Careers

Business Manager 

Location: Remote (Based in Canada) In person meetings as needed

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism 

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT  

Department: Camps & Immersives – Camp George 

Reporting to: Camp Director 

Start Date: ASAP 

Salary Range: CAD 74,000 – 78,000 plus competitive benefits package 

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

The Role 

The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Camp George is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Business Manager to oversee and enhance the financial and administrative operations of the camp. This key role ensures that Camp George runs efficiently while aligning with the URJ’s financial policies and business practices. The Business Manager will collaborate closely with the Camp Director to implement both short- and long-term business plans that support the camp’s growth and deepen its programmatic impact.  

What You Will Do 

Reporting directly to the Camp Director, the Business Manager is responsible for the following: 

• Business Operations & Financial Management: Oversee and streamline business operations at camp, ensuring alignment with URJ financial policies and practices. Collaborate with the Camp Director to implement short- and long-term business strategies. Support recovery efforts from Dining Hall fire.  

• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Partner with the Camp Director to create and manage the annual budget, conduct quarterly projections, and track financial performance throughout the year. Utilize Adaptive (budgeting software) to monitor revenues and expenditures, flagging potential issues and opportunities. Produce accurate, timely financial reports, including budget projections, development/grant reports, and financial insights required by URJ’s central finance department. 

• Day-to-Day Financial Oversight: Manage accounting, financial tracking, and business operations for both camp and year-round youth programs. Responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, bookkeeping, budget tracking, reconciliation, banking (deposits, transfers), petty cash management, purchase orders, grant support, and participant registration/payment processes. Oversee seasonal staff payroll processes and manage year-round staff time and attendance according to URJ payroll policies. Serve as the primary contact for camp families and synagogues regarding account balances, payments, fees, and general registration inquiries. 

• Development & Scholarship Support: Oversee the management of financial assistance and scholarships for the camp in partnership with the UJA. Administer applications, assist families through the process, and ensure confidentiality. Coordinate the yearly review process for camp council decisions regarding financial assistance. Support the development team with fundraising campaigns, including setting up financial platforms for donations. 

• Insurance & Vendor Management: Manage insurance-related processes, including workers’ compensation, camper insurance, vehicle insurance, and general liability coverage. Collaborate with the Camp Director and other staff to evaluate and manage vendor relationships, ensuring competitive pricing and services. 

• Canadian Finance Support: In collaboration with the URJ Finance team, assist with managing Canadian finances, including monthly reporting of Camp George and RJCC pension contributions to Canada Life, fund transfers, and vendor payments.  

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

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

Financial Management & Reporting: Experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Proficiency in managing accounts payable/receivable, bookkeeping, and reconciliation processes. Experience with financial management software, particularly Adaptive or similar tools, to track budgets, expenditures, and financial projections. 

Self-Management & Accountability: Strong ability to assess priorities and manage time effectively to meet goals while ensuring personal well-being. Competence in establishing SMARTIE goals aligned with organizational objectives and collaborating with management for clarity. Skill in articulating needs and challenges clearly to foster a transparent and collaborative environment. Commitment to maintaining respectful communication and timely responses to colleagues and stakeholders. Initiative in regularly accessing organizational updates and essential information to stay informed and effective. 

Collaborative Teamwork: Ability to work with diverse teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Proficient in scoping projects and using frameworks like MOCHA to define purpose, outcomes, and accountability. Skill in managing time and resources to meet commitments on schedule and within budget while addressing challenges respectfully. Willingness to learn about the broader organizational context and strengthen collaborative initiatives. Capacity to connect people and ideas to identify and implement opportunities for enhancement across teams. Skill in valuing diverse perspectives to develop comprehensive solutions and foster a culture of inclusion. 

Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): Experience in or willingness to create equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments that foster a sense of belonging. Proficient in seeking and incorporating diverse viewpoints in decision-making processes to promote innovation. Ability to prioritize efforts to engage multi-racial and marginalized communities effectively. Willingness to apply a REDI framework in planning and budgeting processes to support fair initiatives. Skill in implementing and upholding shared agreements that advance Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• occasional in-person meetings, as needed 

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.