JCC Association of North America seeks a seasoned, mission-driven executive to serve as its next Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO). Reporting to and partnering closely with the CEO, the CFAO will excel in traditional financial leadership and strategic oversight of the organization’s technology ecosystem. This leader will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s overall strategy during this exciting new chapter of growth and transformation while also leading the organization’s journey to excellence within the finance and operations functions.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFAO will provide vision and leadership across Financial Management and Reporting, Strategic Planning, Business Operations, Systems and Technology, and Human Resources. This leader will ensure that JCC Association operates with excellence, transparency, and accountability while building organizational capacity to meet its growing needs as well as those of JCCs/JCC Camps across North America. The CFAO will also serve as the primary staff resource for key Board committees, including Finance, Investment and Audit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to set and execute organizational
• Oversee all financial functions, including accounting and reporting, audit, budgeting and forecasting, and serve as a liaison with the investment advisor managing the endowment fund.
• Lead operational areas including human resources, technology, and systems to ensure organizational efficiency and resilience.
• Serve as a trusted partner to the Board of Directors and provide staff leadership to select Board
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Manage a department of eight including four direct reports with the potential for expansion.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated record of seven to ten years of progressive leadership success in financial and operational leadership within complex organizations, ideally in the nonprofit sector. They will combine strong technical expertise with strategic vision, excellent judgment, and a mission- driven orientation.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Significant senior leadership experience overseeing finance, operations, and human resource
• Background in nonprofit financial management and accounting, including establishing financial processes, policies and (CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred).
• Experience utilizing Change Management, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive toward excellence and
• Demonstrated ability to strategically transform the approach to, and level of, technology to support business decisions and improve efficiency.
• Successful experience working with and presenting to Boards of Directors.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to the values, mission, and future of the JCC
• Able to expand the efficient collection of data that provides for improved measurement of impact at the organization and across the field.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, with a range of $240,000 - $290,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health, retirement contributions, paid time off, and professional development support.

Location

This position is based in New York City at JCC Association headquarters where staff are required to work on site Tuesday—Thursday and have the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

About the JCC Association & the JCC Movement

With the appointment of a new visionary CEO, JCC Association is entering a dynamic period of renewal. From its New York headquarters, the organization strengthens and leads JCCs through professional development, consultation, research, and convenings. It is also the organizing body for signature initiatives including the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®, JCC Maccabi Games®, the Mandel Center for Jewish Education, and continental leadership conferences.

The JCC Movement is the largest platform for Jewish life in North America, comprising more than 150 JCCs, camps, and affiliated organizations. Together, JCCs welcome 1.5 million visitors each week, employ over 55,000 staff, and engage more Jewish children and families than any other organization outside of Israel.

Highlights of the JCC Movement include:

• 35,000 children in early childhood and family engagement programs.
• 83,000 day and overnight campers each
• More than 500,000 teens, volunteers, and spectators touched by JCC Maccabi® over 40+ years.
• Nearly 80,000 military personnel, families, and veterans supported annually through JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®.
• 10,000 individuals who have traveled to Israel since the Center for Israel Engagement was established

How to Apply:

EMD Consulting Group is proud to partner with JCC Association on this search. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by October 31st.