Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Finance Director
2 days ago
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project is a trusted provider of direct legal services andimmigration-related community education for immigrant communities. NWIRP also challengesunjust policies through high-impact lawsuits and advocates for laws and policies that respectthe rights of immigrants. More than 10,000 people from over 145 countries are served byNWIRP each year, through four offices in Washington State.
Position:
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project seeks a dynamic and seasoned Finance Director, looking to
work at the intersection between human rights and the existing U.S. legal system. NWIRPboasts a working environment filled with inspiring work and incredible colleagues. And during atime when NWIRP is experiencing heightened visibility and substantial growth, this position canenvision our movement’s potential and help shape the way forward.NWIRP’s Finance Director is supervisor to collaborative team of two that has organizationalwide impact. In 2021, NWIRP is projected to have a staff of 100+ and an annual budget ofapproximately $14.5 million with nearly one-third of revenue coming from individuals.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Collaboration -
- Is successful in establishing rapport with staff, facilitating ongoingcommunication amongst teams and is proactive in preventing andaddressing barriers in order for teams to have positive work outcomes
- Is a systems thinker who finds and creates efficiencies- you have the abilityto conceptualize workflows through a systems approach, are proactive inidentifying opportunities for process improvements, and encourage otherson your team to do so as well
- Has a coaching mindset- you help team members reach professional goalsand professional development.
- Must be able to articulate your own personal passion for the social justicemission and values of NWIRP. Candidates with a personal connection toimmigrant rights are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Handle and supervise all aspects of financial operations, including payroll,receipts, disbursements, cash management and equipment records; maintaincomputerized ledgers and journals
- Maintain financial management reporting system, including project and grants accounting
- Advise the Board of Director’s Finance Committee; provide accurate and timely monthly,quarterly and annual financial statements to the Executive Director (ED), the managementteam, the finance committee and the Board of Directors; keep the ED appraised of keyfinancial matters
- Coordinate the annual audit (including federal A-133 audit) and form 990processes; prepare supporting information for the audit; liaise with externalauditors, banks and financial institutions
- Oversee and manage annual budget planning and financial forecasting process inconjunction with the ED
- Oversee bank accounts and investments, maintain fiscal and investment policies andprocedures, manage cash flow and forecasting
- Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; keepcurrent and improve the overall policy and procedures manual for financial management,including NWIRP’s internal control policies
- Provide financial insight into strategic decision-making throughout the organization
- Promote and ensure a culture of financial transparency, consistent communication,and meaningful collaboration with colleagues
- Archive financial records as scheduled
Grant and Contract Management:
- Collaborate with NWIRP’s Associate Director in implementing and managing a robustgrant and contract management system overseeing all NWIRP grant and contractexecution, implementation and close-out processes
- Develop budgets for new grant and contract requests; monitor expenditures of on-going grants and contracts; and produce budget-to-actual expenditure reports
Finance Department and Organization Functions:
- Supervise a staff of two others in the finance unit: the bookkeeper, who handlesaccount payables, and the accountant, who handles payroll, accounts receivables aswell as quarterly tax filings
- In coordination with the Human Resources Director, monitor and coordinateexpenses related to benefits programs
- Maintain and manage liability and professional insurance coverage for NWIRP
- Review policies and procedures periodically to ensure compliance with Federal
- Uniform Guidance and other grantor requirements, as well as agreement with bestpractices in accounting and financial reporting
- Seek and implement process improvements to create efficiencies for the unit
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications:
- Must be able to articulate your own personal passion for the social justice mission and values of NWIRP.
- Candidates with a personal connection to immigrant rights are stronglyencouraged to apply.
- Minimum of a B.A. in accounting or finance
- Six or more years of hands-on professional accounting experience, including at leastthree years in the non-profit sector
- Demonstrated success in finance and accounting position(s) with 501(c)(3) non-profits,responsible for the quality and content of financial data, reporting and auditcoordination and payroll accounting
- Experience with financial reporting for government funding sources
- A successful track record in analysis and problem solving to enable sound decision-making
- Excellent communication skills to explain financial concepts, prioritize, negotiate, andwork with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Sophisticated proficiency in use of Excel and computerized accounting software(experience with MIP a plus)
- Experience in maintaining and enhancing a system of internal controls
- Ability to work under pressure and to set and change priorities according to deadlinerequirements
- Strong leadership skills in a cross-cultural environment. Ability to work effectively andcollaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, and staff
How to Apply:
Please apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document viaemail to In your cover letter, please describe how yourprofessional or lived experience will contribute to our Mission and Values through this role aswell as your particular interest in NWIRP.
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