JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
Chief Financial Officer
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07215
Position Overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the senior leadership team at Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (JFS), responsible for safeguarding and strengthening the financial health of a dynamic, mission-driven social service agency with an annual budget of approximately $9 million. The CFO provides strategic financial leadership, ensures fiscal accountability, and oversees all financial operations in alignment with JFS’s mission, regulatory requirements, and long-term sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for financial planning, management, and reporting.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all financial operations.
Oversee cash flow and the development of financial policies and procedures.
Supervise and support the finance staff, ensuring high-quality fiscal operations and adherence to deadlines, including Claims Conference submissions and grant reporting.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing finance team.
Lead the development of the annual operating budget with the Executive Director and program leaders.
Present budgets and financial analyses to the Board and Finance Committee.
Monitor fiscal performance throughout the year, identifying and addressing variances and trends.
Attend all Board Meetings and all Finance Committee meetings.
Ensure timely preparation and distribution of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide clear, data-driven insights to support organizational decision-making.
Oversee financial aspects of the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR), including reporting, billing workflows, productivity tracking, and clinical best practices.
Analyze EHR data to strengthen financial sustainability for clinical services, including Medicaid-billable social work programs.
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure compliance, maximize reimbursement, and improve operational efficiency.
Ensure full compliance with relevant federal, state, and local financial regulations, including IRS Form 990.
Coordinate the annual audit with external auditors and ensure timely completion of all audit-related activities.
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards.
Develop, implement, and monitor financial risk management strategies.
Ensure appropriate safeguards against fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
Advise the Executive Director and Board on financial strategies, long-term planning, cash flow forecasting, and revenue modeling.
Support sustainability initiatives related to Medicaid billing, fee-for-service models, fundraising, and grant diversification.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent highly desirable or a Master’s equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven senior-level financial management experience, ideally in a nonprofit or healthcare/social services environment.
Expertise in accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Familiarity with Medicaid, government grants, and cost-based reimbursement models.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly.
Experience working with Electronic Health Record systems (EHR), including financial reporting and billing modules.
Personal Attributes
High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to transparency.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Commitment to the mission of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ and to strengthening the well-being of individuals and families in the community.
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Education: Master’s (Required)
License/Certification: CPA (Preferred)
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
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Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for financial planning, management, and reporting.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all financial operations.
Oversee cash flow and the development of financial policies and procedures.
Supervise and support the finance staff, ensuring high-quality fiscal operations and adherence to deadlines, including Claims Conference submissions and grant reporting.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing finance team.
Lead the development of the annual operating budget with the Executive Director and program leaders.
Present budgets and financial analyses to the Board and Finance Committee.
Monitor fiscal performance throughout the year, identifying and addressing variances and trends.
Attend all Board Meetings and all Finance Committee meetings.
Ensure timely preparation and distribution of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide clear, data-driven insights to support organizational decision-making.
Oversee financial aspects of the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR), including reporting, billing workflows, productivity tracking, and clinical best practices.
Analyze EHR data to strengthen financial sustainability for clinical services, including Medicaid-billable social work programs.
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure compliance, maximize reimbursement, and improve operational efficiency.
Ensure full compliance with relevant federal, state, and local financial regulations, including IRS Form 990.
Coordinate the annual audit with external auditors and ensure timely completion of all audit-related activities.
Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards.
Develop, implement, and monitor financial risk management strategies.
Ensure appropriate safeguards against fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
Advise the Executive Director and Board on financial strategies, long-term planning, cash flow forecasting, and revenue modeling.
Support sustainability initiatives related to Medicaid billing, fee-for-service models, fundraising, and grant diversification.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent highly desirable or a Master’s equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Proven senior-level financial management experience, ideally in a nonprofit or healthcare/social services environment.
Expertise in accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Familiarity with Medicaid, government grants, and cost-based reimbursement models.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly.
Experience working with Electronic Health Record systems (EHR), including financial reporting and billing modules.
Personal Attributes
High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to transparency.
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
Commitment to the mission of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ and to strengthening the well-being of individuals and families in the community.
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Education: Master’s (Required)
License/Certification: CPA (Preferred)
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
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