Job Description
ABOUT THE JCC EAST BAY The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC’s core programs include early childhood education and preschool; camp and afterschool programs; teen engagement; older adult activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations; and ongoing opportunities to connect with Jewish life and our richly diverse community. The JCC East Bay operates from five locations: our full-service building in Berkeley, afterschool programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary, Thornhill Elementary, and Hintil Kuu Ca School in Oakland, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.
POSITION SUMMARY The Controller will report to the Chief Program Officer with whom they will work to manage all aspects of the JCC’s financial functions. This position requires attention to detail as well as excellent customer service and communication skills. The Controller supports and works with our staff, customers , vendors, and community.
Accounting/Finance - Maintain general ledger, including account analysis, subsidiary schedules preparation with supporting documentation, and preparation of monthly and year-end journal entries.
- Oversee and manage cash management, including deposits, dispersals, line of credit, and other debt management, as well as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank deposits.
- Oversee day‑to‑day accounts payable operations including batching and inputting vendor invoices, review of weekly bill pay, vendor contract renewals, ACH approvals, and annual 1099 issuance procedures.
- Complete timely monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Responsible to setup, back up, and update secure operation of QuickBooks and Paycom.
- As primary liaison with banking partners, oversee banking relationships and cash operations, including routine transfers between checking and investment accounts, management of lines of credit, monthly reconciliation of all bank and credit card accounts, and periodic review of credit facilities and check stock ordering.
- Process and track contributions and grants in collaboration with the Development Department; reconcile donation system records.
- Evaluate existing accounting processes; recommend improvements to methods, procedures, and systems; and implement approved changes.
- Train, supervise, evaluate and develop the staff accounting assistant.
- With the CPO, prepare annual budget, period budget updates and (forecasts), including P&L and cash flow projections, and monthly actual vs. budget variance reports for use by the Finance committee, Board, department managers, and senior management.
Audit, Taxes, Insurance - Responsible for annual audit preparation including related worksheets, annual 990 tax return, and Worker’s Compensation audit including collaboration with auditors to complete the annual audit and tax filing on time.
- Responsible for filing all tax returns or related forms, and maintaining local business licenses.
- Responsible for insurance renewal application, and maintain insurance documents and files on the server.
Payroll & Benefits - Serve as administrator and implementer for payroll and benefits administration system including user set up, overall system management, main point of contact with vendors, and training of all staff.
- File periodic governmental reports, including payroll taxes, and other liabilities related to payroll benefits.
- In partnership with the COO, assist with enrollment, and implementation of all benefit and employee leave/disability programs, and COBRA
General - Work actively and collaboratively with program staff and other stakeholders.
- Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced team environment, and manage multiple projects to meet timelines and deadlines.
- Goal-orientated and close attention to detail.
- Ability to work an occasional evening or weekend event.
- Commitment to the mission of the JCC East Bay and knowledge of or commitment to learning about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience working in a nonprofit and/or educational institution preferred.
- Strong computer aptitude, including Microsoft suite, with expertise in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks. Paycom and Salesforce experience a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy.
- Versatility, flexibility, and an ability to shift and manage priorities under increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and projects.
Salary is $125,000 - $145,000. Excellent benefits including fully funded medical and dental options, also including a 403b retirement option, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays (including Jewish).
The JCC East Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. JCC East Bay policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The JCC East Bay complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require particular accommodations during the application and interview process, please inform us of your needs so that we can provide accordingly.
Systemic inequities in hiring have caused women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and others to apply to jobs only if they meet all of the qualifications. The JCC East Bay encourages you to apply anyway, as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Afternoon shift,