Board Member — CPA / Finance Chair

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

The Jehovah Jireh Community Development Center, Inc. (The JJ Center) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 by Dr. Mary A. Roach, PharmD, serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV), with a primary, deep-rooted focus on Ward 8 — one of the region's most historically underserved communities.

Our mission: to promote unity in the community through quality programs that bring about abundant life for individuals of all ages, races, sexes, ethnicities, creeds, national origins, disabilities, veteran status, and gender identities across the DMV region.

We operate a high-volume, farmers market-style free food distribution every Saturday at Oxon Run Park, providing fresh produce, proteins, and clinical nutrition resources at no cost. While our work deeply impacts families, veterans, and seniors within our primary focus area, our doors are open to all neighbors in need across the wider region. Our approach is grounded in the belief that food is medicine — and that food apartheid, the deliberate structural denial of quality food access to underserved communities, is a public health crisis that demands a coordinated, sustained response.

We are building a replicable model that begins here in the capital region and, through the strength of our programs, our partnerships, and our leadership, expands to dismantle food apartheid across the United States. What we prove in the DMV becomes the blueprint for what is possible everywhere.

The JJ Center operates with institutional-grade efficiency, leveraging a lean digital infrastructure and a rapidly growing volunteer ecosystem. We are now entering a new phase of regional strategic growth and are building the governance board needed to sustain it.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As we transition from a founder-subsidized model to an institutionally governed nonprofit, financial leadership is mission-critical. We are seeking a credentialed finance professional to serve as Finance Chair on our Board of Directors — someone who brings both technical rigor and genuine passion for community impact across the DMV.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape the financial infrastructure of a 20-year organization that is scaling its regional impact. You will not be inheriting a mess — you will be building a best-in-class system.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Review and reconcile our accounting ledger (Wave Accounting) to ensure GAAP compliance and institutional audit-readiness Oversee financial reporting, budget development, and cash flow management Track asset depreciation (including two donated delivery trucks titled under the corporation) Review and approve phased organizational growth budgets and long-term sustainability targets Partner with the JD Board Member on contract reviews, leases, and financial compliance Guide grant financial reporting and support the organization's path toward institutional funding Attend monthly board meetings and serve on the Finance Committee

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Required: CPA designation or equivalent advanced credential (MBA with nonprofit finance focus considered)
• Required: Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or audit
• Strongly preferred: Experience with nonprofit financial management, 990 filings, or grant compliance
• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms (Wave, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Commitment to The JJ Center's mission and genuine passion for food equity and community health
• Ability to commit to monthly board meetings and occasional committee work

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

The JJ Center, Inc. is a faith-based organization rooted in principles of community care, stewardship, and love. As part of our organizational tradition, we ground our leadership work by opening our board meetings with a brief, inclusive reflection or prayer.

At the same time, our mission is driven by a deep commitment to equity and radical inclusivity. We strictly do not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. We warmly welcome board candidates of all backgrounds, faiths, or secular beliefs who share our fierce dedication to community development.

BOARD DETAILS

Term Length: 2 years, renewable Meeting

Frequency: Monthly Meeting Format: Virtual (with occasional in-person for key events)

Give-Get Expectation: $1,001 give or get annually

Time Commitment: Approximately 4–8 hours per month