Finance Director, Nonprofit Impact & Systems

Community Frameworks; Spokane (WA); Sur place; USD 108 000 - 151 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Résumé du poste

Community Frameworks is seeking a Finance Director to partner with the Executive Director in implementing the organization’s financial strategy. The role oversees the Finance Department, ensures compliance with funder requirements, and presents analytical reports to the Board and leadership.

The position emphasizes budgeting, forecasting and improving financial systems to support mission-driven outcomes. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Spokane, WA with competitive benefits and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; active CPA status is highly desired, and an advanced degree or additional education in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of five to ten years of finance experience and management responsibilities, supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in strategic thinking, financial planning, budgeting, interpretation of financial data, oversight of accounting procedures, and helping staff and the Board use and understand financial information.
• Advanced computer skills, including full competency in use and development of spreadsheets, knowledge of database programs, experience in design and set-up of project and organizational accounting systems, and an ability to quickly learn and use financial software.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks at one time, completing projects efficiently and with quality, while working through the pressure of deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, capacity to work collaboratively with team members, as well as the capacity to be a thought partner with organization leadership.

Responsabilités

• Establish/update fiscal policies and procedures which provide appropriate internal controls, meet requirements of funding agreements, and ensure maintenance of a clear audit trail.
• Design/update/improve and maintain a centralized accounting records and reporting system, which complies with generally accepted accounting standards for nonprofits, provides accurate and timely information to the lines of business, management and the Board of Directors, and provides policies, structures and standards to which the organization must adhere.
• Oversee processing of all receipts, disbursements, journal entries and other fiscal records, and supervise all payroll functions and administration of benefits to assure compliance with regulatory and deposit requirements, accuracy, timelines and confidentiality.
• Oversee development, preparation and ultimately present internal financial reports which meet the needs of management, the Board of Directors and funders. Oversee and manage the annual audit process.
• Lead, manage, and continuously improve the organization's annual budget, forecasting, and monthly financial review processes, partnering with the Executive Management Team and department leaders to establish financial targets, monitor performance, and proactively address variances.
• Help Program/Project Managers develop and thoroughly understand:their own program budgets, how program and administrative budgets combine to make the organizational budget, and how to use financial reports from the finance department as a tool to plan and manage activities.
• Review all project and program proposals for financial impact on the organization and make recommendations to the Executive Director. Assist Program/Project Managers to properly manage and monitor grants and contracts for fiscal compliance.
• Manage a system to assure proper handling of finances for those projects for which the organization is the Fiscal Agent.
• Serve on the Executive Management Team, participate in the Development Services Committee’s loan approval process, and staff the Board of Directors' Audit and Finance Committee.
• Modernize the finance function by improving financial systems, streamlining processes, automating reporting, and leveraging technology to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Management & communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

CPA status desired

Advanced degree a plus

Outils

Accufund

Spreadsheets

Database programs

Financial software

Description du poste

Community Frameworks is seeking a Finance Director to partner with the Executive Director in implementing the organization’s financial strategy. The role oversees the Finance Department, ensures compliance with funder requirements, and presents analytical reports to the Board and leadership.

The position emphasizes budgeting, forecasting and improving financial systems to support mission-driven outcomes. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Spokane, WA with competitive benefits and a