Careers

Financial Operations Coordinator 

Location: Remote /In-person meetings, as needed 

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism 

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible  

Department: Business Strategy & Management  

Reporting to: Director, Strategic Initiatives – Finance 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 plus competitive benefits package 

Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate) / B 

The Role 

The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Business Strategy & Management team seeks a Financial Operations Coordinator as a central resource, support, and strategic organizer for business management. Coordinating with teams and financial operators across the URJ, this role supports the seamless implementation of consistent financial processes and systems and the analysis and strategic use of URJ’s donor-restricted funds. Overall, the Financial Operations Coordinator expands the capacity of URJ financial operations, improving internal integration, and identifying areas for optimizing org-wide efficiencies. 

What You Will Do 

The Financial Operations Coordinator reports to the Director of Strategic Initiatives – Finance and is responsible for the following: 

• Coordinate and support the network of financial operators from Camps and Immersives Home Teams in partnership with other functional experts. Serve as a central point of contact and gather network bi-weekly. Create meeting agendas and ensure financial processes are communicated to ensure efficient effective consistent use of tools and resources.  

• Maintain finance intranet site.  Respond to staff needs and support organizational growth, consistent financial practices, and shared language among home teams by developing and implementing easy-to-access and user-friendly tools, resources, and information.  

• Support, and as needed, scope and execute Business Strategy projects staying on budget and schedule.  

• Support Business Strategy, Finance, and URJ org-wide priorities. With a focus on finance and program operations, offer additional capacity throughout the organization during peak times.  

• Ensure systems and resources are up to date with accurate financial codes to support budgeting and allocation of expenses. Work across the organization to support and improve existing and future operations. 

• Ongoing financial analysis and reporting of restricted funds.  

Who You Are & Keys to Success (the must-haves): 

To be successful in this job, you excel in the following areas: 

• A “Can Do” Attitude.  Has an outlook that is positive, assertive, and flexible. Highly motivated self-starter, willing to try new things and ask for help. Comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. Able to take on challenges with a sense that “I can do it”! A go-getter attitude and personality will help propel processes and systems to the next level!   

• Project  Coordination. Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the program staying on time and budget. Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering on commitments on time and within budget. Detailed-oriented and able to support various administrative tasks to keep project teams organized and on track with an eye on consistent processes and resources.  

• Collaborate & Connect. Loves understanding the elements of a process, figuring out how to put the pieces together, and bringing others along for greater impact and efficiency. Thrives on creating and sustaining a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity. Initiate respectful, open dialogue to resolve issues when expectations are not met. Educate yourself on the work of the URJ outside of your area. Consider how your work can align with and strengthen others. Connect people and ideas to focus on continuous improvement opportunities within and across teams. Desire to coach and support others in excelling rather than just completing the task.  

• Self-Management. Detailed-oriented. Follow through with tasks on the agreed timeline. Proactively communicate if you are going to miss a deadline. Identify tools and processes that will increase and support accountability. Utilize effective time management tools to help with setting and meeting deadlines. Ask for help and support as needed. Maintain regular, open, honest, and respectful communication.  

• REDI Experience (Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion). Demonstrated experience or willingness to prioritize URJ Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (i.e., ableism, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, antiracism, etc.) priorities. Willingness to seek out voices from diverse backgrounds to build ideas and make decisions. Prioritize outreach to multi-racial, marginalized communities. Plan and budget through a REDI lens using URJ resources.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• occasional in-person meetings, as needed 

• Ideal candidate has a minimum of three years’ experience in financial operations and/or project management.  

About Us 

​​Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.   

​The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.​ 

Application Process 

Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!     

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.