Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

JCC Association of North America; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. This strategic leadership role involves overseeing finance, human resources, and technology while ensuring sound financial stewardship. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of financial leadership experience, preferably in a non-profit setting. Key responsibilities include operational excellence and guiding the organization’s infrastructure. The salary range is $165,000 - $180,000, reflecting the importance of this role in supporting a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial leadership.
• Comfortable operating in a mission-driven, community-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core administrative functions including Finance and Human Resources.
• Guide the organization through its next chapter by strengthening infrastructure.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Risk Management

Education

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

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

Location and Job Title:

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

Principal Responsibilities:

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

POSITION SUMMARY The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) is a key member of the executive leadership team 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 the organization operates, ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective systems, and aligned infrastructure 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 bring clarity to complexity, strengthen core systems, and build a cohesive administrative function that supports a dynamic, community-centered organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial leadership, including CFO or senior-level finance roles - ideally in a nonprofit setting
• Comfortable operating in a mission-driven, community focused, and values-based environment
• Demonstrated experience supervising diverse operational departments
• Excellent communication skills -- able to explain complex financial topics to both finance and nonfinance stakeholders
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills with a bias for action
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, AI and risk management
• Experience leading audits, managing cash flow, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in financial systems and the ability to implement or upgrade systems and processes
• Willingness to transform the organization through adaptation of AI

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, MBA Experience working in nonprofit organizations, especially those with complex programmatic and revenue structures (e.g., fee-forservice, fundraising, grants)
• Experience with department based accounting
• Understanding of or willingness to learn Jewish culture and values, and how they inform organizational decision-making

Leadership Qualities:

• Steady and grounded in complexity
• Balances rigor with strong relationships
• Clear and direct, willing to say no
• Prioritizes effectively
• Consistent focus on forward progress

Salary:

$165,000 - $180,000