Chief Financial Officer

Description

For nearly a century, the JCC has been a cornerstone of community life in Minneapolis and St. Paul, enriching lives through a broad range of programs and services-from Early Childhood Education and Summer Camps to Health & Wellness, Recreation, Inclusion, Youth and Teens, Supportive Services, Adult Enrichment, Inclusion Programming and Jewish Arts & Culture. With two locations and a dedicated camp property, the JCC serves nearly 10,000 people annually. Backed by a $15 million operating budget and nearly $50 million in assets, the JCC remains a vital, thriving institution committed to community, connection, and impact.

Our Mission

Inspired by Jewish values and culture, we ignite the human spirit through programs and services that promote well-being, foster inclusivity and strengthen the entire community.

Our Values

The J is for Everyone

We create spaces and opportunities where people feel safe, seen, and connected. When everyone belongs, our entire community grows stronger.

We Adapt for the Greater Good

We are rooted in purpose and flexible in approach. We are responsive to today and ready for tomorrow, even when the path ahead isn't completely clear.

We Show Up Strong

We meet the moment. We take pride in what we deliver and how we deliver it. We aim high, prepare, and follow through, because people are counting on us.

About the Opportunity

LEAD THE FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY INSTITUTION

The Minnesota JCC is looking for an executive who will oversee and drive excellence, innovation, and growth across the JCC's Finance, Human Resources, Technology, Security, Facilities, and Administrative Support teams. This is a role for a leader who thrives in complexity, leads with clarity, and is energized by making systems work better for people.

Being part of our executive leadership team means that you will :

• Shape the future of the MN JCC. We lead collaboratively, and you will be a key thought partner in decisions that drive mission fulfillment and long-term impact.
• Influence our organizational culture. As an executive leader, you will model and reinforce values that promote accountability, equity, transparency, and belonging.
• Tackle enterprise-level opportunities and challenges. Your work will span beyond your departments to influence how we grow, adapt, and sustain the JCC's success.
• Serve as an internal and external ambassador. You will represent the JCC with staff, Board, partners, funders, and the broader community.

You are the ideal candidate if :

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate with others. In the office setting, this is primarily a sedentary role, and employee sits at a desk for consecutive hours at a time using a computer or other office equipment or standing while scanning / copying documents. In both the office setting and well as in other facility and program spaces, additional physical requirements include lifting and moving equipment and program supplies up to 40 lbs., occasional bending, crouching, and reaching.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

This role is based primarily on-site at our Saint Paul and Minneapolis locations, with some flexibility as appropriate. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with frequent in-person interactions, shifting priorities, and occasional interruptions. Success in this position requires high energy, adaptability, a growth mindset, and a solutions-focused approach.