Finance Director

We are partnering with a mission-driven non-profit organization in Seattle in their search for a Finance Director to join their growing team.

The Finance Director will play a vital role in the financial management of the organization by bringing a combination of finance and business acumen, and leadership skills.

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and providing critical financial insights to support the organization's mission.

This position will ensure alignment between strategic and operational planning, as well as provide guidance and leadership to the office administration team.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience handling financial management responsibilities within a corporate fast-paced environment as well as exposure to GAAP and nonprofit accounting concepts.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a tight-knit team and to make an impact. Please note : This position is a hybrid role based in Seattle.

Responsibilities :

Financial Strategy and Planning :

• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and leadership team to develop and implement the financial strategy.
• Provide financial insights, forecasts, and analysis to support decision-making and long-term planning.
• Lead in the development of annual budgets and financial goals, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission, objectives, and priorities.

Financial Management :

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Manage grants and funding sources, ensuring timely reporting, compliance, and adherence to grant requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement :

• Present financial reports and updates to stakeholders as needed.
• Address financial inquiries and provide support to the President and CDO who will present to the members of the finance committee.

Team Leadership :

• Lead, mentor, and manage the office administration team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Monitor office administration team members’ goals and performance, and provide regular reviews, coaching, and professional advice to enhance team spirit and morale so as to improve quality of work and staff satisfaction.
• Ensure staff compliance with office and financial policies and procedures.
• Handle the preparations of financial reports and statements, review them as appropriate to identify issues and trends, and present findings to the leadership and Finance Committee.
• Manage the organization’s service agreements and external contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure effective strategies to promote a continuous quality improvement culture.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance.
• 5 + years experience handling financial management including leadership, strategic and operational aspects.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting concepts preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of a range of financial software applications including QuickBooks.
• Nonprofit CRM management experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent decision-making, problem solving, conflict management and time management skills.
• Commitment to the organization's mission and values, with a passion for social impact and community development.
• Ability to observe strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being followed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including flexibility and a positive attitude.
• All applicants must be bondable and pass a background check.
22 days ago