Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Director of Finance
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. While our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds. JFCS has exceptional financial strength, operating with $82M in revenue, endowment/reserves of $75M+, assets of $250M+, and literally decades of clean audits. With less than 10% of revenue coming from government funding, our rock-solid financial strength is ensured for years to come.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and directing of the financial operations, information systems, compliance program, and overall fiscal management of assigned divisions of the Agency to enable JFCS to achieve its operational and strategic goals and initiatives in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. This position will be highly visible within the Agency and will serve as an advisor to the CFO regarding the successful financial management and compliance activities of the Agency.
The Director of Finance understands and supports the achievement of budget and service goals by aligning their work with the mission and objectives of Jewish Family and Children’s Services. They operate within the Agency’s available resources and ensure all responsibilities are performed in compliance with Agency standards and policies.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: Up to $225,000
Up to 8% 403(b) retirement match
Extensive cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs
3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually
16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the finance lead for the Agency’s
Seniors At Home (SAH) and Rhoda Goldman Plaza (RGP) divisions, with combined annual revenue of ~$40M,
nearly half of the total organizational revenue.
This role will provide budgeting, planning, business operations, and financial guidance to the executives and program managers of these divisions.
Works with the CFO to develop financial goals and objectives for the organization and its individual programs.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of an agency-wide Compliance Program, including policies and procedures, process improvement projects related to program contracts, and oversight of quality assurance functions.
Proactively helps manage, plan, and organize the financial operations of assigned areas of the organization, including financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, accounting controls and procedures, risk management, treasury, compliance, resource allocation, and revenue cycle functions.
Assists in developing, interpreting, coordinating, and communicating organizational policies on finance, accounting, budgeting, insurance, internal controls, compliance, and auditing.
Works with leadership of various departments, as assigned, to develop and implement financial plans, benchmarks, and budgetary performance metrics to help monitor progress toward financial and strategic goals.
Oversees and directs the activities of the business offices of the SAH and RGP divisions, including supervision of the RGP Business Manager and SAH Business Manager, to ensure accurate and timely financial management and reporting.
Formulates and directs internal compliance audit and monitoring activities, ensuring that they are performed in a timely manner, recommended actions are taken, and regular assessments are performed to gauge the efficacy of various processes and/or programs.
Proactively identifies and resolves potential issues of non-compliance; works with organization staff to ensure program operating procedures are tailored to mitigate potential compliance risks.
Provides compliance updates as required to JFCS Executive Leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
Establishes clear performance goals and expectations, drives shared accountability, and invests in staff development to strengthen team performance and succession planning.
Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Human Resources and HR Business Partners to align staffing models, resolve employee relations matters, support workforce planning, and develop a culture of inclusion and engagement.
Meets Agency standards for performance by delivering all work to a high-quality standard.
Participates in JFCS and departmental meetings and trainings and represents the department and Agency in a professional manner.
Maintains client privacy and confidentiality.
Fosters a spirit of teamwork and unity among JFCS staff that allows for cultivating ideas, expeditious resolution of conflict, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working together to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
Complies with all JFCS policies, procedures, and health and safety protocols related to its clients, employees, and facilities.
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, or senior executive leadership.
Education and Certification
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
MBA is a plus.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant financial and business operations experience, at least 5 of which are with a non-profit organization.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance activities within a multidisciplinary agency. Ideally includes experience in implementing compliance programs in a non-profit agency.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in budgeting, planning, and financial analysis within a $25+ million multi-departmental entity.
5+ years leadership experience including supervision of multiple employees.
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, particularly as it applies to non-profit organizations.
Experience in conducting or responding to government or third-party audits and investigations.
Skills and Competencies
Proven ability to direct insightful and actionable financial and operational analyses.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and efficient stewardship of agency resources in a manner consistent with agency policies including the JFCS Ethical Conduct and safety policies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and can effectively communicate and present information to senior management, employee groups, volunteers, and/or the Board of Directors. Ability to tailor communications to the appropriate audience, ensuring messages are clear, concise, and impactful.
Technology
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office 365 suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with general ledger (Intacct) and budgeting (Adaptive) software applications.
Additional Requirements
Must be comfortable making recommendations in ambiguous environments with incomplete or unclear information.
Ability to travel to all regions served by JFCS as needed to accomplish departmental and agency activities. If driving own vehicle, must have a valid CA Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Contact
This retained search is managed by Mary Law Executive Search, the Bay Area leader in placing nonprofit and private school Finance and HR professionals.
Mary Law
mary@marylawexecutivesearch.com
925-785-6991
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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Direct message the job poster from Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Connecting CEOs, CFOs, VPs of Finance, Controllers and Senior HR talent with Great Opportunities:marylawexecutivesearch.com Director of Finance Opportunity
Salary up to $225,000
Up to 8% 403(b) match
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. While our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds. JFCS has exceptional financial strength, operating with $82M in revenue, endowment/reserves of $75M+, assets of $250M+, and literally decades of clean audits. With less than 10% of revenue coming from government funding, our rock-solid financial strength is ensured for years to come.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and directing of the financial operations, information systems, compliance program, and overall fiscal management of assigned divisions of the Agency to enable JFCS to achieve its operational and strategic goals and initiatives in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. This position will be highly visible within the Agency and will serve as an advisor to the CFO regarding the successful financial management and compliance activities of the Agency.
The Director of Finance understands and supports the achievement of budget and service goals by aligning their work with the mission and objectives of Jewish Family and Children’s Services. They operate within the Agency’s available resources and ensure all responsibilities are performed in compliance with Agency standards and policies.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: Up to $225,000
Up to 8% 403(b) retirement match
Extensive cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs
3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually
16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the finance lead for the Agency’s
Seniors At Home (SAH) and Rhoda Goldman Plaza (RGP) divisions, with combined annual revenue of ~$40M,
nearly half of the total organizational revenue.
This role will provide budgeting, planning, business operations, and financial guidance to the executives and program managers of these divisions.
Works with the CFO to develop financial goals and objectives for the organization and its individual programs.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of an agency-wide Compliance Program, including policies and procedures, process improvement projects related to program contracts, and oversight of quality assurance functions.
Proactively helps manage, plan, and organize the financial operations of assigned areas of the organization, including financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, accounting controls and procedures, risk management, treasury, compliance, resource allocation, and revenue cycle functions.
Assists in developing, interpreting, coordinating, and communicating organizational policies on finance, accounting, budgeting, insurance, internal controls, compliance, and auditing.
Works with leadership of various departments, as assigned, to develop and implement financial plans, benchmarks, and budgetary performance metrics to help monitor progress toward financial and strategic goals.
Oversees and directs the activities of the business offices of the SAH and RGP divisions, including supervision of the RGP Business Manager and SAH Business Manager, to ensure accurate and timely financial management and reporting.
Formulates and directs internal compliance audit and monitoring activities, ensuring that they are performed in a timely manner, recommended actions are taken, and regular assessments are performed to gauge the efficacy of various processes and/or programs.
Proactively identifies and resolves potential issues of non-compliance; works with organization staff to ensure program operating procedures are tailored to mitigate potential compliance risks.
Provides compliance updates as required to JFCS Executive Leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
Establishes clear performance goals and expectations, drives shared accountability, and invests in staff development to strengthen team performance and succession planning.
Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Human Resources and HR Business Partners to align staffing models, resolve employee relations matters, support workforce planning, and develop a culture of inclusion and engagement.
Meets Agency standards for performance by delivering all work to a high-quality standard.
Participates in JFCS and departmental meetings and trainings and represents the department and Agency in a professional manner.
Maintains client privacy and confidentiality.
Fosters a spirit of teamwork and unity among JFCS staff that allows for cultivating ideas, expeditious resolution of conflict, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, supportiveness, and working together to enable each employee and the department to succeed.
Complies with all JFCS policies, procedures, and health and safety protocols related to its clients, employees, and facilities.
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer, or senior executive leadership.
Education and Certification
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
MBA is a plus.
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of relevant financial and business operations experience, at least 5 of which are with a non-profit organization.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance activities within a multidisciplinary agency. Ideally includes experience in implementing compliance programs in a non-profit agency.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in budgeting, planning, and financial analysis within a $25+ million multi-departmental entity.
5+ years leadership experience including supervision of multiple employees.
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, particularly as it applies to non-profit organizations.
Experience in conducting or responding to government or third-party audits and investigations.
Skills and Competencies
Proven ability to direct insightful and actionable financial and operational analyses.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and efficient stewardship of agency resources in a manner consistent with agency policies including the JFCS Ethical Conduct and safety policies.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and can effectively communicate and present information to senior management, employee groups, volunteers, and/or the Board of Directors. Ability to tailor communications to the appropriate audience, ensuring messages are clear, concise, and impactful.
Technology
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office 365 suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with general ledger (Intacct) and budgeting (Adaptive) software applications.
Additional Requirements
Must be comfortable making recommendations in ambiguous environments with incomplete or unclear information.
Ability to travel to all regions served by JFCS as needed to accomplish departmental and agency activities. If driving own vehicle, must have a valid CA Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Contact
This retained search is managed by Mary Law Executive Search, the Bay Area leader in placing nonprofit and private school Finance and HR professionals.
Mary Law
mary@marylawexecutivesearch.com
925-785-6991
Discover Our Impact: marylawexecutivesearch.com
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Director
Employment type
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Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
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