Controller

Position Available: Controller

Overview

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford (JFS) is seeking a Controller. Reporting directly to the CEO and a member of the Management Team, the Controller participates in the leadership of the organization and works collaboratively with the team to align financial processes with the organization’s strategic goals, directly contributing to long-term sustainability. This critical role ensures the overall financial health and integrity of the organization by taking full ownership of the accounting function, including:

• Financial Leadership: Managing and mentoring a finance team of approximately 2.5 FTEs, ensuring effective delegation, review, and accountability for all transactional processing, disbursements, and receipts. Acts as staff liaison to Board of Directors.
• Reporting & Compliance: Driving accurate and timely preparation of all financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of all financial accounts, and developing robust internal controls.
• Strategic Oversight: Participating in the annual budgeting process and providing in-depth financial analysis essential for company-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Audit Management: Serving as the key liaison for independent auditors and directing the preparation of all necessary materials for the annual audit and tax filings (including Form 990).

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About JFS:

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We provide an array of social services and programs to people of all ages, races, religions, background, incomes, and identities. We encourage all applicants to review the scope of services on our website: www.jfshartford.org

Our Values

Integrity: We do our work with honesty. We are reliable and accountable stewards of the organization;

Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards in all aspects of our work, organizational governance, management, and our service delivery;

Community: All people are welcome to be part of our mission-based work, as clients, employees, volunteers, or donors;

Dignity: All people are worthy of dignity and respect. We believe that people can make positive changes in their lives, and we are here to support, non-judgmentally, as they make their journey;

Fairness: It is our responsibility to enable equitable access, so that all clients have an equal opportunity to achieve stability in their lives

Benefits of Working on our Team

In addition to salary, the following benefits are available for this position:

• Flexible schedule, hybrid in office and remote
• Paid Time off: Fifteen (15) days of paid time off annually (twenty days of paid time off after 5 years); Fifteen (15) days of paid sick time annually; Approximately twelve (15) paid holidays annually, this includes a mix of legal, national, and Jewish holidays
• Additional Longevity bonus after two (2) years of employment. For every two (2) years of service, employees will be given one (1) longevity day, up to a maximum of five (5) days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (JFS pays 70% of premiums)
• Peace of mind, with Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group term life insurance at no cost to employees
• Options for employees to elect additional term life insurance
• Options to contribute to a 403(b) retirement account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development opportunities including membership in the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies where ideas are shared, support is offered, and collaboration with colleagues throughout North America is encouraged

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Position Title: Controller
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary range: $100,000 to $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Location: West Hartford, CT, Hybrid work schedule negotiable

Responsibility and Expectations

• Own the entire financial reporting process, preparing and distributing accurate monthly financial statements with supporting financial analysis for departmental leaders and management.
• Partner with CEO and COO to prepare, oversee, and manage the annual operating budget, including continuous budget forecasting and variance analysis.
• Serve as the primary liaison for independent auditors, managing the preparation of all materials for the annual audit and Form 990 filing to ensure timely and favorable outcomes.
• Design, implement, and monitor a robust system of internal controls and financial policies, ensuring compliance with all governing regulations (e.g., GAAP, corporate, and nonprofit filings).
• Direct the oversight of all transactional workflows, including Accounts Payable/Receivable and the maintenance of the general ledger.
• Take full ownership of the bi-weekly payroll process (ADP) and oversee the enrollment and administration of all employee benefit plans.
• Work closely with managers to ensure accurate reconciliation and tracking of all restricted grant expenses and balances, coordinating closely with the Director of Grants.
• Oversee cash management, reconcile accounts monthly, and manage the annual renewal of all business insurance coverage in collaboration with the CEO on risk management functions.
• Provide direct technical supervision and mentorship to the finance team (~2.5 FTEs), ensuring high standards of accountability and execution.
• Continuously review, revise, and communicate workflows and processes to improve efficiency in finance, accounting, and billing operations.

Additional/other duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by JFS.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates with nonprofit experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or relevant certification (CPA/CMA) strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge and practical experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically in a nonprofit environment.
• Proven experience directing and managing nonprofit financial audits and complex multiple funding streams/grant accounting.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and high proficiency across the entire Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as QuickBooks and experience navigating specialized systems like ADP and DonorPerfect Online (or similar online databases).

Leadership and Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored for diverse stakeholders, including board members and executive management.
• Strong organizational and execution skills, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a focus on efficiency.
• Proven ability to rapidly adapt to changing priorities and collaborate effectively within a high-performing management team environment.

Physical Requirements, Schedule, and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• operate computer for most of workday with appropriate rest periods
• be in the physical offices at least part of the weekly schedule (health and safety permitting)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must possess or be able to obtain before the start date, a valid and appropriate state driver’s license, registration, along with access to a reliable car, with proof of insurance.

Cultural Competence

Employees will be sensitive and responsive to the ethnic, racial, cultural, socio-economic, religious and national diversity in JFS’s service population and among its employees. This role involves working with members of our community who may be experiencing food and financial insecurity. Whoever fills this role must be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of our clients and have the ability to serve clients without judgement. Understanding of and appreciation for Jewish community and culture is critical.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

It is the policy of JFS to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status (including civil unions), national origin, ancestry, , military/veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, hair texture/protective hairstyles, status as a domestic violence victim, erased criminal record information or any other characteristic protected by law, and to treat applicants and employees in a non-discriminatory fashion in compliance with applicable law.

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Application Instructions

If you are looking for a dynamic, supportive, mission-driven environment, we hope you will apply. For consideration, please email a cover letter and resume to Katie Hanley, CEO at khanley@jfshartford.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis (until the position is filled). Please note, applications submitted only through really may not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Hartford, CT 06117

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000