CFO- Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Non profit in Brooklyn is looking to hire an experienced Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) to be an integral part of the management team and lead the financial strategy and operations of the organization. As a forward‑thinking and creative financial executive with an eye for detail, this individual will be an active participant and contributor to the non profit's overall strategy.

Reporting to and partnering with the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the CFO will work in collaboration with the Board of Directors (“BOD”) and other key leaders across the non profit to ensure efficient and transparent fiscal operations. This is an opportunity for a financially and entrepreneurially minded person to bring new ideas and initiatives to the fiscal planning and management, administrative, and accounting functions for this most unique and important community organization.

In addition, they will drive a change in the approach to grants and fundraising that enables the further expansion of current programs and offer new programs to meet growing needs in the community.

This leader will bring strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and a keen ability to build trust and credibility with internal colleagues, the BOD, and the wider community. This is a high visibility position for the organization and an opportunity to have significant impact in the Sephardic community and Brooklyn at‑large.

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and management to financial staff, including training, mentorship, and professional development
• Participate in the ongoing strategic planning process as an integral member of the management team
• Lead and oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the non profit's finance functions
• Oversee long‑term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the non profit's short and long‑term goals
• Engage with the Board and Audit Committee in strategic thinking around financial management, and issues, trends, and changes in financial and operational practices
• Oversee long‑term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the non profit's strategic plans
• Work closely with the Chief Program Officer and Program team, providing financial support and oversight for expanded programs and overall growth initiatives of the organization
• Partner with the CEO and BOD to develop a forward‑thinking strategy and fresh approach to expanding fundraising with existing funders and to developing new funding sources, and work closely with the Grant Manager to identify new grant sources appropriate for the organization
• Work collaboratively across the organization and within the community, building credibility and fostering trusting relationships with the staff, vendors and external financial partners (including auditors, banks, insurance carriers, funders, etc.) to identify ways to increase income, raise additional funds and reduce expenses
• Share with the management team and staff a passion for the mission and a willingness to address new challenges, both inside and outside direct financial responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the non profit's finance functions including investment management
• Work with the CEO and in collaboration with the BOD and management team to ensure efficient and transparent fiscal operations
• Establish, monitor and where necessary, refine appropriate control processes, including those related to payroll processing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Responsible for oversight of the bi‑annual budget process and accurate preparation and analysis of budgets and financial reports in order to assist the CEO, Board and members of the management team
• Create appropriate reports and dashboards to make certain that all financial information is communicated in a timely and accurate manner
• Proactively review, monitor, and report on the non profit's financial performance including cash position, income and expenses, budget compliance, and material deviation from the budget; prepare and present financial information to the CEO and Finance committee as…