Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; Minnesota; On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Minnesota is seeking a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer to oversee finance, human resources, and administrative functions. This leader will ensure financial stewardship and operational excellence while guiding the organization through strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in financial leadership within a nonprofit setting. A strong commitment to community values and inclusivity is vital for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in financial leadership, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Experience in managing audits, cash flow, and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to adapt and implement AI in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organizational core administrative functions including Finance and HR.
• Guide the JCC through strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
• Strengthen internal infrastructure to deliver on the organization's mission.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

GAAP knowledge

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Minnesota JCC
1375 St Paul Ave
St Paul, MN 55116

This leader will oversee the organization's coreadministrative functions--including Finance, Human Resources, Technology, Security,Facilities, and Administrative Support ensuring strong systems, sound financialstewardship, and operational excellence across the enterprise. Working closely with theCEO and senior leadership team, the CFAO will help guide the JCC through its nextchapter by strengthening infrastructure, supporting strategic decision-making, andaligning internal operations to best serve a vibrant and growing community.

POSITION SUMMARYThe Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) is a key member of the executive leadershipteam and a strategic partner to the CEO, responsible for leading Finance, Human Resources,Technology, Safety, Facilities, and Administrative Support. This role sits at the center of how theorganization operates, ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective systems, and alignedinfrastructure that enable the Minnesota JCC to deliver on its mission.This is an opportunity for a leader who is both strategic and operational, someone who can bringclarity to complexity, strengthen core systems, and build a cohesive administrative function thatsupports a dynamic, community-centered organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or BusinessAdministration
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsibleexperience in financial leadership, including CFO orsenior-level finance roles - ideally in a nonprofit setting
• Comfortable operating in a mission-driven, community focused, and values-based environment
• Excellent communication skills -- able to explaincomplex financial topics to both finance and nonfinance stakeholders
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills with abias for action
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting,financial analysis, AI and risk management
• Experience leading audits, managing cash flow, andensuring regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in financial systems and the ability toimplement or upgrade systems and processes
• Willingness to transform the organization throughadaptation of AI

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA, MBAExperience working in nonprofitorganizations, especially thosewith complex programmatic andrevenue structures (e.g., fee-forservice, fundraising, grants)
• Experience with department based accounting
• Understanding of or willingnessto learn Jewish culture andvalues, and how they informorganizational decision-making

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES

• Steady and grounded in complexity
• Balances rigor with strongrelationships
• Clear and direct, willing to say no
• Prioritizes effectively
• Consistent focus on forwardprogress

$165,000 - $180,000

Agency Information:

For a full century, the JCC has been a cornerstone ofcommunity life in Minneapolis and St. Paul, enriching livesthrough a broad range of programs and services--from EarlyChildhood Education and Summer Camps to Health &Wellness, Recreation, Inclusion, Youth and Teens, SupportiveServices, Adult Enrichment, Inclusion Programming and JewishArts & Culture. With two locations and a dedicated campproperty, the JCC serves nearly 14,000 people annually.Backed by a $17.6 million operating budget and nearly $50million in assets, the JCC remains a vital, thriving institutioncommitted to community, connection, and impact.

MISSION:

Inspired by Jewish values and culture, we ignite the human spirit throughprograms and services that promote well-being, foster inclusivity andstrengthen the entire community.

VALUES:

The J is for Everyone: We create spaces and opportunitieswhere people feel safe, seen, andconnected. When everyonebelongs, our entire communitygrows stronger.

We Adapt for the Greater Good: We are rooted in purpose andflexible in approach. We areresponsive to today and ready fortomorrow, even when the pathahead isn't completely clear.

We Show Up Strong: We meet the moment. We takepride in what we deliver and howwe deliver it. We aim high, prepare,and follow through, becausepeople are counting on us.