Comptroller

What We Need

Cascade Bicycle Club is seeking an experienced nonprofit accounting professional to serve as the next Comptroller. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Comptroller will lead the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and audit coordination for this dynamic $18M organization dedicated to improving bicycling for everyone in Washington state.

The Comptroller will manage accounting operations for both Cascade Bicycle Club (501c3) and its affiliated Washington Bikes (501c4), ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across multiple revenue streams including a significant $13M state contract program, membership revenue, donations, grants, and event income.

Who We Are

Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation's largest statewide bicycle nonprofit, is 9,000-members, 55-years old, and 42-staff strong, serving bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the state of Washington. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce community rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland ride, the Pedaling Relief Project, advocacy for connected trail networks and on-street bike networks in Seattle and across the Puget Sound Region, Your Streets Your Say, Free Group Rides, Adult Classes, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project.

Washington Bikes promotes the health, safety, environmental, and economic benefits of bicycling. We advocate for people who bike, endorse political candidates, and hold officials accountable. We collaborate with community members and public officials to shape policies and investments in active transportation that create equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities across Washington state.

Our Values:

• Equity - We lead with a racial equity lens to eliminate inequities in community health outcomes and in mobility and transportation access. Bicycles are a tool for liberation.
• Climate Justice & Clean Air - Bicycles are clean, healthy, and an affordable solution to help solve the climate crisis, clean our air, reduce transportation pollution, and create sustainable communities.
• Community - We create opportunities for people to come together by removing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging. Bicycles are an integral part of creating connected, equitable and thriving communities.
• Safety - Safety is a right; we champion spaces that foster physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaboration - We share power, resources, and knowledge as a means to enrich lives and form mutually beneficial partnerships. We celebrate the existing strengths of our partners and participants and seek to be an accessible asset for others.

For a detailed description of the organization and its programs, please visit http://www.cascade.org or http://www.wabikes.org

What You’ll Bring

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and Board reports in collaboration with finance team
• Coordinate annual budget preparation process (August-December cycle) with department heads
• Ensure proper revenue recognition for membership dues, event fees, grants, and state contract funds
• Monitor and report on restricted fund compliance and donor requirements
• Support forecasting and cash flow projections

Accounting Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions using Financial Edge software
• Manage general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Ensure proper allocation and tracking of pass-through state contract funds
• Supervise in-house payroll processing for approximately 80 employees
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions

Compliance & Audit

• Serve as primary audit coordinator for annual independent audit
• Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and nonprofit accounting requirements
• Manage proper tax reporting for event revenue and related obligations
• Prepare and review Form 990 filings for both entities
• Maintain internal controls and documentation standards

Strategic Support

• Partner with Director of Finance on financial policy development
• Support Board Finance Committee with timely, accurate reporting
• Recommend process improvements to enhance financial operations efficiency
• Assist with financial analysis to support organizational decision-making

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills for Board and stakeholder reporting
• Critical thinking skills to identify and resolve financial issues

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity organizations and fund accounting
• Experience with grant accounting and compliance requirements
• Background in membership-based or event-driven revenue recognition preferred
• Proficiency with Financial Edge or similar nonprofit accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting
• Experience with payroll processing systems
• Knowledge of nonprofit tax and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with audit processes and working with external auditors

Job Details

This position is full-time exempt and remote-hybrid eligible. Generally, work can be done off-site, provided there is no loss to team collaboration, the needs of the organization, and the essential functions of the position. However, residence in Washington state and the ability to come into the office one to two days a week are required. Some weekend and evening work may be required. We are open to hiring this position at either .75 or 1.0 FTE, depending on final candidate interest and organization requirements.

Cascade Bicycle Club is on a journey to becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applications from people who have historically been underrepresented in the bicycle industry, advocacy, and nonprofit work.

Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion. Cascade does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, genetic information, marital status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. We strive to have a diverse board, staff, and volunteer base that is reflective of the communities we serve. This position is subject to reference checks and the completion of a background check. Cascade will consider qualified applicants for employment pursuant to the Seattle Fair Chance Employment Ordinance and Washington State Fair Chance Act.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.

Hiring Timeline

Estimated date of hire for this position is September 2025.