Financial Controller

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP of Finance to oversee daily accounting operations and financial reporting. This executive role involves managing the accounting department, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and preparing financial statements for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the non-profit sector, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence. You will play a vital role in supporting organizational needs while adhering to best practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial stewardship within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

10+ years of financial/accounting experience in the non-profit industry.
Master’s degree required; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
Prepare financial statements and lead the annual audit process.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

MIP Accounting Software

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL

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The VP, Finance manages the daily accounting operations which include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

The VP, Finance works with departments within the organization to support the organizational needs while following best practices, complying with internal controls and GAAP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage accounting department on accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance for non-profits.
Manage the financial month-end close process to ensure timely financial and accurate reporting for strategic decision making.
Prepare monthly financial statements and other reports for senior management.
Lead annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison to the external auditor.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements.
Direct the preparation of annual and interim financial statements, as well as annual IRS Form 990s.
Meet with all departments to determine annual budgets and bi-annual financial forecasts.
Prepare monthly cash flow analysis, Support in cash flow projections.
Analyze monthly operating results against department budgets. Interpret financial data and determine accurate financial coding of transactions.
Prepare financial statements and budgets for grant proposal and grant reports.
Oversee cash balances ensuring that there is sufficient liquidity to meet operations needs with excess funds prudently invested.
Maintain and update Finance’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
Supervise Finance department staff and oversee daily operations of the finance department.
Monitor and maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenues, costs, payables, program budgets and actual expenditures.
Support the CFO; provide backup in work with Board and Committees.
Prepare and present reports to the board, finance, investment, and audit committees, and senior leadership team.
Support preparation for financial committee meetings; attend as needed.
Direct and work on special assignments with agencies.

Qualifications and Success Factors:

Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or the equivalent in experience required.
10+ years of progressively responsible financial/accounting experience in the non-profit industry with previous supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP
CPA Preferred
Knowledge of MIP Accounting Software preferred.
Strong knowledge of basic office computing, including MS Office (Word and Excel)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required (Verbal and Written)
Highly organized with proven ability to manage multiple tasks
Sound work ethic and flexibility to get the job done

Position is eligible to work from home occasionally in accordance with Federation policies. When working from home, employee must:

Follow all Federation policies and procedures,
Be available to other employees during Federation’s normal business hours,
Not work from a public place (e.g., coffee shop, library, etc.) and/or join a public, unsecure wi-fi network when working with sensitive or confidential information,
Coordinate with IT department to maintain appropriate computer equipment and connectivity.

Pay Rate:

In addition to benefits, the annual salary for this role ranges between $115,000 and $130,000. We benchmark our salary ranges for new hires in relation to the role, level, and role location; however, we consider a multitude of factors, to include relevant experience, skills, and education/training, to determine compensation within the identified range.

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at the Federation’s discretion. Employment is at-will, and this job description is not an employment contract, and nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.

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