Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO)

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 shapingthe organization’s overallstrategy during this exciting new chapter of growth and transformation while also leading the organization’s journeyto excellence withinthe finance and operations functions.

Asa key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFAO will providevision 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 needsas well as those of JCCs/JCC Camps across North America. The CFAO will also serve as the primary staff resource for key Board committees, includingFinance, Investment and Audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to set and executeorganizational strategy.
• 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 partnerto the Board of Directors and provide staff leadership to select Board committees.
• Foster a cultureof 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, ideallyin 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 resourcefunctions.
• Background in nonprofit financial management and accounting, including establishing financial processes, policies and controls. (CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred).
• Experience utilizing Change Management, Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive toward excellence and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically transformthe 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 Movement.
• 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 packageis 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, JCCAssociation is enteringa 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 signatureinitiatives 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 visitorseach week, employover 55,000 staff, and engage more Jewish children and families than any other organization outside

of Israel.

Highlights of the JCC Movementinclude:

• 35,000 childrenin early childhoodand family engagement programs.
• 83,000 day and overnightcampers each summer.
• More than 500,000 teens,volunteers, and spectatorstouched by JCC Maccabi® over 40+ years.
• Nearly 80,000military personnel, families, and veterans supported annually through JWB Jewish Chaplains Council®.
• 10,000 individuals who have traveledto 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 search@emdconsulting.com by October 31st