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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: DoE Position Summary
A Brooklyn-based organization is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee all financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate does not need prior CFO experience but must have a strong accounting background and the ability to manage day-to-day financial functions while building clear systems and reporting structures.
This role is highly operational and will oversee a small in-office finance team of 3-4 staff members. The CFO will work closely with leadership and external accountants to ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and long-term financial planning. Key Responsibilities Financial Oversight & Operations
* Oversee invoicing, collections, and deposit tracking * Supervise vendor payments and cash flow management * Identify cost‑saving opportunities across food, supplies, and operational expenses * Oversee payroll and parsonage‑related payments
Insurance & Compliance
* Manage health, property, and liability insurance policies * Ensure timely renewals and appropriate coverage
Reporting & Analysis
* Develop and maintain detailed revenue reporting systems, including: * Aliyot sales by minyan with year‑over‑year comparisons * Catering, florist, and security assessment revenues with historical comparisons * Prepare income statements by minyan with prior‑year comparisons * Create expense tracking systems focusing on major cost categories such as security, maintenance, and food * Deliver clear monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership
Year‑End & External Coordination
* Oversee year‑end financial review and tax‑related matters, if applicable * Work closely with external accountants on financial statements and filings
Systems & Process Development
* Establish billing systems and calendars for memberships, security fees, catering, florists, and related revenue streams * Improve internal financial controls, workflows, and documentation
Team Leadership
* Manage and support a small finance office (3-4 employees) * Ensure accuracy, accountability, and timely execution of financial tasks
Qualifications & Requirements
* Strong background in accounting or finance (CPA or accounting experience preferred) * Experience managing financial operations, reporting, and budgeting * Comfortable in a hands‑on, operational finance role * Strong analytical and organizational skills * Ability to build systems, reporting structures, and processes from the ground up * Experience managing staff and working collaboratively in an office environment * Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
Why This Role
* Senior leadership role with real operational impact * Opportunity to build and improve financial systems * Stable, in‑office environment with a dedicated team
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* Oversee invoicing, collections, and deposit tracking * Supervise vendor payments and cash flow management * Identify cost‑saving opportunities across food, supplies, and operational expenses * Oversee payroll and parsonage‑related payments
Insurance & Compliance
* Manage health, property, and liability insurance policies * Ensure timely renewals and appropriate coverage
Reporting & Analysis
* Develop and maintain detailed revenue reporting systems, including: * Aliyot sales by minyan with year‑over‑year comparisons * Catering, florist, and security assessment revenues with historical comparisons * Prepare income statements by minyan with prior‑year comparisons * Create expense tracking systems focusing on major cost categories such as security, maintenance, and food * Deliver clear monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to leadership
Year‑End & External Coordination
* Oversee year‑end financial review and tax‑related matters, if applicable * Work closely with external accountants on financial statements and filings
Systems & Process Development
* Establish billing systems and calendars for memberships, security fees, catering, florists, and related revenue streams * Improve internal financial controls, workflows, and documentation
Team Leadership
* Manage and support a small finance office (3-4 employees) * Ensure accuracy, accountability, and timely execution of financial tasks
Qualifications & Requirements
* Strong background in accounting or finance (CPA or accounting experience preferred) * Experience managing financial operations, reporting, and budgeting * Comfortable in a hands‑on, operational finance role * Strong analytical and organizational skills * Ability to build systems, reporting structures, and processes from the ground up * Experience managing staff and working collaboratively in an office environment * Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
Why This Role
* Senior leadership role with real operational impact * Opportunity to build and improve financial systems * Stable, in‑office environment with a dedicated team
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