ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in
1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into
apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on gender and racial equity in industries that
do not represent the community.
POSITION TITLE: Finance Manager/Controller
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager/Controller will be responsible for oversight of all finance,
accounting and reporting activities. The Finance Manager/Controller will be involved in supporting presentations
to the board finance and audit committee and will be a key member of the leadership team.
The Finance Manager/Controller is responsible for all operations of accounting including but not limited to billing
and collections, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, budgeting, grant compliance, revenue recognition and various analyses and
other normal and customary accounting services required for the operations of a $10M +
nonprofit organization.
In addition, they will partner with the Executive Director, senior leadership, and the human
resources (HR) and information technology (IT) staff to enhance and better integrate finance,
HR, and IT functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance and Accounting Leadership
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP
standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual
expenditures.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner;
clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and
changes and keep senior leadership abreast of ANEW’s financial status.
• Assist ANEW’s leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all
financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as
appropriate.
• Support the Senior Leadership team in engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around
issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
• Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently
aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period; collate financial reporting
materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the Program Managers
continuously, collaborate with Program Managers to assess the financial efficacy of program operations
and establish finance and administrative systems to support program operations.
• Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment
guidelines.
•Other duties as assigned
Team Leadership
•Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
•Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
•Other duties as assigned.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader with seven to ten years of accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders. She or he will ideally have experience in a complex nonprofit that has multiple programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA, or MBA required.
•Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
•5+ years experience managing teams of at least 2 full time employees.
•Experience managing diverse budgets exceeding $7 million in operating revenue.
•Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to ANEW’s mission; a proactive, ands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the Senior Leadership team the responsibility for finance.
•5+ years experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.
•3+ years experience in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is essential.
•Technologically savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
•Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
•Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus. simple reporting
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners
•Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
•Cultural Competence: Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences and social determinants of learning, with the ability to create culturally responsive and inclusive training programs that meet the needs of diverse populations.
•Advocacy: Ability to advocate for the interests and needs of program participants, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, and to champion policies and initiatives that promote equity and social justice in workforce development.
•Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Dedication to ongoing learning and professional development, with a willingness to seek feedback, reflect on practice, and pursue opportunities for growth and innovation in training program design and delivery.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•Background screening through Washington State Patrol.
•Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening and or weekend.
•Proof of citizenship or other authorization for employment.
•Continuation of employment is contingent upon successfully performing the work described.
•Continuation of this position is dependent on achievement of performance goals and availability of funding.
WORK LOCATION: ANEW Tukwila Training Center and Satellite locations as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
SALARY
This position is paid an exempt position with a starting salary range of $120,000-125,000 per year. This position is grant funded and continuation of this position is subject to continuation of funding. The starting salary is based on education and experience.
Years experience must relate directly to the position
BENEFITS
This position is an exempt position. The person in this position is expected to serve a 90-day probation period. Benefits will not be included until and unless the position is made permanent, which is contingent upon performance evaluation, funding, board direction, and potential re-development of the organization and its training/service delivery models. If the position is more than 30/hours per week, employer paid medical benefits will include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
A portion of the medical premium is made by the employee through a pre-tax contribution at time of payroll posting. Employees at 30/hours week or greater qualify for full benefits and pay a pre-tax contribution of $80 per month. Employees who work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for paid health benefits. Additional employer paid benefits include: basic life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and taxes as required by law.
APPLICATION PROCESS