, FSA/HSA options, life insurance, long term disability, complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center, discounts on programs including preschool and summer camp, and wellbeing programming.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require any accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.
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