Chief Operating Officer

Jews United for Justice (JUFJ), along with our sister 501(c)4 organization, the JUFJ Campaign Fund, is seeking an experienced, senior level Chief Operating Officer to manage our operations and finance department, including evaluating, standardizing, and innovating on our existing way of doing things, ensuring that workflows are sustainable, and taking our organization to the next level. We are looking for a talented systems-thinker, who will play a leadership role in the organization and ensure that our finance, human resources, and operations functions are working at the highest level.

This is a full-time, exempt, senior leadership position that currently manages two (2) staff members.

Jews United for Justice advances economic, racial, and social justice in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia by educating and mobilizing our local Jewish communities to action. We move our region closer to equity and justice by advancing issue-based campaigns that make real, immediate, and concrete improvements in people’s lives and build the power of working-class and poor communities of color. Through these campaigns we develop leaders, build our Jewish grassroots community, shift the consciousness of our community, and build the collective power needed to undo systemic racism and inequality.

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Executive/Internal Management

• Serve as a member of the senior management team responsible for leading the organization.
• Manage organization-wide processes and systems. Lead evaluation of existing systems and design and implementation of improvements.
• Serve as a thought leader on long-term planning.
• Manage key aspects of the Board of Directors, including board committees and reporting needs.
• Oversee JUFJ’s daily financial operations and supervise the internal finance management and external outsourced accountant. This includes managing the finance staff responsible for cash, bank, accounts receivable, and account payable processes and coordination with the development department to ensure revenue is organized and compliant with all grant, funder, and contract requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial management systems, processes, and policies.
• Manage staff and outsourced accountants to produce monthly financial reporting for leadership and staff, acting as the primary reviewer on a variety of reports to ensure accuracy and quality, including budget and cash trackers.
• Lead the annual financial audit and ensure accurate and timely IRS 990 filings.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, leading on forecasting, planning and analysis to ensure organizational goals are achieved in a fiscal and compliant manner.
• Ensure compliance in managing the relationship between JUFJ and the JUFJ Campaign Fund.

People & Operations Management

• Build, improve, and implement core systems, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to human resources, people and culture, organizational management, performance evaluations, and governance.
• Supervise and support Operations and Finance team members, including providing coaching, mentorship, and accountability.
• Ensure that routine procedures are accurate and working smoothly, including payroll, benefits, tracking leaves, employment records, and other internal systems.
• Manage organization-wide annual performance review process, including improving evaluation instruments, providing support for staff, and ensuring accountability for staff performance.
• Serve as the point of contact for all grievances and disciplinary procedures/actions.
• Manage the implementation of the JUFJ/Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Oversee organization-wide hiring processes, including but not limited to, assisting hiring managers with job postings and interview planning.

Administration | Compliance & Security

• Lead risk management for the organization, including reporting and insurance.
• Support annual state filings to maintain organizational compliance including the following: employment, business, and tax registrations.
• Oversee and monitor c4 staff and overhead allocations, including monthly invoicing and payment.
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