Finance and Operation Manager (ACJC)

AC & JC Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AC & JC Foundation seeks a Finance & Operations Manager reporting to the Executive Director. This role oversees finance, administration, accounting management and reporting, grants management and human resources, ensuring accurate GL and AP processing and timely payments.

Additionally responsible for payroll and benefits administration, grants compliance, and daily office operations. The position collaborates with staff across the Foundation for a Just Society to coordinate information systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, administration, accounting management and reporting, grants management and human resources, ensuring accurate general ledger and accounts payable processing and timely payments.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration, grants management and compliance, and daily office management to maintain smooth Foundation operations.
• Partner with staff at the Foundation for a Just Society to coordinate essential information systems technology and facilities & property maintenance.

Job description

The AC & JC Foundation, Inc., is a private family foundation based in New York City created to further the philanthropic goals of its founders, Audrey (née Simons) and Jacob Cappell. Founded in 2019, the foundation is governed by a four-member board of directors and has a staff of three. In 2020, grants and operations totaled $1.2 million and are expected to grow. As co-presidents at the foundation, the Cappells bring an interest and commitment to bettering the lives of New Yorkers, especially those populations who lack access and opportunity to much-needed resources that allow them to reach their fullest potential. Specific philanthropic interests to date include: NYC educational, cultural and social service programs; immigrant rights; social and racial justice; Judaism; and conservation and animal welfare.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance & Operations Manager oversees and administers all aspects of finance, administration, accounting management and reporting, grants management and human resources for the Foundation. They are responsible for the functional management of the foundation’s general ledger and accounts payable functions, effectively managing the delivery of payments, which include grants, expense reimbursements and general vendor invoices. In addition, they will be responsible for payroll and benefits administration, grants management and compliance, as well as the daily office management of the foundation. They will partner with key staff at the Foundation for a Just Society (FJS) to coordinate essential information systems technology and facilities & property maintenance. They should be an effective multitasker who can balance multiple requests while maintaining a high level of focus and accuracy.

COMPENSATION

$85,000 to $125,000 depending on experience.