Job description
Applications submitted through the Hillel International website will NOT be considered. To apply, please send your resume to Jamie Hamlin: [email protected].
Vice President, Finance
Hillel International
Role Overview
Are you a finance leader ready to transform the operations of a mission-driven nonprofit? Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, is seeking a Vice President, Finance to help shape the future of its work. This is an opportunity for a seasoned finance executive who has driven transformative change across both commercial and nonprofit environments and is ready to bring that same impact here.
Partnering with the CFO, the Vice President, Finance will oversee all aspects of finance including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, audit, risk, tax, and investments. The role includes stewardship of a complex, multi-million-dollar operating budget with diversified funding streams and leadership of a finance team with 3–4 direct reports. This position is hybrid, based in Washington, DC.
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-level analysis, reporting, and strategic guidance to senior leadership and the Board.
- Ensure financial systems and controls are efficient, effective, and forward-looking.
- Lead and modernize budgeting, reporting, and financial processes to reflect best practices.
- Build, mentor, and strengthen a high-performing finance team.
- Drive innovation by leveraging new financial technologies and tools.
- Play a key role in strategic and operational planning, ensuring financial decisions align with organizational goals.
- Present financial insights to donors and funders, demonstrating transparency and building trust in the organization’s stewardship of resources.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership across nonprofit and commercial sectors.
- CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred; Big Four background a plus.
- Proven success in modernizing finance functions and implementing scalable processes.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite (finance), Salesforce (CRM), and Ramp (credit card system).
- Skilled at advising executives and engaging with Boards, donors, and funders.
- Strong change management ability; track record leading organizations through transformation.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to pivot seamlessly between strategy and execution.
- Collaborative leader who develops and motivates teams; 3–4 direct reports.
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive salary in the $200 – $220K.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and generous leave policies.
- Hybrid work environment, based in Washington, DC.
- The chance to make a lasting impact by strengthening financial operations at scale for a mission-driven nonprofit that is transforming Jewish campus life worldwide.
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About Hillel International
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
