Chief Financial Officer

UJA-Federation of New York

. Lead the Finance function across UJA entities and operating activities, with accountability for financial stewardship, planning, reporting, controls and team performance .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNorth York • CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial stewardship, strategic planning, and governance capabilities while leading and developing high-performance finance teams. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and align financial strategies with organizational priorities.

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CPA DesignationSenior Financial Leadership ExperienceGovernance OversightInvestment OversightRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingScenario AnalysisInternal ControlsComplianceFinancial AnalysisResource AllocationStrategic PlanningPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityBuilding AlignmentMentoringRelationship BuildingConsensus-Driven Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Financial StewardshipBoard ExperiencePhilanthropic OrganizationsCommunity EngagementOrganizational Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Finance function across UJA entities and operating activities, with accountability for financial stewardship, planning, reporting, controls and team performance
Lead the annual budget process and strengthen multi-year planning, forecasting and scenario analysis
Align financial plans with strategic priorities
Lead resource allocation, reserve strategy and long-term sustainability planning
Help leadership assess competing priorities and strengthen UJA’s financial resilience
Oversee investments and organizational assets with Board committees and advisors
Lead financial reporting and discussions with the Board and relevant committees
Provide context, insight and recommendations to support decision-making
Oversee the annual audit, internal controls, governance and compliance, including CRA requirements
Identify, understand and address financial and other risks
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
Establish clear accountabilities, succession depth and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Champion systems, data and process improvements
Strengthen financial acumen across the organization
Build trusted relationships with professional leadership, Board and committee members, lay leaders, donors, partner agencies and other stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA designation
Senior financial leadership experience, ideally as a CFO or equivalent, within a complex organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Demonstrated success as a strategic partner to a CEO, senior leadership team and Board
Ability to influence effectively without relying solely on formal authority
Proven ability to succeed in a consensus-driven environment and build alignment across stakeholders with differing perspectives and priorities
Board experience is highly valued, particularly with philanthropic or community organizations that combine fundraising with meaningful operating activities
Track record of developing high-performance finance teams, developing leaders and leading thoughtful organizational change
Strong governance, investment oversight, risk and analytical capabilities
Ability to translate financial information into clear implications and choices for non-financial stakeholders
Strategic orientation while being sufficiently hands-on to understand the function, people and processes during a period of transition and evolution
Passion for UJA’s mission and appreciation for the complexity of serving a broad and highly engaged community
Successful professional references and background checks, including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening
Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter and resume

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Hybrid work arrangement
Rich time off policy
Offices closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov)
Early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat)