Controller/CFO

Controller / CFO
NY/NJ Strongly Preferred
$150k - $250k

A mission-driven nonprofit organization with a strong focus on education and kiruv is seeking a Controller/CFO to lead its finance function across multiple programs and locations.

This individual will take ownership of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and financial planning, while working closely with organizational leadership and individual Directors to manage budgets, understand revenue and expenses, and improve financial accountability across the organization.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take charge, build structure, and give leadership better visibility into the financial performance of each program.
Responsibilities

• Lead the overall accounting and finance function for the organization
• Oversee the annual budgeting process across all programs and locations
• Partner closely with Directors to develop and manage individual budgets, track spending, and understand revenue and expense performance
• Oversee revenue tracking, including tuition and other program-related revenue
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting that provide leadership with clear visibility into financial and operating performance
• Monitor cash flow and oversee cash management
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Manage financial controls and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting
• Identify budget variances, financial risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance
• Support forecasting, financial planning, and longer-term organizational decision-making
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and other nonprofit reporting requirements with external professionals
• Work closely with senior leadership, Directors, donors, and other stakeholders on financial matters
• Improve financial processes, systems, reporting, and accountability as the organization continues to grow

Requirements

• Strong accounting background with the ability to oversee the full finance and accounting function
• Previous nonprofit experience strongly preferred
• Experience in education is a strong plus
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong leadership skills with a proactive, take-charge approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Directors, senior leadership, donors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to build structure, establish accountability, and push initiatives forward
• Strong business judgment and ability to translate financial information for non-finance leaders
• Highly organized, driven, and comfortable operating in a hands-on environment
• Strong alignment with the organization's mission