Controller

Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking an opportunity to lead financial operations and strengthen organizational performance? At Jewish Family Service of Dallas, support at every turn isn’t just a tagline, it’s what we do.

If you’re looking for a mission-driven organization where you can make a meaningful impact through financial leadership and play a key role in our mission to provide effective and accessible whole-person care that promotes lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community this may be the right opportunity for you!

Position Summary: 

The Controller is an experienced, hands-on accounting professional responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, monthly financial reporting, and supervision of accounting and development staff. This role supports and advances the organization’s mission by ensuring accurate, compliant, and culturally sensitive financial practices across all entities.

What You'll Do

Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare accounting entries for multiple entities (JFS, JFS Foundation, NPHO).
• Prepare and/or review all general ledger entries and maintain related records and files.
• Prepare and/or review month-end close entries and processes.
• Prepare financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger.
• Perform various account reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Lead preparation for the annual external audit and Form 990; act as primary contact for auditors.
• Implement and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Maintain NPHO payroll tax filings, including electronic payments and quarterly Form 941 submissions.

Budgeting & Cash Management

• Import and maintain annual operating budgets in the accounting system.
• Assist the CFO with cash management tasks and ACH transaction processing.

Payroll & Accounts Management

• Review, approve, and record bi-weekly payroll.
• Provide leadership and supervision across A/R, A/P, P/R, and development financial functions.

System Management & Analysis

• Develop spreadsheet reports, analyze financial data, and verify accuracy.
• Research and interpret financial information to answer accounting-related inquiries.
• Support integration and optimization of financial software systems.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate accountability in all job functions.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred (or equivalent experience considered).

Experience

• 5 years of non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with MIP Fund or SAGE Intacct Accounting preferred but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial system integration.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical financial documents and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take direction when needed.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and take on new responsibilities.

What We Offer

JFS offers excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, generous paid vacation days, and a 403B match.

JFS provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and veteran status, except in the case of those positions in which religion is, in the opinion of JFS, an essential factor. Employment opportunities include but are not limited to recruitment, employment placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, use of facilities and participation in JFS sponsored events.

JFS is an E-Verify participation