CFO- Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary:DoE

A Brooklyn-based organization is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate does not need prior CFO experience but must have a strong accounting background and the ability to manage day-to-day financial functions while building clear systems and reporting structures.

This role is highly operational and will oversee a small in-office finance team of 3–4 staff members. The CFO will work closely with leadership and external accountants to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and long-term financial planning.

• Oversee invoicing, collections, and deposit tracking
• Supervise vendor payments and cash flow management
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities across food, supplies, and operational expenses
• Oversee payroll and parsonage‑related payments

• Manage health, property, and liability insurance policies
• Ensure timely renewals and appropriate coverage

• Develop and maintain detailed revenue reporting systems, including:
• Aliyot sales by minyan with year‑over‑year comparisons
• Catering, florist, and security assessment revenues with historical comparisons
• Prepare income statements by minyan with prior‑year comparisons
• Create expense tracking systems focusing on major cost categories such as security, maintenance, and food
• Deliver clear monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership

• Oversee year‑end financial review and tax‑related matters, if applicable
• Work closely with external accountants on financial statements and filings

• Establish billing systems and calendars for memberships, security fees, catering, florists, and related revenue streams
• Improve internal financial controls, workflows, and documentation

• Manage and support a small finance office (3–4 employees)
• Ensure accuracy, accountability, and timely execution of financial tasks

• Strong background in accounting or finance (CPA or accounting experience preferred)
• Experience managing financial operations, reporting, and budgeting
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, operational finance role
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to build systems, reporting structures, and processes from the ground up
• Experience managing staff and working collaboratively in an office environment
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel

• Senior leadership role with real operational impact
• Opportunity to build and improve financial systems
• Stable, in‑office environment with a dedicated team