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Financial Director

Job Category: Financial Director (Financial Management)

Supervisor: Executive Director

Location: Olympia, Washington - Main Office 

(This is a hybrid position with schedule flexibility that requires occasional travel In Washington state for meetings, events, and on-site work (frequency of on-site work varies based on business and organizational needs).

Travel Required: Minimal, through service area.

Pay Scale: 75,000-80,000/Annual (Depending on Qualifications) Position Type: Full-time (hybrid – remote & office - flexible) The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • The successful applicant will at minimum hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, business, finance, or a related field, and an education including accounting courses and training regarding the use of GAAP.

  • At least 5 years of experience that includes oversight and development of staff, and fiscal policies, or

  • The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ experience at minimum working directly in accounting with increasing responsibilities and significant leadership experience.

  • Proficiency in Office 365 programs, QBox, Sales Force, data management, Melio, Gusto, and QuickBooks nonprofit.

  • Advanced QuickBooks and accounting knowledge base with a minimum of 5 years of experience in daily functions

  • Other combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job will be considered.

  • Experience with reviewing 990 federal state tax regulations

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA preferred.

  • Prior 501 (c) 3-and or nonprofit accounting experience highly preferred.

  • Knowledge of administrative, Human Resources, and clerical procedures

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including written reporting, professional level ability to translate financial reporting into written form.

  • Able to engage successfully with diverse populations including key community leaders, partners, contractors, employees, and those we serve.

  • Workers’ compensation experiences.

Key Responsibilities & Capabilities: Financial Management

  • Provide financial oversight for the organization and be responsible for the entire range of financial management, from daily operations to high-level management.

  • Work with staff and board to develop/implement program and organizational budgets. Provide input and data regarding annual finance planning/budgeting processes and to the annual operating budget.

  • Prepare monthly profit/loss, balance sheet and cash flow financial statements.

  • Monitor, interpret and present financial results of operations and programs each month.

  • Serve as financial liaison with the board, providing financial reports.

  • Coordinate the annual audit with an independent CPA and prepare and review the IRS 990 form and federal state tax regulations.

  • Under the direction of the Executive Director, ensure that the organization remains in compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations. Oversee licensing, Secretary of State reporting and reporting requirements are up to date annually. (Cage Code, Business License, etc.)

  • Create and maintain excellent financial controls, policies and procedures including payroll, internal controls, budgets, benefits PTO accrual and retirement plans, documentation for all financial systems including receipts, disbursements, billing, bookkeeping, budgeting and general ledger accounting entries.

  • Work with the management team for timely grant proposals and grant report submissions. Manage financial and accounting services & staff and provide direction in the preparation of financial statements, including grant expense tracking and grant reporting for governmental and private grants.

  • Oversee daily accounting functions using QuickBooks, to include Account Receivables, Accounts Payable and bi-weekly payroll, including quarterly and annual payroll reports.

  • Maintain strong internal control procedures as indicated by CIELO Financial Policies and Procedures as well as contract and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

  • Serve as fiscal liaison to Authorizers, Counties, State and Federal Agencies.

  • Monitor cash position, flow and bank reconciliations and financial statements, and cost allocations.

  • Work with management to ensure daily cash intakes are properly recorded and deposited in a timely manner according to internal controls

Policy Development & Strategic Planning

  • Participate in strategic planning with CIELO Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors.

  • Develop, revise and maintain current financial policies and procedures that meet or exceed current GAAP standards.

  • Advise, assist, manage in support of a financially healthy organization.

  • Support staff training by ensuring that employees are aware of budget approvals prior to attending training. The current supervisor and ED are signing off on relevant and on time training that enhances their current skills and abilities

Leadership:

Capacity to mentor with integrity, high emotional intelligence, coach and lead people with grace and dignity by being an active listener, respectful and compassionate in your inactions with others. Connect authentically to staff both individually and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability with humility; ability to develop and empower staff as leaders, commitment to practicing cultural humility, while exercising competency and relevancy. Embody professionalism, accountability, and follow-through.

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Integrity:

Uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior and boundaries. Respect the privacy of colleagues and staff in private conversation. Communicate honestly. Be trustworthy. Take responsibility for our own actions.

 

Stewardship:

Practice careful stewardship of public and private financial and environmental resources. Honor the responsibility of service to our community and people.

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Data Driven & Outcome Based:

Contributes to demonstrating CIELO return on investment of donors, volunteers, funders, and grantors. Supplemental information

How to Apply:

Still Interested? We would love to hear from you!

To apply, simply follow the directions on Indeed/LinkedIn or simply send your resume and letter of interest highlighting how you meet the qualifications for this role to Ava McGee, HR@cieloprograms.org

 

For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please e-mail Ava McGee, HR@cieloprograms.org

 

CIELO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CIELO will be based on qualifications, and abilities. CIELO will not tolerate discrimination in employment or personnel practices including the advertisement of positions, recruitment, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoffs, or termination. These activities shall be conducted without regard to race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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