Financial Director

Thurston County Food Bank is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial activities of the organization, including financial analysis and planning, accounting operations and reporting, budgeting and external audits.

• Support the President-CEO and the Executive Leadership in creating, improving, and implementing financial policies and procedures for the organization in line with nonprofit and customer requirements.
• Oversee routine generation of timely and accurate internal and external financial reports, including monthly and annual financial statements.
• Provide financial analyses, reports and forecasts to management.
• Advise the President-CEO and management in financial decision-making and systems development and improvement.
• Oversee the accuracy of the organizational accounting records and maintain the chart of accounts.
• Establish and monitor adequate internal controls.
• Monitor security of organization's financial assets.
• Supervise month-end closings and bank reconciliations.
• Review project award and subaward documents and budgets as needed.
• Support and help create the annual budget preparation process.
• Manage the employee expense reports review process.
• Direct completion of the annual audit and tax returns.
• Ensure timely production, and support review of, project invoices.
• Work with staff as appropriate in achieving financial management goals.
• Support the President-CEO and Board Finance Committee to make sound decisions on financial matters of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a nonprofit or governmental environment.
• Demonstrated progression in financial leadership and supervisory roles with at least three years of experience managing the finances of $5-10 million nonprofit organization, preferably international with a mix of funding sources.
• Strong knowledge of: general ledger, banking, job cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and nonprofit taxes and registrations.
• Proficient in the use of financial software programs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Thorough understanding of nonprofit accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP).
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGS) is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) and 2 CRF 200.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and balance day-to-day tasks with strategic, long-term goals and timelines.
• Adept at presenting complex financial information in a clear manner to board members, senior management, staff members and others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate diplomatically in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

• Full-time: 40 hours per week.
• Salary: $81,120 - $88,642/annual starting wage (d.o.e.), $81,120 - $112,289 annual full salary range (svc yr based).
• Benefits package includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a SIMPLE IRA 3% match after one year in a benefit eligible position.