Finance Director

Senior Services for South Sound; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Simple IRA with 3% match

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Senior Services for South Sound is seeking a Finance Director to oversee all financial management, accounting, and compliance for a nonprofit organization based in Olympia, WA. The role reports to the ED and collaborates with senior management to ensure fiscal stability, transparent reporting, and success across grants and contracts.

The ideal candidate will bring a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 5+ years of nonprofit financial leadership, with expertise in grant accounting,

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and collaborate with staff and management.
• Prepare annual budgets and staffing plans.
• Manage payroll, taxes, and monthly statements.
• Coordinate annual audit and grant reporting.
• Develop internal controls to minimize risk.

Job description

Closing Date: Continuous – Open until filled.

Department: Administration

Job Type: Salaried, Exempt, 1.0 FTE – 40-60 hours per week

Salary: New hires start at $43.27-45.67 per hour ($90,000-95,000/yr), depending on experience and skills.

This position is a Step 4 of the internal salary schedule, which has a range of $27.37-48.60/hour. Opportunity for a wage increase is based on passing the annual review process, satisfactory job performance, availability of budgetary funds, and market factors.

Benefits: For regular employees working 20 or more hours per week: Insurance: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance are available on the first day of the month after 60 days.

Paid vacation: Accrued proportional to hours worked and based on seniority, i.e., a 1–2-year employee working 40 hours/week will accrue approximately 8 hours per month.

Paid holidays: 12-13 paid holidays if their normal schedule would have them working on that day.

Paid personal day: 1 paid personal day within a fiscal year after the first 6 months.

Retirement: If expected to earn $5k in compensation per year, a tax-deferred Simple IRA with company matching up to 3% of gross is available.

Pet Insurance: available to all employees.

Employee Assistance Program: available to all employees.

Paid sick leave in compliance with WA state standards.

Location: Headquarters in Olympia, WA.

Senior Services for South Sound is looking for a strategic leader of finance responsible for all financial management, accounting, and compliance functions. Reporting to the ED and working closely with senior management, and staff, this role ensures short and long-term financial stability, maintains transparent reporting, and oversees the fiscal health of the organization. In collaboration with the ED, program directors and managers and the Board, the Finance Director prepares annual budgets and staffing plans, prepares and briefs staff and finance committee on monthly financial statements, manages payroll and tax payments, schedules and coordinates the annual audit, prepares contract reports, budgets and billing, and supervises the fiscal assistant. Come join an outstanding team!

Senior Services for South Sound is a highly mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people as they age. While the focus is on delivering great service to older adults, our organization is filled with caring, thoughtful people who have a lot of fun and heart. As a diverse organization that values integrity, inclusion, respect, results, and service excellence, we are a positive culture where employees are engaged, empowered, and appreciated.

What you will be doing:

We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Director working salaried, exempt to lead financial operations, engage in excellent collaboration with staff and team members, and ethically uphold best practices in all things accounting and finance.

Key outcomes:

The Finance Director:

• Leads and supports directors through the annual budgeting process and provides cash flow analysis to support organizational strategic and operating goals.
• Prepares monthly financial statements and reports.
• Analyzes data to advise management and Board about current financial status and future risk.
• Coordinates with Funders and program managers and oversees restricted and unrestricted fund tracking, ensures accurate allocation of program expenses, and manages and prepares financial reporting and records for private, state and federal grants or contracts.
• Oversees accurate processing of Miscellaneous Invoices.
• Coordinates and serves as the primary liaison for external auditors by ensuring compliance with GAAP, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements including but not limited to IRS Form 990 filing.
• Develops and maintains accounting systems for multiple programs and funding sources.
• Develops, maintains and enforces robust internal financial controls, policies and procedures to prevent fraud and minimize risk.
• Oversees and manages payroll, benefits and employee deductions.
• Manages accounts payables/receivables and deposit operations.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly payroll taxes, annual sales tax reports and annual filings for Charitable and Non-profit renewals.
• Participates as a member of the Senior Management Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field or 10 years or more of proven Financial and/or Accounting experience including but not limited to overseeing billing, accounting, and payroll.
• 5 or more years of experience in Financial or Accounting management with at least 2 years in a leadership role in a nonprofit or government;
• Expertise in nonprofit accounting standards, grant accounting, fund management software including QuickBooks;
• Demonstrated experience preparing for annual audits and managing federal/state grant/contract compliance;
• Excellent communication skills, positive team energy; high ethical understanding of accounting, budgeting, and financial management; and adhere to strict deadlines and function well under deadlines.

Preferred:

• Applicants who also possess the following may receive additional consideration from the hiring manager:
• Valid Driver’s license;
• Ma/MS in Finance or Accounting or related field; and
• More than 5 years’ experience in non-profit or governmental leadership role.

Why work at Senior Services for South Sound?

We’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for people as they age and having fun doing it. With a culture of inclusion and positivity, the goal of enriching the lives of older adults is powered by dedicated, inspiring people delivering programs such as Brighter Days Adult Day Program, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Dining, Senior Transportation, Supportive Services, Health, and Wellness Programs, Adult Learning, Independent Living, and activities and classes featured at our two centers. Moreover, we believe in supporting and taking care of our employees, offering medical, retirement, and paid vacations to eligible employees.

*The hiring authority may make a hiring decision at any time. Initial screening will begin on October 21, 2026. It is to the applicant’s advantage to submit materials as soon as possible and request a complete job description. The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to six months. **Senior Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Background and reference checks will be completed before a new hire’s start date, but no sooner than after Senior Services has initially determined that an applicant is otherwise qualified for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact Human Resources to start the interactive process.

Senior Services for South Sound, 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA 98501

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