Chief Financial Officer

Are you ready to make a difference in our community? At Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), you’ll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Joining our team means contributing to a well-respected organization with over a century of service to the South Florida community, rooted in the values of compassion, inclusivity, and resilience. Our team members find purpose in empowering individuals and families through meaningful programs and initiatives. We foster a collaborative environment where your talents are valued, and you’ll have opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you’re looking to be part of an organization that values your contributions and promotes a culture of unity and support, JCS is the place to be.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be involved in all financial affairs of the organization particularly the agency’s accounting department, multiple business units, endowments, GAAP practices compliance, Audits and Compliance, Insurance Policies, staff development, technology improvements, board interaction/presentations, and growth support. This position will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer for all aspects of the position and will direct accounting staff.

This position is fully in-person and requires a valid Florida driver license or state issued ID.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                             

• This position is directly responsible for all accounting functions, financial reporting, comprehensive financial reviews, financial technology tools to support an effective, paperless flow, and oversight of accounting system controls and reports, fixed asset schedules, monthly close reconciliations, planning, forecasting, budgeting, fiscal compliance, implement appropriate liability insurance policies, annual financial audit and other financial audit requests, and other requirements as necessary. Preparation of weekly/monthly KPI reports/dashboards on the businesses is a critical requirement.

• Reporting requirements include reports on the financial and operating results in terms of cost, budgets and trends as well as other needs that arise. Operational management responsibilities include AP, AR, Payroll, and GL accounting for all agency departments units.

• The position will support annual income tax filings, purchasing, services, and revenues activities for the organizations multiple different business locations and services. The ideal candidate will communicate with the agency President in order to maintain current financial information and to assist management in the decision-making process, develop and maintain appropriate accounting systems for the agency, and institute and maintain appropriate procedures and controls.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands.

All of Senior Management and Managers are required to actively participate in JCS' Milk and Honey, Matzah Mitzvah and other similar events. These events are essential to our organizational culture, and leadership participation is key to fostering team unity, supporting our values, and engaging with our community. By attending, managers and supervisors help set the standard for involvement and demonstrate our commitment to these meaningful traditions.

PERKS: We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees, including medical and dental plans. A generous vacation and holiday pay benefit and a 401(k) match is available. Staff receives monthly in-service training and CEU opportunities. This is a one of a kind opportunity for leadership in talent management to contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day in service to our community!

ABOUT: Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is the foremost non-profit, human services agency whose mission is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the Jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with Jewish values. Founded in 1920, JCS delivers exemplary social services through compassionate and comprehensive programs that help people stay healthy and productive.

JCS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or veteran status.

JCS strictly enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or sale of controlled substances and alcohol on company premises, during work hours, or while representing the company. Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required as part of our commitment to a drug-free workplace.

All of Senior Management and Managers are required to actively participate in JCS' Milk and Honey, Matzah Mitzvah and other similar events. These events are essential to our organizational culture, and leadership participation is key to fostering team unity, supporting our values, and engaging with our community. By attending, managers and supervisors help set the standard for involvement and demonstrate our commitment to these meaningful traditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in management oversight of accounting and financial controls and teams, required
• Experience in non-profit management, required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, required
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business/Non-Profit/Public Administration, preferred
• CPA certification, required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment and alignment to the JCS mission
• Extraordinary MS office skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel; Accounting and Fund-Raising Software/Systems
• Effective mentorship, professional development, teambuilding, and coaching skills and experience
• Proven hands--on experience with extraordinary financial reporting analysis focusing on accounting capabilities in multiple environments including forecasting, expense oversight, fundraising predictions, and expansion
• Vendor management oversight
• Ability to develop necessary financial internal controls
• Experience with KPI and weekly dashboard creation
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IRS regulations
• Effective in managing and implementing change in a diverse team-oriented environment.
• Results-oriented, client-focused experience in problem solving with management and front-line staff
• Experience with process re-engineering and paperless process implementation
• Strong, positive and effective written and verbal presentation/communication skills
• Collaborative approach to budget and fiscal planning, development, monitoring, reporting and compliance, and developing plans to reconcile a variety of complex billing rules.
• Calculated Risk-Taking capability
• Holistic view of business
• Passion, integrity, proactiveness, and flexibility

This position is required to actively participate in JCS' Milk and Honey, Matzah Mitzva, Annual Meeting, available to be present at Board and Committee meetings, budget and legislative hearings, and other important management level events. Scheduling of leave time should consider these as priority/mandatory. These events are essential to our organizational culture, and leadership participation is key to fostering team unity, supporting our values, and engaging with our community. Leaders set the standard for involvement and demonstrate commitment to these meaningful, high priority business activities.