About the role
Position Overview
Jewish National Fund-USA seeks to hire an experienced Assistant Controller to join the Finance Department. This role will support the Controller and oversee key accounting and financial operations, including investments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements across the department.
Location: Rockville Centre, NY (5 days, in-office)
Reports To: Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities
• Assist in overseeing accounting operations, including investments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and financial reporting.
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses
• Perform monthly and annual reconciliations between internal records and third-party statements
• Monitor cash activity, and financial transactions to ensure timely and accurate recording.
• Assist in the development, monitoring, and forecasting of the organization's annual operating budget
• Monitor actual results against budget and analyze variances
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and other financial analyses
• Coordinate and support annual financial statement audits and other external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures
• Partner with internal departments to support financial reporting and operational objectives
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Serve as a resource for finance-related questions and provide cross-functional support as needed
