Director of Finance

Director of Finance – Massachusetts 

Camp Ramah New England, which operates three coed summer camps (one overnight and two day camps) that enroll over 1,500 youth (headquartered in – Norwood, MA) is hiring a senior level, full-time year-round position to oversee its financial operations.  

This position arises from the Camp’s tremendous growth over recent years. The Camp has a budget of $10+ million and offers a dynamic experience for Jewish youth/ young adults each year.  Our overnight camp is located in Palmer MA and our day camps are located in Waltham MA and Germantown MD. The Director of Finance will join a team of 20 other highly motivated year-round professionals. Camp Ramah New England prides itself on being innovative and inclusive offering programs and services for children and young adults across our camps. We recently introduced Camp Sasson, weekend experiences for children who have experienced the loss of a parent or who are in treatment for cancer.  

The position requires a combination of strong interpersonal and organizational skills, in addition to great customer service instincts. The Director will lead day-to-day financial operations, which include accounting, accounts payable & receivable, organizational budgeting and reporting and cash and debt management and longer-term budgeting and capital management.   Requirements include an Accounting Degree (CPA preferred), experience with QuickBooks, MS Word, Excel and Outlook, competency working with database systems, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Experience managing reporting, budget development, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and accounting. Impeccable attention to detail and commitment to establishing and adhering to rigorous internal controls. Experience with not-for-profit accounting preferred.  

The location of the job is Norwood MA (a Boston suburb) with the option to work from our overnight camp in Palmer MA for all or part of the summer camp season. A hybrid schedule during the off-season (September to June) is an option.  

Please e-mail resumes or write for more information to [email protected]  

Job description 

Director of Finance: 

• Supervise the Finance Associate responsible for data entry, deposits and payments, scholarship process 

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements.  

• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue (tuition, fundraising and program) expenses, and program budgets expenditures.  

• Monitor and direct construction financing, revenue and expenses.  

• Lead month-end close process, including journal entries and revenue recognition.  

• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness of donor tracking and communication systems in partnership with Development professionals.  

• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely matter  

• Clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements 

• Monitor financial progress vs. Budget and keep Senior Leadership and the Finance Committee abreast of the organization’s financial status.  

• Interaction with Board of Directors, updates and presentations at Board meetings.  

• Oversee the annual budgeting and planning process with Senior Leadership and the Finance Committee.  

• Manage and review all financial plans and compare actual results with a view to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate.  

• Support the CEO and COO in engaging the Board of Directors and Finance Committee around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.  

• Risk management and insurance oversight.  

• Manage/oversee debt compliance and covenants.  

• Manage cash flow and oversee investments of assets 

• Monitor and manage bank relationships.  

• Prepare internal financial statement package and manage the annual financial audit and 990 return process by the outside audit firm.  

Salary range starts at $125,000/year, commensurate with experience. Generous PTO. Comprehensive health, and dental insurance package, 403 B plan, reduced summer day or overnight camp tuition for eligible children.