Job Description

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

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Responsibilities

• Lead the financial and administrative functions of a thriving JCC, overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Technology, Security, Facilities, and Administrative Support teams.
• Shape the future of the MN JCC by partnering in decisions that drive mission fulfillment and long-term impact.
• Influence organizational culture by modeling and reinforcing values that promote accountability, equity, transparency, and belonging.
• Tackle enterprise-level opportunities and challenges, influencing growth, adaptation, and sustainability across the organization.
• Serve as an internal and external ambassador, representing the JCC with staff, Board, partners, funders, and the broader community.

Ideal candidate

• You are an experienced CFO or senior finance leader, confident in managing budgets, forecasting, audit, risk, and financial strategy.
• You are a strong operational generalist who can build cross-functional teams and drive high performance across multiple disciplines.
• You are independent, accountable, and take ownership of outcomes.
• You are confident and decisive, taking initiative to move work forward with urgency and clarity.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and embrace change as an opportunity to improve.
• You are a systems thinker who sees the big picture, connects the dots, and designs processes that work.
• You are a clear and compelling communicator who can influence, coach, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• You know how to lead people through change with empathy, steadiness, and clarity.
• You bring a data-informed mindset to decision-making and performance evaluation.
• You bring (or are open to learning) a deep appreciation for Jewish culture and values, which form the foundation of our community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial leadership, including CFO or senior-level finance roles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and risk management
• Experience leading audits, managing cash flow, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in financial systems and the ability to implement or upgrade systems and processes
• Demonstrated experience supervising diverse operational departments
• Excellent communication skills able to explain complex financial topics to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills with a bias for action
• Comfortable operating in a mission-driven, community-focused, and values-based environment

Preferred

• CPA, MBA, or relevant advanced degree
• Experience working in organizations with complex programmatic and revenue structures (e.g., fee-for-service, fundraising, grants)
• Familiarity with fund accounting, capital budgeting, and long-term financial planning
• Understanding of or willingness to learn Jewish culture and values, and how they inform organizational decision-making

Salary

$135,000 - $150,000

Agency Information

For nearly a century, the JCC has been a cornerstone of community life in Minneapolis and St. Paul, enriching lives through a broad range of programs and servicesfrom Early Childhood Education and Summer Camps to Health & Wellness, Recreation, Inclusion, Youth and Teens, Supportive Services, Adult Enrichment, Inclusion Programming and Jewish Arts & Culture. With two locations and a dedicated camp property, the JCC serves nearly 10,000 people annually. Backed by a $15 million+ operating budget and nearly $50 million in assets, the JCC remains a vital, thriving institution committed to community, connection, and impact.

Our Mission

Inspired by Jewish values and culture, we ignite the human spirit through programs and services that promote well-being, foster inclusivity and strengthen the entire community.

Our Values

The J is for Everyone We create spaces and opportunities where people feel safe, seen, and connected. When everyone belongs, our entire community grows stronger.

We Adapt for the Greater Good We are rooted in purpose and flexible in approach. We are responsive to today and ready for tomorrow, even when the path ahead isnt completely clear.

We Show Up Strong We meet the moment. We take pride in what we deliver and how we deliver it. We aim high, prepare, and follow through, because people are counting on us.

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