CFO, Nonprofit Growth & Strategy

Jazz House Kids Inc.; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz House KiDS in Montclair, NJ seeks a Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy, planning, and operations for a growing nonprofit of about $5–7 million annual budget. Reporting to the President and working with the Board, you will oversee accounting, treasury, payroll, grants, and donor reporting while building scalable systems.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years nonprofit finance leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks Online, and ADP, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years of nonprofit finance leadership experience within a $5M+ organization.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial reporting; budgeting, forecasting, audits, and Form 990.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and payroll platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long‑term financial planning for sustainability.
• Provide financial analysis, dashboards, and KPIs to leadership.
• Support the President, Board, and Finance Committee with business planning.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Strengthen systems and processes through technology and automation.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Integrity

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit finance

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jazz House KiDS in Montclair, NJ seeks a Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy, planning, and operations for a growing nonprofit of about $5–7 million annual budget. Reporting to the President and working with the Board, you will oversee accounting, treasury, payroll, grants, and donor reporting while building scalable systems.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years nonprofit finance leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks Online, and ADP, and a