Controller

CORPORATE CONTROLLER 

Location: Whippany, NJ  

Full Time: Hybrid Monday & Thursday in office and 2nd Tuesday/month

Salary: $140K – $150K

BACKGROUND

Jewish Community Foundation, JCF, is a separately incorporated foundation that exists to support Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and its network of agencies and synagogues in New Jersey, Israel and around the world. JCF’s vision is to define the standard of excellence in the development, governance, and management of long-term capital. Our board and professional team work to bring Greater MetroWest together in building a strong commitment and culture of Legacy giving.

DESCRIPTION:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the operation of the JCF Accounting Department. The Controller supervises the assistant controller and full-time accountants. It is a roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and review workpapers for the annual audited financial statements including work paper review
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely distribution of quarterly donor statements
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely update of the general ledger and preparation of internal financial statements
• Review 990, 990-T and NJ tax returns
• Prepare quarterly JCF Asset Statement & other relevant schedules included as part of the “Investment Committee Report”
• In conjunction with investment consultant, maintain monthly asset allocations and set up of new investment manager relationships
• Maintain relationships with and assist donors in all financial-related matters
• Review quarterly updates of JCF budget prepared by Assistant Controller
• Primary contact with outside custodian bank, responsible for review of daily activity and monthly reporting
• Interact with and assist other JCF personnel with accounting, budgeting, policies and procedures, outside custodian, etc.
• Handle all applicable tax matters of JCF including donor tax reporting of CRTs and CGAs and filing of Supporting Foundations forms 990

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• CPA preferred
• 10 years of experience, not for profit accounting preferred
• Experience with investments a plus
• Prior successful supervisory experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work with other professionals across a range of responsibilities and to develop good rapport with leadership, agencies, fund holders, and vendors