Finance Manager
Posted by: Asian & Pacific Islander Chaya
Description
Job Title: Finance Manager
Job Classification: PT (16-25 hours/week)
Position Reports To: Executive Director
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled
API Chaya formed in October 2011, when the Asian & Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center and Chaya for South Asian Women merged into one organization to better server Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes inWashington state. We are located inSeattle,WA. We have a strong emphasis on mobilizing communities to find solutions to end violence; our community organizing includes communities such as LGBTQ, men, young people, faith-based communities, and various ethnic groups. For more information about our organization, please visit apichaya.org.
The Finance Manager will oversee the organization’s accounting and financial management. The Finance Manager should be a strategic leader and effective problem solver who will work closely with the Executive Director to develop effective financial systems and manage a steadily growing organization. This individual would ideally have strong experience in non-profit accounting, working with multiple government contracts (including federal, state and local), possess excellent interpersonal skills, have strong communication ability, and would be dedicated to the organization’s mission.
DUTIES
- Manage invoicing for multiple government contracts.
- Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and payroll processes.
- Review and ensure compliance and reporting with approved budgets and funding requirements.
- General ledger maintenance, monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial close including the financial statements, detailed income and expense analysis and variance reporting.
- Recommend, implement and sustain efficient and transparent procedures and processes to ensure timely, effective and accurate accounting and reporting, as well as compliance with donor requirements and federal and state regulations while detecting potential risks.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Proficient in financial management, including ability to produce and analyze financial information related to the operations of the organization.
- Experienced in working with government contracts on federal, state, and local level.
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting. CPA preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in use of online accounting software; QuickBooks preferred.
- Strong sense of teamwork, with ability to interact collaboratively, respectfully, and enthusiastically with a diverse set of program staff and coalition partners.
- Strong analytical skills, detail oriented with fastidious organizational skills within a dynamic environment of shifting priorities.
- Self motivated, able to work independently, able to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply immediately. Priority will be given to early applicants and to resumes received before July 31, 2012.
To apply, please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume indicating salary requirements to info@apichaya.org, with “Finance Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
For a candidate with extremely strong organizational and leadership background, this position may be combined into a full time position with the "Operations Manager" opening, also posted on this site. If you are interested in this option, please describe in your resume.
