Finance Director

CENTRAL CO-OP INC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Co-op is seeking a Finance Director to lead accounting, financial reporting, internal controls and compliance. Reporting to the GM/CEO, you will oversee all financial operations and HR administration, partnering with leadership to advance sustainable practices and uphold our cooperative values.

The role requires a 4-year degree with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in retail grocery or cooperative models, and proficiency with Sage and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience including controller role, preferably with experience in retail grocery, natural foods and/or cooperative models.
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Sage.
• Strong analytical, Excel and financial modeling skills.
• High attention to detail and integrity in financial stewardship.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on execution.
• Familiarity with labor relations and union contracts.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Finance department staff to ensure they operate effectively and efficiently, and facilitate day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate with Finance department staff to assess current accounting operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions as necessary.
• Work with GM/CEO and company leadership in supporting a culture of data-driven decision making.
• Analyze financial data and provide insight on trends, risks, and opportunities to the GM/CEO and leadership team.
• Maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for financial accounting, reporting and cash accountability.
• Oversee and/or prepare all recurring tax, insurance and compliance reporting.
• Monitor company cash flow; perform treasury functions and managing banking relationships.
• Coordinate and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting for both operational and Board level audiences.
• Coordinate the annual CPA review and tax return preparation.
• Prepare the annual budget and five-year projection.
• Manage the HR/Payroll system (Paycom).
• May be asked to function as Board Liaison: supporting Board activities and meetings, document management for the Board’s digital workspace, attending and preparing meeting minutes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Sage accounting software

Paycom

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: Administrative Offices - Seattle, WA 98122Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Minimal (Less than 10%)Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

The Finance Director is a key member of the Central Co‑op’s leadership team, responsible for directing the organization’s accounting, financial reporting, internal controls and compliance functions. Reporting to the GM/CEO, the Finance Director oversees all financial operations and HR administration. The Finance Director works closely with the GM/CEO and other strategic leadership in developing and implementing goals that uphold sustainable business practices while honoring the values of Central Co‑op and the cooperative identity.

About Central Co‑op

Central Co‑op is a progressive, dynamic workplace devoted to supporting small vendors, local farmers, and transformative community impact. We are a natural foods grocery cooperative with two stores and over 12,000 members. Central Co‑op offers competitive wages, 100% employer paid medical insurance, a 4% employer matching 401k, grocery discount and three weeks paid vacation in your first year.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Finance department staff to ensure they operate effectively and efficiently, and facilitate day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with Finance department staff to assess current accounting operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions as necessary
• Work with GM/CEO and company leadership in supporting a culture of data-driven decision making
• Analyze financial data and provide insight on trends, risks, and opportunities to the GM/CEO and leadership team
• Maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for financial accounting, reporting and cash accountability
• Oversee and/or prepare all recurring tax, insurance and compliance reporting
• Monitor company cash flow; perform treasury functions and managing banking relationships
• Coordinate and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting for both operational and Board level audiences
• Coordinate the annual CPA review and tax return preparation
• Prepare the annual budget and five-year projection
• Manage the HR/Payroll system (Paycom)
• May be asked to function as Board Liaison: supporting Board activities and meetings, document management for the Board’s digital workspace, attending and preparing meeting minutes.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience including controller role, preferably with experience in retail grocery, natural foods and/or cooperative models
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Sage
• Strong analytical, Excel and financial modeling skills.
• High attention to detail and integrity in financial stewardship
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on execution
• Familiarity with labor relations and union contracts
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills