About

• Description
• The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center (VOSJCC) is a vibrant and growing nonprofit organization with an annual operating budget exceeding $13 million. The JCC enriches the community through education, wellness, early childhood, youth, and cultural programs that promote connection, belonging, and Jewish values.

• Position Summary
• Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic thought partner and key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the organization’s financial health, long-term sustainability, and strategic growth. The CFO will guide the organization through a period of significant expansion, ensuring strong financial controls, thoughtful forecasting, and innovative strategies that balance stability with opportunity. They will provide financial leadership, accountability, and forward-thinking insights to department heads, empowering them to manage their own departmental P&Ls and achieve key performance goals.

• Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Financial Leadership
• - Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO, executive team, and Board Finance Committee.
• - Provide strategic analysis, data, and forecasts that inform key decisions and long-term planning.
• - Lead efforts to sustain current revenue streams while identifying and pursuing new financial opportunities, partnerships, and funding models.
• - Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive organizational strategy and performance.

• Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting
• - Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring collaboration and accountability with all department heads.
• - Oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• - Develop and monitor KPIs to identify trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for growth.
• - Provide clear analysis and recommendations for improving efficiency and financial outcomes across all business units.
• - Coordinate and oversee annual financial audits and tax filings.

• Operational and Administrative Oversight
• - Supervise and continually evaluate the accounting and finance team, ensuring optimal performance, training, and structure.
• - Oversee financial systems, policies, and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• - Negotiate, evaluate, and manage contracts, vendor agreements, and RFPs to ensure value and alignment with organizational goals.
• - Partner with the CEO and HR team on compensation planning and benefits strategies that support recruitment and retention.

• Data, Technology, and Continuous Improvement
• - Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and identify key growth areas.
• - Champion technology-driven improvements in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting systems.
• - Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Key Attributes
• - Strategic and forward-thinking leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• - Confident decision-maker who balances analytical rigor with creativity.
• - Relationship builder who inspires trust and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• - Mission-driven professional eager to contribute to the growth and impact of the VOSJCC.
• Requirements
• - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• - Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive senior finance experience, ideally in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization with revenues over $8 million.
• - Proven success managing complex budgets and leading teams in a growing organization.
• - Strong strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate financial challenges and opportunities.
• - Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to Boards and Finance Committees.
• - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• - Deep integrity, high emotional intelligence, and a commitment to the mission and values of the JCC.