Director of Finance

Institute for Curriculum Services • Washington, DC

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Finance will oversee all aspects of the organization's financial operations - from day-to-day accounting to annual budgeting, audit management, and board-level financial reporting. This role is a key organizational partner, working closely with the Leadership team, the Board's Finance Committee, and the Development team to ensure ICS's financial health and sustainability.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience overseeing the finance function
• Experience managing an annual audit process end-to-end
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage organizational budgets
• Experience preparing financial reports for senior leadership and/or a board of directors
• Passionate about ICS’s mission and the importance of accurate, high-quality representation of Jews, Judaism, and Jewish history in educational materials
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable translating complex financial information for non-finance audiences, including board members and program staff
• A proactive communicator who surfaces issues and solutions before they become problems
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently in a remote work environment
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive financial and organizational information
• Collaborative and communicative, with the ability to work effectively across a team in a fully remote environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a nonprofit finance role, with familiarity with fund accounting and restricted revenue tracking
• Experience supporting a development or fundraising team with grant financial reporting
• CPA or equivalent credential
• Familiarity with a PEO platform (e.g., Insperity or similar)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, monitoring, and management of the annual operating budget in collaboration with the CEO, Senior Director of Operations, and Senior Leadership Team
• Oversee accounts payable and corporate credit cards, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with internal controls
• Lead the annual independent audit process and oversee the organization's Form 990 and other required financial filings
• Ensure compliance with federal and state financial reporting requirements, in coordination with external accounting and tax professionals
• Partner with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee on financial governance, prepare and present financial reports at Board meetings, and coordinate the Finance Committee's meeting schedule and action items
• Incorporate diverse perspectives from staff, board members, and external partners when developing financial recommendations
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement on revenue projections, tracking, and reconciliation
• Support the Development team with funder financial reporting, including budget-to-actuals and restricted fund tracking, and ensure accurate allocation of restricted and unrestricted revenue
• Contribute to organizational planning and strategic initiatives as a member of the Senior Leadership team, and identify process improvements that strengthen financial systems and internal controls
• Serve as a trusted financial resource across the organization, adapting processes to changing needs and modeling professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• An employee flexible spending health care and dependent plan
• A 401(k) program with organizational contribution
• Generous paid vacation and health and wellness time
• Paid time off from December 24-January 1st
• Paid time off for federal holidays
• Paid time off for Jewish holy days that fall during the work week, as well as floating holidays for those who observe other holy days
• Professional development budget and time off

What This Job Offers

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