Director of Finance - Greater Seattle Area

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account with $2,000/yr

Employer retirement contributions up 6

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Student loan forgiveness programs

Professional certification support

Job summary

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in the Greater Seattle Area, WA, seeks a Director of Finance to lead our finance team and ensure sound fiscal management for a community health nonprofit.

The role oversees audits, budgeting, grants, payroll controls, and regulatory compliance, partnering with leadership to optimize financial performance while supporting mission-driven services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Experience supervising accounting/finance teams; nonprofit finance knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Manage payroll records, and ensure timely deliverables by staff.
• Oversee cash flow forecasts, investments, and bank activities.
• Strengthen internal controls and enforce cash disbursement policies.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and tax reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with department leaders.
• Review grant reports and contract accounting; ensure compliance.
• Oversee payroll controls and retirement plan contributions.
• Support CCBHC financial operations and cost reporting.

Skills

Finance leadership

Staff supervision

Deadline management

Excel proficiency

Accounting systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Director of Finance - Greater Seattle Area

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care Greater Seattle Area, Washington, United States

About this position

Director of Finance | Federal Way, WA | FULL-TIME | EXEMPT | $99,056.00 - $137,820.00 | About Valley Cities Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions) Finance Team Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise accounting personnel, including training, scheduling, work assignments and review, performance evaluations, coaching, and appropriate personnel actions.
• Complete staff evaluations, payroll records, and personnel-related actions accurately and within established deadlines.
• Meet established deadlines and ensure timely completion of deliverables by reporting staff.

Cash Management and Disbursements

• Review daily cash balances, short-term investments, investment accounts, and related account balances.
• Oversee cash flow forecasts, liquidity monitoring, and banking activities within delegated authority.
• Review bank account activity and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance with established internal controls, and timely identification and resolution of discrepancies.

Internal Controls, Policies, and Systems

• Evaluate and strengthen financial and accounting internal controls to safeguard agency resources.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures governing cash disbursements.
• Evaluate and recommend financial policies, procedures, manuals, and process improvements to strengthen operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Audits, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit, including audit schedules and adjusting entries; respond to auditor inquiries, explain accounting systems and records, review findings, and implement appropriate recommendations.
• Coordinate the annual 403(b) audit, including supporting schedules, auditor requests, review of results, and related follow-up.
• Oversee applicable federal and Washington State financial and tax reporting, including Form 990, business and excise taxes, and related compliance activities; coordinate timely submission of Form 990 supporting information to auditors, review the completed return, and ensure filing by the applicable deadline.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

• Coordinate the agency budget and related materials and analyze budgeted revenues and expenditures.
• Lead budget-to-actual analysis, labor cost monitoring, financial forecasts, and variance reporting in collaboration with department leaders.
• Prepare departmental budget requests and monitor expenditures against approved budgets.

Grants and Contracts

• Review grant reports and cash requirements across agency grants.
• Oversee grant and contract accounting, restricted funds, and associated financial compliance and reporting.

Payroll Financial Controls

• Oversee payroll financial controls, including pre- and post-payroll reviews, authorized compensation changes, payroll expense and liability reconciliations, benefit deductions, and payroll tax reporting, in coordination with Human Resources and payroll personnel.
• Oversee payroll-related financial reporting and retirement plan contribution reconciliations in coordination with Human Resources and plan administrators.

CCBHC Financial Operations

• Support the CFO with CCBHC financial operations, including prospective payment system (PPS) revenue recognition, reimbursement reconciliations, cost allocations, forecasting, and coordination with Revenue Cycle Management and other teams.
• Support the CFO in preparing, reconciling, and submitting the annual CCBHC cost report, including validation of financial data, cost allocations, supporting documentation, and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.

What You'll Bring (Required)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, including prior experience as a Finance Director, Director of Accounting, or in a comparable senior financial leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising accounting or finance teams.
• Knowledge of nonprofit finance and accounting regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial analysis, with demonstrated experience using accounting and financial reporting systems and related business applications.
• Ability to pass required background checks.

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Financial management experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge of office management, organizational and supervisory procedures, forms, and records.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and The Joint Commission (or comparable accreditation standards) as they relate to business and information systems functions.

Join Our Team!

Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
• Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Annual longevity bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives
• Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
• Paid training days and yearly training fund

We are excited about the future ahead! We're looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Salary Information

99,056 - 137,820Hourly Wage