Location and Job Title:

Controller
JCC Association
520 8th Ave
4th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Principal Responsibilities:

POSITION: Controller

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for the company's accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves supervision over general accounting, internal auditing, and budgetary controls

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for budget, accounting, cash, and credit management
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Coordinate and direct budgeting and financial planning
• Create budgets and forecasts
• Coordinate year end audits

• Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance
• Analyze investment account activity and prepare journal entry to recognize investment gains and losses
• Maintain, analyze, and summarize general ledger accounts
• Monitor month end closing process and prepare monthly financial reports
• Distribute departmental financial reports internally and work with department personnel to analyze variances
• Monitor cash balances and wire transfer activity
• Monitor use of agency credit card and petty cash
• Develop chart of accounts as needed
• Assist CFAO in preparation of materials for Finance and Audit Committees

• Oversee Form 990 and CHAR500 preparation and filing
• Maintain vendor and customer relations
• Prepare and distribute Form 1099 and associated Form 1096
• Supervise accounting staff
• Work on special projects as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

JCC Association offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Eight paid legal holidays and up to 13 paid Jewish holidays. In addition, the office closes early on the eve of three Jewish holidays.
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave, family leave, medical leave, jury duty leave and bereavement leave
• Flexible benefit plan
• Pre-tax salary deductions for transit
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, supplemental life insurance
• Retirement plan

Salary Range: $110,000-$125,000 Annually

JCC Association is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business Administration
• 7+ years of successful experience in the role of Controller (or equivalent) in the not-for-profit industry
• Certified Public Accountant designation strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles especially as they pertain to not-for-profit accounting
• Proficiency in the use of Abila Accounting Software desired
• Proficiency in the use of Excel required
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position is based in New York City with the expectation of regular work in the office. There is the possibility of occasional remote work as circumstances dictate

Salary:

$110-125,000

Agency Information:

JCC Association of North America leads and connects the JCC Movement, advancing and enriching North American Jewish life. With 1.5 million people walking through the doors of JCCs (Jewish Community Centers and Jewish Community Camps) each week, the JCC Movement represents the largest platform of Jewish engagement on the continent. JCC Association is the convening organization of this dynamic network, partnering with JCCs to bring together the collective power and knowledge of the JCC Movement, with 12,000 full-time professionals at 172 JCCs across North America plus 41,000 part-time and seasonal professionals. By supporting them, together we enhance and strengthen Jewish life throughout North America