Director of Finance
Company: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Location: Elkins Park
Posted on: October 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: 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. PIc7a50bfface4-31181-35325823
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