Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Job Description

Summary
The Controller oversees the fiscal functions of the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC) and its subsidiary, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center (MACC), both 501(c)3 organizations. They lead a team of professionals responsible for accounting and finance, providing essential financial data to management for policy and fiscal decisions, ensuring effective financial planning, operational efficiency and sound internal controls. The Controller is responsible for supplying management with all financial information necessary for making policy and fiscal decisions, operational efficiency, implementation and administration of sound internal controls and assists with effective financial management of the agency.

The Controller also enhances strategic leadership for the agency by implementing plans and policies. The JCC is comprised of seven business centers, each with its own, unique operations.

· Direct the preparation of financial reports, including statements of activities, financial position, reports to funding agencies, tax returns and reports for management, the Finance Committee, the Board of Directors, and others as needed.

· Provide timely and accurate performance measurement and analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends to assist the CFO, CEO, the Board, and other senior management in performing their responsibilities.

· Continually improve budgeting and forecasting processes through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.

· Optimize cash management: the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position. Oversee a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.

· Coordinate annual examination performed by external auditors and oversee tax compliance functions. Ensure successful annual audit by timely preparation of all PBC documents and supporting audit schedules, and timely issuance of financial statements to meet organizational deadlines.

· Evaluate finance team’s structure, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness. Proactively implement changes to optimize workflow and enhance collaboration while fostering an environment that encourages professional and personal growth for team members.

· Collaborate with CFO for fiscal excellence to plan, develop, organize, manage, and evaluate the organization’s fiscal functions and performance. Ensure the agency achieves annual budgeted goals while maintaining a focus on long-term sustainable growth. Manage the team responsible for financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, banking, treasury functions, and accounting for grants and donations.

· Participate in the development of the agency's plans and programs as a strategic partner. Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs and strategies.

· Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.

· Establish credibility throughout the organization and skillfully implement solutions to address business and economic challenges.

· Provide strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization (e.g., membership packages and pricing, employee benefits, capital investments, etc.).

· Advise professional staff on financial implications of contracts into which the JCC may enter.

An experienced leader with 7+ years professional experience, including but not limited to not-for-profit organization. A forward-thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image. A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus. A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player, articulate and who possesses excellent communication skills required for effective interaction with all…