Romemu Hiring for Director of Finance (part-time) Job at Remote Full Time

Kehilat Romemu
Director of Finance (part-time, contracted position)

Romemu, an innovative, welcoming, and fast-growing Jewish community and synagogue on the Upper West Side of Manhattan seeks a Director of Finance for about 40-60 hours per month – somewhat flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
• At least seven to 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally five-plus years of broad financial management experience
• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with — programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• Ability to project and manage cash and provide input on revenue enhancement ideas
• Experience and skills with accounting systems and technical comfort and experience required. Systems to be used at Romemu include: QuickBooks, Shulcloud (optional), Excel, Bill.com and Expensify.

Please include a resume. We will ask for 2 references after the first interview.

For more information, please visit www.romemu.org

Position

The Director of Finance is a part-time, non-employee position requiring 10-15 hours per week. The Director of Finance will primarily ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, manage budgets and cash flow and partner with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making to enhance revenue and control costs. The Director will also continually improve documented procedures and controls including effective use of technology and purchasing and payables management. The Director will work closely with the Bookkeeper to achieve these aims.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Supervise the Bookkeeper to ensure accurate recording and processing of all payables and receivables through Bill.com, QuickBooks Online and other systems.
• Track and forecast cash flow systematically and closely; participate with Executive Director and other senior staff on weekly calls to monitor revenue enhancement strategies and manage cash flow.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual review process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA/CPA or related degree
• At least six to 10 years of overall professional experience; ideally six-plus years of broad financial and operations management experience
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with — programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70.00 – $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

Experience:

• Financial Management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• MBA (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote