Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer Transitions - 4.5 Spokane, WA Job Details Full-time $105,000 - $135,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Treasury management Accounting systems Staff supervision Team supervision Managing budgets in an accounting role Bachelor's degree QuickBooks Accounting and finance experience Project management software Business Administration Banking Full Job Description We are excited to announce that there is currently an opening for one full-time CFO at Transitions' administration. This is a wonderful opportunity for a financial professional to join our passionate, caring nonprofit organization. We have a collaborative, supportive team and look forward to you joining us! Transitions receives around 20 public grants each year and that many or more private grants, processes sales through our social enterprise, banks rent payments and safety deposits through our housing, and fundraises for corporate and individual gifts of various forms. We process expenses across 6 programs plus administration and payroll/benefits for approximately 35 employees. The CFO serves as our $3M organization's senior financial leader, responsible for ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial sustainability. Essential Job Duties 1. Financial Strategy & Leadership Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting. Provide strategic financial input and leadership for organizational decision-making. Participate in the Management Team and Board of Directors; help develop solutions to business challenges. Act as a key advisor on programmatic and enterprise decisions. 2. Financial Planning, Reporting & Board Relations Develop and manage the organizational budget, including program-level budgets, in collaboration with leadership. Provide financial insights and reporting in support of fundraising and development activities. Prepare and present financial reports to leadership, Board, and Finance Committee. Serve as primary staff liaison to the Finance Committee. Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board on strategic initiatives. 3. Accounting Operations & Financial Controls Design and implement internal financial controls and policies. Oversee bookkeeping and provide supervision to all finance staff, third parties. Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes. Reconcile bank accounts and manage online banking transactions. Establish depreciation methodologies for capital assets. Maintain accurate financial records and systems. 4. Cash Flow, Risk & Treasury Management Manage cash flow, reserves, and financial risk. Ensure efficient cash flow across all programs. Oversee insurance coverage and risk management (property, liability). Obtain certificates of insurance as required by funders. 5. Grants & Compliance Management Oversee grant compliance, reporting, billing, and drawdowns. Ensure proper cost allocation methodologies. Prepare budgets for grant applications. Monitor grant spending to maximize utilization. Coordinate with development team on pledges and funding reporting. 6. Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance Coordinate external audits and prepare financial records for auditors. Support preparation of IRS Form 990 and other annual renewals/registrations. Oversee tax-related filings (e.g., payroll taxes, sales taxes). Review financials, audits, and tax returns for related entities (e.g., LLCs). 7. Payroll, HR & Administrative Oversight Oversee payroll processing and payroll reporting. Manage unemployment insurance and related HR financial tasks. Assist in compensation planning and salary scale decisions. Manage HR department staff and relationships. 8. Investment & Asset Management Oversee investment accounts. Monitor asset management, including depreciation and capital assets. 9. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with Development on fundraising goals, reporting, and pledges. Collaborate with program leaders on budgeting and financial performance. Provide financial education and guidance across departments. 10. Additional Responsibilities Manage IT and Facilities functions, staff, and applicable third-party relationships. Within the context of the stated principal job duties, and consistent with Transitions fundraising and marketing efforts, serve as ambassador and positive representative of Transitions mission, values and programmatic efforts. Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or equivalent. CPA preferred Eight or more years of substantive experience in accounting and financial management; previous experience with nonprofit organizations preferred. Knowledge and understanding of general business matters required including budget development, financial reporting, cash management, business taxes, banking, and grant management. Knowledge of computer accounting systems, especially QuickBooks Online, and project management. Personal computer skills are required. Experience with investment management and asset allocation preferred. Experience in effectively managing a staff team of 2-5 people and/or contract firms. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to pass criminal history background check.

Pay:

$105,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person