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
Requirements
5+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, investments and reconciliations
Experience supporting audits and maintaining internal controls
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Experience with Salesforce and Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT preferred
Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus
Perks:
Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
Generous paid time off
3pm close-of-business on Fridays
Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
Parental Leave policy
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short and long-term disability
403(b) with generous employer contribution
Opportunities to travel to Israel
Compensation:
$90,000-$110,000
Pay Type:
Salaried
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
WHAT WE DO
For 125 years, Jewish National Fund-USA has helped strengthen the land and people of Israel by investing in the communities, infrastructure, and leadership that shape the country's future. Our work is focused on making Israel's North and South places where families can build full, vibrant lives with access to medical care, emergency response, water solutions, parks, playgrounds, jobs, and economic opportunity. Working with our donors and partners, we support underpopulated communities, help attract new residents, improve quality of life, and create the conditions for long-term growth. Our work reaches beyond projects on the ground. Through education, travel, and leadership opportunities, we connect Americans of all ages to Israel in meaningful and lasting ways. That vision continues with the World Zionist Village in Be'er Sheva, a global center that will bring people together to live, learn, lead, and strengthen the next generation of Zionist leadership. From urgent relief to long-term transformation, Jewish National Fund-USA is helping build a stronger future for Israel and creating lasting legacies for generations to come. Learn more at jnf.org .
