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Our partners at Junior Achievement of Washington are looking for their next Chief Financial Officer!
- Location: Auburn, WA
- Hybrid work-model
- Some travel across WA state to support presentations at regional board meetings and/or participation in national conferences
- Job Type: Full-time, permanent, 5 days a week, exempt
- Salary: $132K – $160K Annually
- WHAT MAKES JAWA SPECIAL:
- 401k with matching company contributions
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible options to balance office time via remote access as well as flexible work schedules
- Opportunity to volunteer in classroom teaching JA programs twice per year
Submittal Requirements
- Resume
- Cover letter sharing more of your background/experience and how/why you believe you’d be a good fit for the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will define the process and implement the infrastructure and systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five to 10 years. The CFO will continue to build and manage effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including financial, accounting, legal, facility operations, and human resources. As an integral senior management team member, the CFO will be involved in strategic planning, evaluation, professional development initiatives, and planning for the growth of Junior Achievement of Washington (JAWA). The CFO will build a finance and operational structure that meets the evolving needs and opportunities of a new, dynamic organization. This role is focused on a wide range of financial management functions, from crafting budgets and assessing performance to overseeing compliance and audit activities
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Essential Duties):
Organizational Leadership
- Serve as a critical partner to the CEO in strategic planning and fiscal growth for JAWA
- Serve on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), developing and executing organization-wide plans, programs, and strategies that enable JAWA to advance its priorities
- Mentor and coach direct reports, delegating work streams effectively and holding team members to a high standard of excellence
- Provide management support and financial analysis for the Finance & Audit and Investment Committees of the Board. Attend Board of Director meetings
Financial Management and Oversight
- Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, prepaids, credit card expense reporting, payroll processing, monthly reconciliation, and monthly and year-end close
- Oversee the timely and accurate development of budgets and financial reports to assist the CEO, Board of Directors, and other managers in making informed decisions
- Lead the assessment of financial performance as it relates to the budget and long-term strategy
- Establish, review, and manage internal systems, controls, processes, and procedures to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and usefulness of financial information and reporting and compliance
- Oversee the development of a rolling 12-month financial forecast; work with the CEO and leadership team to make strategic decisions about work planning and resource allocations
- Review and approve preparation and finalization of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for the Board of Directors
- Oversee budgeting and cash flow for administration, existing programs, and proposed new sites. Manage Accounting Supervisor; hire and retain future support staff
Reporting and Contract Management
- Oversee the successful completion of annual audits, IRS filings, and other mandated compliance reporting, including Junior Achievement USA national office
- Maintain productive vendor and banking relationships and liaise with related third parties
- Evaluate and oversee risk management and insurance issues
- Oversee the development and execution of contractual relationships with external parties
Operations Leadership and Management
- Develop and improve systems by serving as a business partner to the CEO on the organization’s operational processes—including facility usage, maintenance, and improvements for current and proposed new sites
- Oversee IT administration, existing systems, and future improvements. Manage the Operations team; hire and retain future support staff
Requirements
- Five to eight years of finance experience (3+ as a senior manager/ leader), including managing finance and administration of a $5 million to $20 million organization, with preference given to those with nonprofit and/or foundation experience/expertise
- Experience creating and driving the analytic framework for planning and managing organizational change in a highly entrepreneurial organization
The CFO will have the following experience and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Finance or equivalent experience
- Investment management strategy experience and/or expertise a plus
- Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the nonprofit sector
- Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
- Proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting
- The ability to research complex issues (accounting, payroll, tax, regulatory) and provide recommendations
- Flexible self-starter, detail-oriented with multi-tasking skills
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission of Junior Achievement
Benefits
- United Healthcare Medical and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance – Employee
- Family and Dependent Life Insurance
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid holidays and winter break
- Paid Personal leave and volunteer days
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Ability Assist Program
- Family Leave – Consistent with Local and National regulations
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, and frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds), and specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.
About Junior Achievement Of Washington
JAWA’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JAWA reaches thousands of students annually with relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.
JAWA associates are known for their passion for the mission that brings together business and education to work with kindergarten through high school students so they are empowered to own their economic success. Team members interact with community leaders who support JAWA with their time, treasure, and talent. JAWA offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact our community’s young people’s lives.
JAWA is committed to social justice. We are committed to educating in a way that dismantles inequality, racism, and oppression and sparks honest conversations in our communities. The future that we envision and prepare our students for cannot exist unless we become catalysts for change and advocates for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of our work.
Junior Achievement of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JAWA does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. The position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. washington.ja.org
