Chief Financial Officer- Nashville

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: 801 Percy Warner Blvd, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37205

Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Salary Range: $130,000 – 150,000

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the senior leadership team and serves as the strategic and operational leader responsible for the financial health, administrative infrastructure, and long-term fiscal sustainability of the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville and its partner organizations, Akiva School, Jewish Middle School and Kehillah High School, Sherith Israel & Sherith Israel Cemetery. The CFO oversees all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, audit, compliance, investments, insurance, and administrative systems, ensuring that the Federation’s resources, including its foundation, are managed with integrity, transparency, and excellence.

The CFO partners closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Finance Committee, Foundation leadership, and department heads to support organizational decision-making, strengthen financial stewardship, and advance the Federation’s mission to build, secure, and sustain Jewish life in Nashville and beyond.

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of all fiscal and administrative functions for the Federation and partner Jewish education organizations, including annual audits, tax filings, management reports, and year-end financial statements.
• Provide strategic financial insight to the CEO, senior leadership, and Boards, ensuring decisions are grounded in accurate data and long-term sustainability.
• Conduct special analyses and prepare reports requested by the CEO, Management, and Boards.
• Monitor financial trends and external factors to anticipate risks and opportunities.

• Oversee Accounting, Budget, and Administration operations, ensuring strong internal controls, efficient systems, and continuous improvement.
• Review and update financial policies, procedures, and systems to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable, disbursements, and timely generation of 1099s.
• Ensure all General Ledger accounts are reconciled accurately and consistently.

• Lead the development and preparation of the annual organizational budgets.
• Support staff in creating department and program budgets; consolidate all inputs into a comprehensive organizational budget.
• Partner with the Treasurer to prepare budget presentations for the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Provide timely, accurate monthly financial reports and analysis to guide decision-making.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee preparation and support for annual audits and tax returns.
• Ensure all audit recommendations are implemented and compliance standards are met.

• Oversee banking relationships and ensure timely reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Manage relationships with investment managers and oversee all Federation/Foundation investments.
• Review insurance policies annually to ensure appropriate coverage, endorsements, and risk mitigation.

• Partner with the Human Resources Specialist to coordinate employee information changes and benefits administration, including health insurance, disability, and retirement plans.

• Support the Campaign Department with pledge, payment, accounting, and database procedures.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of campaign data; supervise printing and processing of reminder statements and tax letters.
• Support the Grants Committee and monitor beneficiary disbursements.
• Serve as primary staff for the Camp Scholarship Committee and Israel Incentive Grants Program.
• Ensure timely distribution of all annual Foundation allocations.

• Provide financial input for special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental efforts.
• Ensure all special reports and analyses are…