Position Opening:
Director of Finance and Operations
Jewish Story Partners (JSP) is a nonprofit established in 2021 which provides grants and support to
the highest caliber independent film projects exploring Jewish themes. JSP seeks a detail-oriented
take-charge individual for the part-time position of Director of Finance and Operations. The job is
located in Los Angeles. We offer a hybrid remote/office work schedule and flexible hours.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director of Finance and Operations is an integral part of a small and creative staff – helping
to maintain and grow an artist support organization. Main responsibilities include financed,
administrative, and human resource operations and support for board relations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Desired candidate’s qualifications and skills include:
● 10-15 years of work experience demonstrating excellent financial, analytical, operational and
managerial skills
● Enough non-profit and organizational experience to take a birds-eye view of what’s required
to build, maintain and grow a healthy non-profit that is also a desirable place to work
● Experience overseeing the HR function
● Financial expertise to develop budgets, track spending, oversee payroll and banking, and
generate reports – for both organization management and external partners
● Ability to work with CPA to ensure accurate and timely tax filing and compliance with all
federal, state and local regulatory requirements
● Experience working with outside counsel if and when it is deemed appropriate or necessary
● Strong writing and communication skills, including ability to work effectively with a wide
variety of stakeholders
● Collaborative, self-motivated, flexible, and entrepreneurial
● Interest in film and media, ideally with professional experience and education in the field
● Ability to juggle multiple tasks with competing deadlines
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Director of Finance and Operations:
Finance
● Ensure smooth functioning of the organization while maintaining overall financial stability.
● Oversee all finance-related activities, which include:
– Management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payroll, and
preparation and analysis of financial statements.
– Preparation of annual audit and/or information return (form 990, etc.) through
coordination with outside CPA.
– Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
requirements.
– Scheduling and support for meetings of the Finance Committee and Board of
Directors.
– Preparation of the annual budget.
-Budgets for grant applications, tracking of grant-related spending, grant reporting.
-Establishing and/or maintaining relationships with outside vendors.
Administration
● Work with Executive Director to help oversee the day-to-day administration.
● Oversee software, subscriptions, website, and technology needs and upgrades.
● Help oversee management of facilities.
● Maintain commercial insurance coverage.
● Manage state and federal business registration and reporting
HR
● Oversee payroll preparation.
● Manage employee benefits, including vacation and sick leave, healthcare, FSA, retirement
plan, and any others provided.
● Maintain employee handbook, working with outside HR consultant(s) as necessary to
maintain compliance with the latest employer obligations and mandates.
● Maintain compliance with all other state and federal HR and personnel requirements.
● Work with Executive Director to create and implement staff development program, including
any state and Federal required training.
● Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
● Ensure timely preparation and delivery of periodic employee performance reviews.
● Work with outside HR support as needed to address personnel matters that require additional
support.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Number of hours and pay rate will be based on skill level and experience. In addition to a competitive
salary, JSP offers health insurance, a tech stipend, generous vacation and sick leave, and an
employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to @admin@jewishstorypartners.org.
Jewish Story Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that stimulates and supports the highest
caliber independent films that utilize fresh, nuanced perspectives to tell stories about the diverse
spectrum of Jewish experiences, cultures, and encounters.
Jewish Story Partners is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks persons
of color, women, LGBT applicants and differently-abled persons for this position.