Director, Finance

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 Annually

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Carmela Caplain, Senior Vice President, Finance

Location: The position is hybrid, requiring one day per week in the NYC office.

About Prizmah

Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools is the network for Jewish day schools across North America. We partner with day schools, yeshivas, philanthropists, and communities from all denominations, helping them grow their reach and impact and tackle the challenges on their paths to success. 

Educating our children is the most important investment we can make in their future. Jewish day schools inspire and nurture young people, prepare them for remarkable and meaningful lives, and enable them to thrive. 

Prizmah enhances the ability of schools to excel. Prizmah is building networks for schools and their supporters to connect, learn, and drive impact - deepening talent by investing in professional and lay leaders; catalyzing resources to generate funding for schools to flourish; and accelerating educational innovation, to foster teaching and learning opportunities that empower students. 

At Prizmah, we see what is possible for Jewish day schools, and we're passionate about making that vision a reality. 

Prizmah is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all individuals. We value and are committed to advancing diversity, equity, perspective, inclusion, justice, and experience brought by people from all backgrounds. We strive for our team to reflect the diverse community we serve. Prizmah provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurodiversity, any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance, reporting to the SVP of Finance, assists in managing Prizmah’s day-to-day accounting and finance activity. This is a hands-on role that requires confidentiality, excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, as well as good customer relations and effective communication skills. The Director of Finance is expected to pivot and prioritize projects/tasks and commit to consistently meeting deadlines.

Scope of Responsibilities

Work in partnership with the SVP of Finance to manage accounting and financial operations, including the recording of assets, liability, revenue, and expense transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and audit coordination.

Operations

• Record Accounts Receivable and Revenue for grants, contributions, fee for service revenue, and program registrations.
• Prepare and issue invoices to schools and other clients, prepare AR Aging monthly, and provide oversight of Accounts Receivable by following up on outstanding balances on a timely basis.
• Prepare bank deposits, including recording cash receipts for checks, ACH, and wire transactions, and inform Development of incoming grants and contributions.
• Coordinate the processing of accounts payable invoices.
• Supervise and coordinate the preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Complete monthly financial close process and the preparation of month end journal entries.
• Respond to questions from schools, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly cash forecast, monitor operating cash requirements, and make recommendations for cash transfers and needed.

Budgeting

• Martus budgeting software implementation and staff training for FY26 budget
• Build out personnel budgeting module in Martus to accommodate personnel budgeting at the activity level.
• Assist staff with budget preparation and forecasts during the year.
• Working with programmatic staff, prepare budgets to accompany proposal to foundations and funders.

Financial Reporting

• Martus financial reporting implementation and staff training to internal stakeholders.
• Review variance reports submitted by staff with appropriate follow up on questions/concerns that may arise.
• Prepare financial reports and summaries for donor and funder reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Committee and Board meetings.

Audit and Compliance

• Prepare year-end audit schedule preparations, including cash summaries, accounts receivable aging, fixed assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other schedules as assigned.
• Prepare schedules and analysis required for the IRS Form 990 and state tax filings.
• Recording of all transactions and financial activities related to Prizmah of Canada, including cash receipts, disbursements, due to/due from transactions
• Assist in Prizmah of Canada’s financial reporting, audit, and tax filing.
• Monitor transaction related to fiscal sponsorship, ensuring adherence to the fiscal sponsorship agreement and IRS compliance.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by SVP Finance.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Five years’ experience working in accounts payable and receivable and general ledger
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Sage Intacct, and Bill.com

What We Offer 

• Hybrid work with one day per week required in the NYC office. 
• Prizmah offers an excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance with a range of plans to select from, matching contributions to 401k, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick time, and parental leave.
• Prizmah is committed to and supports individual and professional development.
• Early close on Fridays for Shabbat and on the Erev (eve) of other Jewish holidays. Closed for Jewish Holidays.
• Flexible hours.
• A work environment that prioritizes building a strong work-place culture. We value learning and professional development. You will be a part of a great team that cares deeply about the work we do and each other.
• Competitive salary in the non-profit field in the range of $85,000-$100,000. This position is Full Time, Exempt. 
• Prizmah’s salary ranges are based on education, experience, and skill set required for each role. If your salary expectations are different and/or you have more experience than required, let’s talk.
  
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