Finance Director

Vanderbilt Hillel

Role Overview

Vanderbilt Hillel is seeking a Finance Director to serve as the organization’s senior financial leader and a member of its senior leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director will oversee the financial management and administrative financial systems of a $1.8 million organization serving more than 1,300 Jewish students through more than 300 programs, events, and activities each year.

The Finance Director will be a trusted strategic partner to the Executive Director, senior leadership team, Board Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Audit Committee. The position provides the financial information, analysis, systems, and controls necessary to support sound decision-making, strong governance, and long-term organizational sustainability.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a finance professional who is comfortable managing day-to-day financial operations while also strengthening systems, improving reporting, and helping a growing organization make informed financial decisions.

What You’ll Do

Financial Management & Stewardship

• Partner with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to develop, manage, and monitor Vanderbilt Hillel’s $1.8 million annual operating budget.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide timely monthly and quarterly financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Monitor financial performance, budget variances, cash flow, and trends to support organizational decision-making.
• Oversee accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, payroll, credit card administration, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online and related financial systems.
• Manage banking relationships, cash flow, ACH payments, bank transfers, and other authorized movement of organizational funds.
• Coordinate with outsourced accounting and payroll providers when needed to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.
• Lead the annual audit and coordinate preparation of the IRS Form 990 and other required financial filings with external professionals.
• Ensure accurate tracking of restricted funds, grants, designated contributions, and related expenditures.
• Collect and organize investment and endowment information for reporting purposes.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing processes and ensure appropriate financial controls are followed.
• Ensure accurate recording and documentation of gifts and other financial transactions in coordination with the development team.