Location and Job Title:

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Gordon JCC
801 Percy Warner Blvd
Nashville, TN 37205

Principal Responsibilities:

The Director of Finance is an executive staff level position and serves as Accounting Department Head. This role is responsible for our fiscal operations. Under the direction of the Executive Director, they will assist in the overall leadership and direction of the organization. This person will ensure the effective utilization of the agency's human and financial resources in a manner that is consistent with the approved annual budget and/or business plans. This full-time exempt position reports directly to the Executive Director.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

BENEFITS

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage available
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) with match
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Program Discounts/ Professional Development Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Three years' experience in fiscal capacity with knowledge of non-profit accounting methods
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of accounting, payroll, and personnel procedures
• Experience in preparing financial statements
• Computer proficiency in accounting software and Excel
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Develop policies and procedures that ensure hiring of the most qualified staff. This includes job postings, interviews, reference checking, distribution of letters of hire, and notification of rejection.
• Coordinate and participate in interviewing process for all management staff and as appropriate for professional and direct service staff.
• Ensure criminal background checks for all staff is completed, and assessment tools are used where appropriate for selected applicants.
• Ensure all staff receives a complete orientation to the Gordon JCC including its mission, services, policies and procedures and expectations regarding job duties and performance.

Training

• Develop and oversee comprehensive training programs for staff at all levels of the organization, including skills training on customer service, team building, sales, general management and other areas as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside consultants and organizations to ensure quality resources for staff training.

Performance Management

• Oversee and drive performance evaluation process from format design through supervisor and employee discussion. Ensure written evaluations follow established procedures, reflect employee's performance and are completed in a timely manner.
• Consult with supervisors and managers to address employee performance issues.
• Assist management in the termination process, ensure the correct data has been gathered and the JCC policies have been followed.
• Conduct exit interviews on employees that voluntarily leave employment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Ensure agency is providing cost effective and comprehensive benefit programs which will support recruitment and retention of high performing staff.
• Assist in development and administration of all Agency employee benefit programs including medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance and 403(b) plans.
• Work closely with third party administrators to ensure employee benefits are managed correctly and benefit issues are resolved.
• Oversee compensation function including: ensuring initial wages and increases are based on external market information and internal equity; monitoring all payroll actions; obtaining necessary approvals; working closely with Payroll Coordinator to resolve specific payroll issues and answer employee questions and concerns.

Compliance with State and Federal Laws

• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations related to all aspects of the employment process including but not limited to FMLA, FLSA, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, COBRA, ADA and HIPAA.
• Develop and administer the necessary employee record systems to support compliance. Ensure required reports are completed on time.
• Assist in preparation and aid in representing the Gordon JCC in any grievance or dispute.

Other

• Consistently model appropriate professional conduct and excellent customer service skills when interacting with all employees, members and visitors.
• Oversee employee safety and risk management programs.
• Participate in senior management and general staff meetings.
• Champion innovative programs that drive employee satisfaction and team morale.
• Oversee logistics of staff recognition programs.

Salary:

$85,000 - $95,000

Agency Information:

The Gordon Jewish Community Center (Gordon JCC) is at the center of Jewish life in Nashville, providing recreational, educational, social and cultural programs and services to over 1,700 member families. Located on a beautiful 52-acre campus in west Nashville, it is a place where non-Jews are welcome to join, play and learn side by side with their Jewish neighbors. Camp Davis, established in 1930's, provides a day camp experience for hundreds of school-age children each summer.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Interim Executive Director Dara Freiberg at dara@nashvillejcc.org.