Director of Finance and Operations

RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Deadline to apply is June 18, 2025.

Background

REST exists to expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope in order to end sex trafficking. REST offers programs that are centered on the strengths, needs, and individual choices of each survivor we serve. We offer a continuum of care that includes a 24/7 hotline, outreach, community advocates, enrichment services, an emergency shelter, and housing services. We are inspired by our faith as a Christian organization, are dedicated to serving people of all faith backgrounds, and do not require faith engagement. Our culture is influenced by our values of belonging, honor,

trustworthiness, and tenacity.

All applicants with a variety of experiences and viewpoints will be considered for employment.

As a Christian organization, this position must work in harmony with the organization’s statement

of faith and support the spiritual health of the organization

ROLE SUMMARY

The Director of Finance and Operations is the senior leader of finance and operations, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the Board of Directors has reliable visibility into the financial and operational health of the organization. The Director of Finance and Operations oversees the finance and operations teams and plays a key part in risk management, resource allocation, and process improvement to support the organization’s goals. You will be successful in this role if you know accuracy is important regardless of whether anyone is watching, and you strive for excellence in every detail. You are always on the lookout for potential issues so that you can tackle them before they occur, and you take steps to ensure that any obstacle that occurred doesn’t happen again. You are confident and humble, committed to professional growth and development for yourself and your team.

FINANCE Responsibilities

• Hire and manage financial staff
• Oversight of all financial systems
• Support integration of financial systems with other systems across the organization
• Lead system and process improvement to help our systems grow with the organization’s needs
• Oversee organizational compliance with accounting best practices and ensure that REST meets standards required by our auditors, accreditors, donors, and grantors
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of adequate systems of internal controls and adherence to financial policies
• Oversees all General Ledger activities
• Lead the organization through all accreditation and annual audit processes
• Maintain corporate, state, and federal filings, including enhancing REST’s profile on Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and other nonprofit rating websites
• Maintain all banking systems including investments, brokerages, cash balance, and management
• Develop and implement an annual financial calendar

OPERATIONS Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to build out short-term and long-term strategic plans
• Work closely with other departments to shape strategies related to impact management
• Assist the Chief Executive Officer in the engagement of the Board
• Develop and implement change management processes when needed
• Oversee insurance and risk management, including reviewing coverage, analyzing coverage limits, deductibles, cost, recommending additional or alternative coverages, preparing applications, reviewing final policies, obtaining certificates, handling insurance issues and claims
• Evaluate REST’s current and future needs related to facilities and space and work with Executive team and Board to acquire necessary administrative or programmatic spaces
• Ensure adequate resources are in place to support needs related to facilities, equipment, office operations, and IT management
• Foster positive relationships with landlords, outside consultants and vendors as appropriate
• Ensure REST operates with excellent privacy practices, data security, and in-house information management systems
• Ensure operational procedures and manuals are up-to-date
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The successful candidate must believe in the core values of REST and be driven by the mission. Beyond that, we are seeking a candidate with proven experience in nonprofit financial management.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum five years' experience working in accounting/financial management role required
• Experience managing operations, including HR, IT, and facilities
• Experience with Sage or other accounting software required
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated success supervising and leading effective teams
• Highest possible integrity and credibility. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to use computers to manage data, compose and interpret reports, analyze data
• Excellent written and verbal communication and professional skills
• Ability to plan well, manage time, and delegate effectively
• Alignment with the REST values of Belonging, Trustworthiness, Tenacity, and Honor

Preferred:

• Nonprofit finance experience preferred
• Experience managing federal, state, and local grant funds preferred
• Experience with Salesforce or other donor management software preferred
• Experience with Expensify preferred

Schedule

40 hours/week. This position typically works Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional on-call and outside hours may be required. Some holidays may be required, and some seasons may require more than 40 hours/week.

Location

This is a hybrid position that will offer the opportunity to work from home and from REST’s office, which is located in South Seattle.

Compensation

A $95,000-$110,000 annual range indicates the intention to accommodate those with varying years of relevant experience, as determined by the salary scale. All positions are paid above the 50th percentile according to the most recent King County Wage and Benefit Survey for nonprofits.

Benefits

This position is eligible for all benefits offered to full-time non-exempt employees. This currently starts at 15 days’ vacation, 10 days sick, 12 holidays, 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision premiums for employees, one paid mental health hour each week, and a 403b retirement plan.

Job conditions

This position encounters a variety of daily work situations. There may be both routine and complex interpersonal interactions to navigate with care and thoughtfulness. Processes may change based on changing needs of the organization, new technology, or new ideas for efficiency. Position operates as part of a team and engages in both on-site and remote work that may require time spent sitting, standing, walking up and down stairs, driving, and transporting items. Position works under time constraints to meet objectives, and performs computer work, including using a keyboard, looking at a screen, using the internet, email, phone, and video conferencing.