Director of Finance & Administration

Brown RISD Hillel

Location: On Site, Brown RISD Hillel  |  Providence, RI

Employment Status: Exempt salaried staff member

Reporting: Sam Weiss, Executive Director 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Role Overview

Brown RISD Hillel is a hub for Jewish life on College Hill. Every year, over a thousand Jewish students – and hundreds of their non-Jewish peers – pass through our doors to experience Jewish practice, culture and community. Through holiday and Shabbat celebrations, cultural events, classes, art openings, and social gatherings, BRH is helping the next generation of American Jews to become more confident, committed, and connected.

The Director of Finance & Administration (Director) reports to BRH’s Executive Director. As a team, you will engage effectively with internal and external constituent groups to help Brown RISD Hillel achieve financial and administrative excellence. The Director will move easily between strategic decision-making, governance requirements, and the everyday tactical coordination and planning that brings operational priorities to fruition. The Director serves as a collaborative leader, helping to shape BRH’s organizational culture through the design and implementation of efficient systems and processes.

The Director's role will ensure effective and consistent financial integrity and compliance of this 501(c)(3) institution. Working closely with the Executive Director and other stakeholders, the Director will oversee the planning, coordination, and tracking of institutional annual goals against budget. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Executive Director and staff on organizational priorities, strategic goal setting, project planning, and the alignment of organizational priorities with available financial resources

Key to the success of the Director’s role is increasing the Executive Director’s capacity to focus on the transformation and future of the institution. In year one, the Director will actively engage with colleagues and outsourced providers to modernize financial budgeting systems, tracking, and reporting. Over time, a successful Director will help reshape Brown RISD Hillel, from its finances and administration to its facilities and operations, to move the organization forward.

Anticipated responsibilities are outlined below.

What You'll Do

Annual Planning & Financial Management

• Accounting, Banking, Payroll, Benefits, and Insurance: Oversee and, where appropriate, execute the organization’s accounting, banking, payroll, benefits, and insurance functions. Establish and maintain systems, controls, reporting schedules, and annual calendars that support the organization’s financial health and compliance.