Chief Financial Officer

Jewish Federation of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

25d • $140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (JFC) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). JFC is the backbone organization that catalyzes the community in common purpose, welcoming all cultural backgrounds and faiths. The Federation is a community-driven convener, mobilizing diverse groups toward collective action, raising funds and allocating resources where they’re most needed. They are committed to caring for the elderly, striving for social justice, keeping the community safe, combating antisemitism, and bringing crucial aid to the most vulnerable. Their vision is to build a flourishing, diverse Jewish community for future generations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience
• Experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, boards, finance committees, and investment committees required
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with volunteer leadership, donors, and community stakeholders
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, internal controls, and financial best practices
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems, reporting platforms, and technology-enabled process improvement initiatives
• Strong executive presence and ability to work effectively with volunteer and lay leadership

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Nonprofit, foundation, endowment, philanthropic, or community organization experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as the senior financial leader for the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (JFC) and is a key member of the organization’s executive leadership team.
• Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works in close partnership with the Managing Director of Shared Business Services (SBS).
• Maintains primary responsibility for the financial leadership, governance support, financial planning, operational stewardship, and long-term fiscal sustainability of JFC.
• Oversees all finance and accounting functions for JFC, ensuring strong financial stewardship and operational integrity.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and transparent monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Leads annual budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning processes.
• Oversees treasury management, banking relationships, liquidity planning, and cash flow forecasting.
• Develops and maintains financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and best practices.
• Ensures proper stewardship and accounting treatment of restricted funds, endowments, grants, and donor-advised funds.
• Supports organizational decision-making through meaningful financial dashboards, metrics, analytics, and reporting tools.
• Serves as professional staff liaison to the F&A Committee, Investment Committee, and other assigned board committees.
• Works collaboratively with external investment advisors, custodians, and banking partners in conjunction with the Investment Committee.
• Supports long-term stewardship and sustainability of philanthropic and endowment assets.
• Oversees organizational risk management related to financial operations, investments, compliance, insurance, and internal controls.
• Leads the annual external audit process and preparation of all required regulatory and tax filings, including Form 990.
• Identifies and leads process improvements and operational efficiencies across finance and related operational functions.
• Leads or supports finance-related technology initiatives, systems evaluations, reporting enhancements, and implementation projects.
• Partners with SBS leadership to optimize shared systems, workflows, operational alignment, and service delivery.
• Supports modernization of financial reporting, analytics, and decision-support capabilities.
• Leads, mentors, and develops finance team members while fostering a collaborative and service-oriented culture.
• Provides supervision, coaching, performance management, and professional development support for direct reports.
• Encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous learning within the finance function.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Talent management & professional development programs and learning opportunities
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match and additional contribution opportunities.
• Complimentary single membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center + discounts to the onsite café and spa
• F.S.A, employer matched H.S.A, life insurance, LegalShield plan, tuition reimbursement and more
• Paid Time Off: 15 days’ vacation, 12 days of sick, and 10+ paid holidays per year
• Fun, collaborative, business-casual work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive