Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for long-term financial planning, operational efficiency, sound internal controls, and effective financial management across the agency. This position provides direct oversight of day-to-day financial and accounting operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

What You’ll Do:

Accounting & Administration

• Oversee the proper implementation and maintenance of all accounting systems and functions.
• Supervise and manage the finance staff. Promote process improvement, cross-training, and a culture of collaboration across departments.
• Maintain proper recording of all donations and grants including tracking of all restricted funds.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of finance department policies, procedures, and documentation to support consistency and accountability.
• Support the review and enhancement of internal control systems and financial procedures in collaboration with external consultants or auditors to ensure strong fiscal practices.
• Provide administrative support for financial coordination with the NOJCC Foundation. Assist with periodic reporting, documentation, and alignment of financial practices between the NOJCC and NOJCC Foundation.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to financial systems and workflows that improve efficiency, transparency, and organizational performance.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual audit process. Liaise with auditors and board representatives and assist in responding to audit requests or recommendations.
• Oversee the preparation of the Form 990 and coordinate with CPA firm.
• Support contract management and billing processes; ensure financial data collection and reporting support agency requirements and funder expectations.

Finance, Budgeting and Planning

• Lead the organization’s budgeting and financial planning process in conjunction with the Executive Director. Monitor financial performance, track variances, and keep leadership informed of key trends and changes.
• Manage organizational cash flow and financial forecasting to ensure sustainability and alignment with operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. Monitor progress and support accountability across departments
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and financial scenario planning, offering data-driven insights to inform operational decisions and resource allocation.
• Contribute to discussions around insurance coverage and organizational risk awareness. Support documentation and communication related to liability, property, and workers’ compensation coverage in collaboration with the Executive Director and brokers.
• Serve as a key communicator of the organization’s financial status to the board of directors and other stakeholders

Financial Reporting

• Analyze and present timely and accurate monthly and annual financial reports.
• Prepare financial reports for executive committee, finance committee and board of directors, translating complex data into clear, actionable information for non-financial audiences.
• Prepare financial reports for internal stakeholders, donors and department heads.
• Monitor changes in nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements; IRS Form 990, state charitable registrations, and file retention protocols.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other relevant standards

Human Resources & Payroll

• Oversee payroll processing for all employees including recording payroll in the general ledger and allocation of all payroll expenses to departments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.

Information Technology

• Coordinate with staff and vendors to maintain and improve financial software platforms (e.g., Sage Intacct, Stampli, Amilia, Paycom, etc.), ensuring timely and accurate reporting and integration with the accounting system

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

Education and/or Work-Related Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, management or finance
• Minimum of five years of professional experience, including managing the finance and administration of a $10 million to $20 million organization.
• Strong understanding of creating and driving the analytic framework for planning and driving organizational change in a fast-paced organization
• Experience managing tight cash flow and developing and implementing ways to grow revenue and control expenses.
• Proven record of accomplishment in strategic planning and implementation.
• Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development.
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the NOJCC's mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA/CPA preferred along with a bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting
• Experience with SAGE Intacct accounting system
• Flexible and a self-starter, able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to hire and retain a cohesive, talented staff
• Lead by example; follow all NOJCC policies and procedures as defined in the NOJCC Handbook and as directed by Agency leadership.

Schedule

• Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, and some evening meetings.

Let's Talk Money!

• $100k to $120k annually; Depending on experience

Perks!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401K Matching
• EAP
• 75% Discount Early Childhood Education & Camp Tuition
• Free Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Complimentary Fitness Membership
• Paid Time Off

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the New Orleans Jewish Community Center (NOJCC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The NOJCC expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of NOJCC employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The NOJCC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which NOJCC has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Perks!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401K Matching
• EAP
• 75% Discount Early Childhood Education & Camp Tuition
• Free Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Complimentary Fitness Membership
• Paid Time Off