Vice President of Finance

has been retained to identify the incoming Vice President of Finance on behalf of our client, Akin, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families across Washington state strengthen and grow together. Akin accomplishes this mission by building a brighter future together, rooted in family.

The Vice Presidentof Finance will be a strategic thought-partner with a strong business acumen who leads and develops an internal team to optimize financial operations in support of Akin and its affiliates. This includes strategy, finance, business planning, and budgeting. This full-time, hybrid opportunity is located in Seattle, Washington.

ABOUT AKIN

Akin exists to support and strengthen families in Washington state through a broad range of tailored child and caregiver services. With the primary focus on families with young children, its programs and services are built upon more than a century of experience in fostering nurturing environments and driving systemic improvements for families. Akin’s core values include 1) advocating for and alongside families, 2) cultivating relationships that foster belonging, 3) committing to their work and their communities, and 4) believing in audacious change and intentional transformation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice Presidentof Finance is responsible for identifying new opportunities to improve efficiency and respond proactively to other departments’ needs. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), they will work closely with senior management to address critical financial planning areas and issues, streamline current systems, and leverage new information technology.

Overseeing a team of up to 5 direct reports, the Vice President of Finance will have ownership over the analysis of existing strategies, processes, and systems. This position will also have, as necessary, access to paper and electronic protected healthcare information (PHI) and confidential identifiable information (CII) to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy, Vision, and Leadership

• Advise the CFO and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting and long-term planning.
• Devise and implement financial strategies aligned with Akin’s strategic goals.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to the CFO and other senior management.
• Contribute to the development of Akin’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.

Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CFO informed of all critical issues.

Finance

Create financial models as needed to assess the financial impact of strategic decisions.

Team Leadership

Manage workload issues effectively to create a workplace that increases employee retention and strengthens communication within and outside the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must successfully complete a driver’s motor vehicle record check.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive base salary of $175,000 to $210,000, Akin also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes access to robust health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) with up to 3% employer contribution; Employee Assistance Plans (EAP); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA); Voluntary Long-Term Care Plan; Voluntary Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; short-term disability insurance; Critical Illness, Hospital, and Accident Insurance; Financial Wellness & Identity Protection; Voluntary Long-Term Care; and 14 days of vacation accrued in the first year, 12 days of sick pay accrued per year, 2 Employee Appreciation days, as well as 14 observed paid annual holidays per year.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

Please address applications to :

Ex Hopson, Senior Executive Search Principal

Scion Executive Search

(888) 487-8850 Extension 142

Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.

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