Director of Finance

Position Description

The Finance Director will work under the direction of the CEO supervising the accounting team of two. This position will provide assistance to a national 501c(3) organization and works closely with all departments to maintain accurate and complete financial records for the agency. This role bridges high-level financial strategy with daily operations, ensuring the integrity of all financial records, driving cross-departmental collaboration, and maintaining the agility to support core accounting functions (including payroll, AP, and AR) as needed

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Planning:

• Drive financial modeling and comprehensive analysis to optimize business performance and architect tools that empower executive decision-making.
• Direct the annual agency budget development process, training and guiding staff; execute rigorous mid-year budget reviews to forecast variances and implement strategic adjustmentsLead financial system improvements (e.g., NetSuite) to ensure compliance and optimize efficiency.
• Advise the CEO, providing actionable insights and recommendations in response to macroeconomic shifts and the organization's financial trajectory.

Communication / Liaison:

• Manage activities of finance team: senior accountant and payroll specialist.
• Assist CEO in development, establishment, and implementation of procedures needed to implement/reinforce fiscal policies developed by Board and or regulations and procedures required by funding sources.
• Direct the relationship with external auditors and orchestrate the annual audit process from end to end.
• Partner strategically with the Operations Team to negotiate and manage real estate relationships, including landlord and sublet agreements.
• Co-present high-level financial reporting at Board of Directors meetings alongside the CFO/CEO and Board Treasurer.

Monitoring:

• Maintain rigorous oversight of monthly agency expenditures, ensuring adherence to the approved budget and delivering comprehensive variance analysis to executive leadership.
• Work with the Accounting team to develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting & statements for distribution & review by organization’s CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
• Command cash flow analysis, forecasting, and ongoing management. to ensure organizational liquidity.
• Support and monitor development and enterprise teams on timely receipt of accounts receivable.
• Oversee preparation of tax documentation.
• Interface with funding sources to insure up to date information on funding agency needs and possible funding changes; oversee allocations of expenses to restricted and unrestricted funding sources.
• Exercise financial authority by partnering with the COO to evaluate out-of-budget expenses and independently approving expenditures over $10,000.

Other:

• Ability to fulfill basic accounting responsibility e.g. maintaining and paying off accounts payables in timely manner or recording accounts receivables as needed.
• Fulfill general financial management needs as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in accounting and/or finance.
• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years in nonprofit financial management or a highly related field.
• Knowledge of government-funded program accounting procedures/requirements, multi-fund and non-profit accounting.
• Skilled in operating, using and managing computer accounting programs, e.g. NetSuite; advanced understanding of Excel.
• Understanding and experience with investing and risk management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience and success in managing and motivating staff.
• Proven track record for problem solving, logistical analysis, and operational effectiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, adaptable and organized.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Commitment to Juma’s core values: Youth First, Stronger Together, Transparent Integrity and Respect & Appreciation.
• LGBTQ, bicultural, and/or minority applicants as well as applicants experienced within foster care systems are especially encouraged to apply.
• All prospective staff will be fingerprinted and submit a criminal background check Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Details

Reports to: CEO

Job Location: Seattle, WA or San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Starting Salary: Salary range: $140-160k

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Hours/Week: 40 hours

Education: Minimum Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in accounting and/or finance. MBA preferred

Years of Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in nonprofit financial management or a highly related field

Benefits Include:

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403B plan
• Accrue 15 vacation days per year
• 21 additional days off in a year - including federal holidays, “winter break” from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, birthday, and half-day Fridays on the last Friday of each month
• FSA/HSA
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

Please submit the following to Juma’s People Ops team at operations@juma.org:

• A thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the above requirements and Juma’s focus and mission
• Current resume
• Salary requirements

Due to the volume of responses, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the compliance of this job posting—including matters relating to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), equal opportunity language, or other legal requirements— please contact the People Operations Team at operations@juma.org.

• 100% paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 403B plan
• Accrue 15 vacation days per year
• 21 additional days off in a year - including federal holidays, “winter break” from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, birthday, and half-day Fridays on the last Friday of each month
• FSA/HSA
• Pre-tax commuter benefits