Vice President of Finance & Controller

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore is seeking a Vice President of Finance & Controller to join our Finance Team. The candidate will ensure smooth day-to-day operations and will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the financial activities of The Associated as well as operating programs and certain constituent agencies. In this role, you will manage 4 direct reports. In addition, other duties include budget preparation, audit and tax preparation and a wide variety of other financial reporting duties.

In this highly collaborative role, you will use your finance expertise and be responsible for:

• Oversee the finance department's day-to-day functions, including accurate accounting and the maintenance of internal controls to ensure the protection of the organizational assets.
• Lead end-to-end finance operations: taxation, accounts payable/receivable, audits, and compliances
• Generate quarterly financial statements for finance committee and banks. Responsible for monthly and annual financial reporting,
• Prepare the annual budget for all operations.
• Coordinate all external audit activity and tax filings.
• Oversee all functions above for 8 operating programs and 5 agencies.

What You Will Possess to Be Successful:
· Professionalism: A calm, collected demeanor is crucial for the high level of multi-tasking and coordination involved in this role. A can-do, energetic spirit matched with poise, especially when the unexpected pops up - is essential.
· Communication: The ability to write concise business emails is essential, as is the ability to converse professionally with multiple stakeholders on the phone. We expect an attitude of "no job is too small," and attention to detail that ensures quality outcomes for our team.
· Drive: The ideal candidate will be eager to take on new responsibilities and challenges. We are looking for someone who is a systematic thinker and fast learner. The ability to effectively prioritize and respond promptly to internal and external customers is vital.

Qualifications:

• CPA License required
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• More than 8 years work related experience
• 5-8 years of supervisory experience
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and the ability to learn new technologies with finance
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a plus as is experience in Intacct.
• Ability to exercise discretion and a very high level of confidentiality with sensitive information is required to be successful in this position.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities is required.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a team setting is required.

Compensation

Starting salary: $160,000; salary commensurate with experience.

Benefit & Perks: The Associated offers a hybrid work environment that supports professional development and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (Health Savings Account), 4% 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, wellbeing programming and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time. To learn more about what it’s like to work at The Associated, check out our brochure here.

Application Process

Electronic submissions are preferred.

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.

The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.