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IslandWood Overview:
IslandWood, a nonprofit organization located on a 250-acre campus at Bainbridge Island is hiring a Director of Finance. IslandWood’s mission is to provide exceptional learning experiences to inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship. The Director of Finance leads and oversees the effective execution of finance, accounting, and reporting functions, while supporting all programs and leadership teams with financial analysis, budgeting, and strategy. The Director manages day to day finances, develops accounting policies and procedures, and ensures accurate recording and documentation of all financial transactions in support of IslandWood’s long term financial objectives and organizational strategic plan by providing analysis and recommendations supporting growth and financial sustainability. The Director applies strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills to influence decision-making supporting short-term and long-term objectives. The Director works in collaboration with other departments leaders and staff across the organization.
We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having a staff that authentically reflects the community, we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.
Job Title: Director of Finance
Classification: Full-time/Annual, Salary/Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $92,000 to $114,000 Annually
Work Location: Hybrid- Bainbridge Island Campus/Seattle
Benefit Package: Full benefit package provided; health benefits 100% employee premium paid by IslandWood; (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD), HSA, Flex, 401(k), 3 weeks paid vacation, accrual of safe and sick time, two floating holidays & 10 Paid Holidays annually
Reports to: Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO)
Supervises: Senior Accountant and Junior Accountant
Location: This position can be based in Bainbridge Island or Seattle, WA.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Leadership
Lead IslandWood’s financial accounting and reporting function, tracking/monitoring organizational progress, provide an analysis of organizational financial status, and help develop a plan of action for improvements towards organizational financial sustainability objectives.
Lead the finance and accounting function by ensuring accuracy of all accounts, ledgers, and reporting in compliance with appropriate US GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure the integrity of our financial management systems and data; ensures integrity of Sage-Intacct as a core system of record for all financial transactions.
Analyze and present financial reports to leadership team in an accurate and timely manner; clearly collage and submit financial reporting materials for all donor segments and oversee all financial program and grants accounting.
Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are steady to support operational needs.
Partner with and work across departments responsible for revenue generation and fundraising to strategize, monitor and analyze earned and contributed revenue and endowment funds.
Work across departments to ensure all internal and external financial information is accurate and the financial information in all systems is accurate and timely.
Responsible for annual budgeting and planning process in collaboration with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while supporting/training budget holders regarding annual budgets and budget management system.
Management
Develops new finance or accounting policies and procedures; identifies ways to improve current systems.
Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue and actual expenditures.
Manage and ensure proper and timely filing of tax returns, sales tax, and state registrations.
Manage organizational cash flow forecasting
Continuously collaborate with directors and leadership to assess the financial efficacy of program operations and establish finance systems to support program operations.
Manage and tracks the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines in conjunction with the CFOO, CEO, IslandWood Finance, and Investment Committees
Responsible for management and coordination of audit process and preparation of all information for the annual audit.
Mentor, coach and provide feedback for improvements for direct reports.
Other Duties:
Supports the CFOO in managing all banking and financial institution relationships.
In CFOO absence, acts as staff liaison to Board Finance and Investments Committees.
Prepares Finance and Investment committee meetings minutes
Required Qualifications:
Degree in accounting; CPA highly desired; MBA a bonus
6-10 years accounting experience; including non-profit experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and project a professional image when giving and taking information in writing, in person, and over the phone
Extensive computer skills, including the use of accounting software (i.e., Sage Intacct), Excel, Word, and CRM database systems like Salesforce.
Some experience with university/college financial aid and budgeting is desired
Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Experience in engaging with diverse communities/teams.
Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment.
Must pass child safety screening procedure, post-offer.
Effective 07 February 2022, IslandWood requires all staff, volunteers, docents, interns, and graduate students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and to provide proof of inoculation including Booster. This decision is intended to aid in the safety and health of all persons delivering and/or supporting program delivery, our clients, and students.
IslandWood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
