Korean Women’s Association Hiring for Finance Manager at Lakewood, Washington, United States Full Time

The Korean Women’s Association (KWA) is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital or military status, age, sexual orientation gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.

1. Purpose of Position

The Finance Manager will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations and managing resources within a non-profit social service organization that operates within a unionized environment.

This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial guidance to support the organization’s mission and objectives.

This position will manage s team of 5 non-exempt staff in the Finance Department.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute financial plans that align with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Prepare and analyze budgets, financial forecasts, and financial reports to provide insights to management.
• Manage the budgeting process, working with department heads to create, monitor, and adjust budgets as needed.
• Monitor spending patterns and advise management on cost-saving measures while maintaining program quality.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and union agreements.
• Oversee the financial aspects of grant applications, including budget development, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure funds are allocated appropriately and utilized effectively.
• Monitor cash flow and manage liquidity to meet operational needs while adhering to financial targets.
• Forecast cash requirements and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to secure funding as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage audits, ensuring accurate and complete financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and union agreements in financial operations.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure accuracy.
• Oversee financial systems and technology solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide financial guidance to department heads and senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with union representatives to address financial matters related to employee compensation and benefits.
• Analyze and monitor projects’ fund and cash balances and keep project and team informed of status, issues.
• Work with staff accountants to ensure timely and accurate processing of payables, deposits and billings.

3. Position Requirements, Competencies and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial management experience in a non-profit organization, with union-related experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of non-profit accounting principles, regulations, and compliance.
• Proficiency in financial management software and systems (knowledge of Financial Edge a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office, and QuickBooks
• Volunteer for tasks outside job responsibility to help the work unit achieve its goals.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Reliable with patience and professionalism.

3.1 Education

o Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

o Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is highly desirable.

3.2 Experience

o Education can be substituted for experience.

o Minimum of 7 combined years of experience in administration, operations, fundraising, and management.

4. Working Conditions

• Flexible work environment
• Ability to travel to different locations

Note : The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position.

Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible.