Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Start Date: May 1, 2026

About Hillel Ontario

Hillel Ontario (Toronto, ON) is a recognized leader in the international Hillel movement, serving over 14,000 Jewish students across nine universities and amplifying vibrant Jewish campus life. We centralize organizational expertise so our campus professionals can focus on student engagement, leadership development, learning, and building meaningful community connections. Hillel embraces religious and political diversity, supporting a broad spectrum of identities through innovative programming, immersive experiences, and student leadership development. We empower the next generation of Jewish leaders to make an enduring impact on Jewish life, Israel, and the world.

The Opportunity

Growth is exciting, but has to be managed properly, efficiently and effectively.

We’re hiring a Chief Financial Officer to help usher Hillel Ontario into its next stage of growth and to do so with confidence & professionalism, empathy and an almost universal approachability. Your job is to do everything in your power to utilize every resource available to you, to ensure that staff at all levels are fully enabled and empowered to fulfill Hillel’s mission. You’re not a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ person, you’re a “let’s see how we can make this happen” person who isn’t afraid to say no when it’s appropriate, and will go out on a limb when they can.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a bold, creative leader to own and to operationalize Hillel Ontario’s finances. Your primary focus will be on owning the Finance function, but your portfolio will include:

Finance & Accounting

In partnership with the organization’s Senior Leadership Team, lead efforts to craft and adapt the organization’s financial strategy.
Provide insights on operations through analysis of financial and operational data, uncovering opportunities and issues through analysis.
Be the expert when it comes to proper accounting processes and procedures; ensuring that revenues are recognized properly, expenses are incurred efficiently and budgets are adhered to thoughtfully.
Be the gold standard: Deliver clear, accurate, and timely financial reporting to a range of stakeholders from senior management, the Board, and community.
Be insightful by preparing and owning the annual budget, by reporting on variances, by projecting cash flows and by forecasting three years ahead. It’s exceptionally important to provide the Senior Team and the Board with actionable forecasts and insightful scenarios; to identify red flags well in advance of any potential threats or risks to the organization.
Be vigilant by reviewing and classifying invoices and expense reports for accuracy.
Be methodical by ensuring the timely closing of books and reconciliation of accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in alignment with internal financial reporting processes.
Be meticulous by ensuring the monitoring and accuracy of account transfers, wire payments, credit card transactions, and receipts, maintaining close oversight of funds entering and leaving the organization and identifying discrepancies when they arise.
Be prompt and helpful by partnering with the development team; work with the Chief Advancement Officer to build and manage the fundraising forecast, to align our revenue sources with budgeted expenses and to track and manage donor receipts, campaign goals and quarterly reporting.
Be a great partner to Campus & department budget holders; work with them to create budgets, identify opportunities and to manage their program spend effectively.
Be an auditor so our actual auditor doesn’t have to be. This means ensuring that financial records and documentation are maintained in an organized, audit-ready manner throughout the year. You’ll partner closely with the Senior Manager of Finance & Operations, who manages day-to-day bookkeeping, to stay aligned on financial processes and accounting systems.

Operations

With support from other members of senior leadership and legal counsel, oversee lease negotiations and/or annual contract renewals.

Human Resources:

Payroll Administration
Benefits Renewals
Employee Terminations

Management & Oversight:

Oversee an incredibly talented and passionate team of 3: Sr. Manager of Finance & Operations, Director of Talent & Culture and Special Projects Coordinator. This portfolio includes, but is not limited to:

Human Resources:

Identify and help address HR situations/grievances/opportunities as they arise
Review every offer of employment/termination for accuracy and adherence to budget, ESA and common law standards
Recruiting & onboarding
Terminating & offboarding
Goal setting & mid-year and final reviews
Culture building initiatives

Real Estate

Working with Property Managers and Landlords of facilities in Kingston, London, Guelph, Waterloo, TMU, York & U of T
Property maintenance, upgrades, safety and security

Security

Help guide the decision-making process as it relates to coordinating extra security presence for the head office, for campuses and for events on an as-needed basis
Help create and enforce physical and cyber-security protocols in the digital workplace, the Wolfond and across each campus

Coordinating with Directors and stakeholders to continuously improve Hillel’s IT infrastructure
Help staff troubleshoot challenges with their software as they arise

Ad-Hoc

Event coordination and management, including travel

Who You Are

A strategic doer that is excited to roll up their sleeves and is willing to ask questions
A hungry, intelligent and capable manager that wants to do more and has the gumption to make things happen; to make a difference
A professional that is approachable and patient, that is flexible whenever possible, and is stubborn whenever necessary
A person that is passionate about Jewish identity, celebration, and community.
A collaborative leader who can think big, move fast, and inspire others to do the same.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in escalating finance & accounting roles with a mastery level of expertise in Quickbooks Online and its functionality
Holds a relevant designation (CPA, CFA, Masters, etc) or equivalent relevant experience
Treasury experience managing cash flows and investments
Mastery of Quickbooks Online
2-5 years of experience in a non-profit setting is preferred
Has management experience with small teams
Very comfortable with data analysis and digital tools and implementing new technologies
Strong ability to prepare and present reports
Familiarity with Toronto’s Jewish landscape, including key organizations and individuals
Background or interest in working with students and/or young professionals is a major asset.

What You Will Receive

Salary range: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate with experience and level.
Comprehensive health benefits, LTD and life insurance.
Generous vacation, sick, and mental health days.
Professional development, coaching, and leadership growth.
Flexible work hours.
A collaborative, mission-driven team.

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.

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