Finance Director jobs in Tacoma, WA
Finance Director directs an organization's financial policies, planning, reporting and controls. Oversees all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, risk, tax, and treasury. Being a Finance Director generally is the second most senior finance executive. Requires a master's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent. Additionally, Finance Director may require the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Typically reports to chief financial officer (CFO). The Finance Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Finance Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
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Tacoma, WA
FULL_TIME
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Making a Difference
Our shelter was founded by a group of revolutionaries who dared to question the status quo in order to improve the treatment of animals. Now, we are one of the largest animal welfare agencies in Washington, with a passionate team that has continued advancing the care and wellbeing of pets. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of an animal-loving community that strives to find every pet a loving home, reunites lost pets with their families, provides life-saving medical care, and leads services that help keep pets with their people.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal time off
- 9 paid holidays during the calendar year
- Medical, dental, vision – 89% employer-paid premiums toward you and each eligible dependent
- Employee discount on animal adoptions & retail store purchases
- Paid bereavement leave, including coverage for loss of a personal pet
- $50,000 paid life insurance
- Paid long-term and short-term disability insurance coverage
- Optional Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- SEP IRA or Pension Trust (for union represented employees) retirement contribution plans
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The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Finance Director (FD)
DEPARTMENT / CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
SUPERVISES: Finance
SALARY: $97,850 - $105,000
JOB SUMMARY: The Finance Director’s (FD) primary responsibility is executing all financial operations. The
FD supervises staff responsible for all accounting, purchasing, inventory and payroll functions and will be
responsible for overseeing all aspects of the shelter’s financial affairs. The FD serves as an advisor to the
Board-led Finance Committee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:
- Provide dynamic strategic leadership overseeing the Finance department.
- Participates with the CEO and the Executive leadership team to implement the shelter’s mission, goals
and values and engage in strategic business planning.
- The FD will be an integral part of the Executive Leadership team and will carry a high degree of
responsibility and judgement.
- Provide support to all other departments through financial training, reporting, and leading projects.
Responsibilities:
FINANCE- Ensures compliance with requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
- Ensures sound fiscal operations, including timely, accurate and comprehensive development of
- Leads the organization through the development of the annual budget process.
- Develop standards, procedures, and tools that enable and encourage best practices and consistency
across all financial program areas.
- Provide training to staff and volunteers on financial policies and best practices
- Responsible for reviewing and maintaining accuracy of payroll, accounts payable and receivable cycles.
- Performs cost analysis for annual municipal sheltering contracts and provides pricing
recommendations and data for negotiations.
- Responsible for maintenance and reconciliation of the Microsoft Business Central accounting software.
- Performs monthly and Ad-Hoc financial reporting and analysis, as well as monthly Board reporting.
- Completes monthly close process, including bank reconciliation and monthly accruals.
- Presents the budget and financial statements monthly to the CEO and Finance Committee, assisting in
their interpretation.
- Coordinates and prepares materials for the annual financial audit and the 990 Tax return
- Assists in providing financial and payroll data needed for Union negotiations
- Responsible for oversight of inventory and proper procedures to control and safeguard inventory
- Provides financial analysis to other business leaders and staff to support projects, grant reporting, and
business decisions.
- Leads cross-departmental projects
- Ensure strict adherence to safety rules and standards
- Liaison between the investment banker and the Finance Committee
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- Advise the Board Treasurer on finance related matters
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Office applications, Business Central experience is a plus!
- Demonstrated success in financial management to allocate resources, prepare budgets, analyze
financial data and forecast unearned income.
- Must have a successful track record of managing a team and providing leadership to staff and board.
- A mature and experienced manager who can work effectively with team members at different stages
of career development and with a strong, experience senior management team.
- The ability to think big picture, assess conditions and outcomes, and make rational recommendations
regarding finances and other key issues.
- Impeccable integrity, judgment, and discretion along with a professional demeanor and interpersonal
style that elicits trust from leadership, staff and partners.
Education/Certification preferred:
• Certified Public Accountant
- Master’s Degree
Experience:
• 7 years of senior level experience, demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility, withdemonstrated success in all functional areas
- 3 years of experience in a financial role within a non-profit organization
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
- Speak, read, and write in the English language (E)
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (E)
- Non-profit accounting (E)
- Math (E)
- Strategic Thinking (E)
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- GMP Consultants
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Pacific, WA
FULL_TIME
- FINANCE DIRECTOR City of Pacific, WA First Review: March 3, 2024 Position Profile Job Description Candidate Supplemental Questions Benefits: 2024 Director Manager Benefits Rates Benefit Policy Leave P...
- 1 Month Ago
- Sunset Auto Wholesale
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Tacoma, WA
FULL_TIME
- Experienced Automotive Finance Manager: Looking for a motivated finance person who possesses the following skill set & qualifications:Excellent customer service.Experience getting approvals from banks...
- 16 Days Ago
- The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula
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Lakebay, WA
FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
- Finance Assistant Position Summary The Mustard Seed Project of the Key Peninsula (hereafter referred to as TMSP) is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping Key Peninsula (KP) s...
- 12 Days Ago
- Rairdon Auto Group
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Auburn, WA
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Subaru of Auburn (SOFA) - Auburn, WA Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionRairdon Auto Groupis looking for motivated and experienced candidates for a Full-Time Automotive F&I...
- 24 Days Ago
- MultiCare Health System
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Tacoma, WA
FULL_TIME
- You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities fo...
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- Fuel Talent
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Seattle, WA
- We are partnering with a mission-driven non-profit organization in Seattle in their search for a Finance Director to joi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
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Auburn, WA
- Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Housing Executive Director, the Comptroller is ac...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Talon Private Capital Llc
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Bellevue, WA
- Talon Private Capital, LLC is a private real estate investment firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Talon has a c...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Gravity Media
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Seattle, WA
- Job Description Job Description THE FORCE OF GRAVITY Gravity Media exists to create world-class content that inspires an...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Medix™
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Seattle, WA
- We are hiring a remote Research Contracts and Budgets Specialist to work for an oncology research institute in Californi...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Talon Private Capital, LLC
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Bellevue, WA
- Talon Private Capital, LLC is a private real estate investment firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Talon has a c...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Fuel Talent
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Seattle, WA
- We are partnering with a mission-driven non-profit organization in Seattle in their search for a Finance Director to joi...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
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Kingston, WA
- Job Details Job Location Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe - Kingston, WA Position Type Full Time - 30 - 40 hrs/week Education...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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