What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance and Operations position at Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York?
Job Summary
JFS is looking for a savvy, thoughtful, expert in financial management and operations to join an already terrific team in the social impact sector. The Director of Finance and Operations will provide the leadership and strategic direction in the management of the organization’s financial, operational and human resource functions to ensure the organization complies with daily financial management (A/P, A/R) applicable grant reporting, budget, internal controls, funders and donor intent and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. If full-time, director will also oversee all clinical billing and insurance compliance.
Must be Capital Region, NY based. For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Jewish Family Services: jginsburg@ jfsneny.org
Responsibilities
- Oversee all agency accounting functions, including accounts receivable, payable and maintain general ledger
- Develop and manage agency budgeting, cash flow and reconcile general ledger; prepare regular forecasting reports for CEO, Board of Directors and Finance Committee
- Prepare monthly financial statements for CEO and Board
- Maintain highest standards of judgment and care at all times
- Process payroll, manage personnel files / records
- Manage staff onboarding including enroll staff in benefit programs as requested and maintain individual personnel files.
- Act as custodian for financial records (and legal and personnel)
- Oversee clinical practice billing; ensure timely receipt of reimbursements from insurance agencies and fee-for-service clients
- Assist in grant budget preparation & modification
- Prepare and submit required vouchers for the JFS’ reimbursable expenditures per contracts, coordinating supporting documentation as necessary
- Monitor grant tracking & reporting for several funding streams with various year ends & contractual spending obligations
- Correspondence & meetings with fiscal contract managers and subcontractors, as necessary
- Coordinate annual audit with independent auditors, prepare support schedules and provide assistance for timely and efficient annual audit
- Review of prepared required tax filings and other required annual reporting, and their timely submissions
- Oversee human resource management functions including but not limited to policies, procedures, payroll, initial employee orientation, reporting, contract and benefits management
Other Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the agency’s senior leadership team
- Provide support to Finance and other committees as requested by CEO
- Maintain written internal control procedures to meet best practice standards
- Implement investment strategies in accordance with board approved policies
- Potential to assist with Clinical Department billing
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA, Master’s degree or professional certification preferred
- Familiarity with GAAP as it applies to nonprofits and consistently review this information for relevant updates
- Experience with grant voucher process
- Promote the agency mission, values and strategic plan
- Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting, preferably in a not-for-profit environment
- Ability to interpret financial data
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Suite
- Strong working knowledge and experience in broad range of administrative, human resource and management areas
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in being part of a dedicated, passionate, fun-loving team
Competitive vacation and benefit packages include health insurance, dental, and retirement plans. Flexible, family-friendly office.
Founded in 1854, Jewish Family Services enriches the lives of individuals, families and the community by providing compassionate, collaborative human services, guided by Jewish values.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Work Location: In person in Albany, NY