Assistant Director of Finance

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$90,000/yr - $105,000/yr

Our Assistant Director of Finance will help lead the organization’s financial functions. In addition to the technical skills required, the role demands a team‑oriented, entrepreneurial, intellectually curious professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Highly organized with keen attention to detail, you will support and help drive the financial and payroll/benefits functions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this full‑time exempt position drives the financial management of an organization with a budget of $3.5 million and endowment funds totaling more than $30 million.

The environment is service‑oriented, team‑driven, dynamic, collaborative and highly flexible, focused on creating a vibrant and sustainable life by building a strong and positive environment for staff and students alike.

• Assist with the primary responsibility for financial management of the organization in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Director of Finance.
• Perform all aspects of financial reporting, both internally and externally.
• Adapt, develop and enforce financial controls and policies across the organization.
• Determine and implement best practices for internal processes; identify opportunities for process improvements and implement new procedures within the finance department.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including IRS, State of CT, for all finance and payroll activity, including preparing and submitting reports as required.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and senior leadership to strategically align the organization’s financial growth and goals.
• Create and manage relationships with external partners including vendors, software providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tracking of donor restricted funds and releases from restriction, preparing bank deposits, entering online donations, and monitoring online banking activity.
• Perform monthly accounting functions including banks, GL account and financial system reconciliation to ensure financial information and donations are accurate.
• Manage bi‑weekly payroll process via Hillel International’s online payroll system and on‑boarding of new employees.
• Provide support for various student organizations for which the organization acts as a fiscal intermediary.
• Assist in the annual budget process including managing the budget in Sage software.
• Participate in year‑end close and the annual audit process with the external auditor.
• Manage financial relationships and transactions with various entities.
• Track endowment balances, earnings and expense allocations; record quarterly activity per investment statements.
• Other duties as determined by the Director of Finance.

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant work experience (strongly preferred in the non‑profit sector).
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Master’s degree in an applicable field or 5+ years of managerial experience in finance.
• Preference for candidates with a CPA, CMA or CFA designation.
• Experience partnering with leadership and possessing a high level of oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to assess process and internal control weaknesses, and suggest/develop improvements.
• Able to work in a highly diverse environment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Quick learner, detail‑oriented, flexible and organized.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with cloud‑based ERP financial systems, preferably Sage Intacct, Bill and Blackbaud.
• Experience with accounting for endowment funds.
• Experience tracking donor‑restricted net assets.

• Competitive salary in the non‑profit marketplace.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA), pension plan, life insurance, long‑term disability (LTD), flexible spending plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill‑building opportunities.
• Work in a culture that values people, teamwork, and innovation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Accounting

New Haven, CT