Seattle Pacific Foundation, Director of Finance and Treasurer

Job Description:

Who We Are Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.

The Seattle Pacific Foundation supports the mission and long-term sustainability of Seattle Pacific University through faithful stewardship of charitable assets, endowments, trusts, and donor-directed resources. Working closely with university leadership, the Foundation Board, and financial partners, the Foundation helps ensure resources are managed with integrity, accountability, and care in support of students, programs, and institutional priorities.

What We Need Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Foundation Director of Finance and Treasurer to provide financial leadership, stewardship, and oversight for the Seattle Pacific Foundation’s accounting, treasury, investment, trust, and financial reporting activities. This is an on-campus position based in Seattle, WA.Reporting to the Vice President for Business and Finance, this role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of Foundation financial operations through strong accounting practices, internal controls, audit coordination, investment and trust accounting, regulatory compliance, and governance reporting.

The Director serves as an important partner to Foundation leadership, the Foundation Board and its committees, University Advancement, and SPU’s Business & Finance division to ensure Foundation assets are managed responsibly and financial reporting remains accurate, transparent, and compliant.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. This role requires an individual who can understand both financial detail and broader institutional priorities, work independently, supervise Foundation accounting operations, and communicate effectively with trustees, auditors, staff, and university leaders.

The Foundation Director of Finance and Treasurer position supports Seattle Pacific University’s mission by contributing to a Christ‑centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU’s values and purpose.

To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.

What You’ll DoFoundation Financial Leadership & Stewardship Provide financial leadership and oversight for Seattle Pacific Foundation accounting, treasury, trust, and investment-related operations

Maintain the integrity of Foundation financial records, transactions, and reporting systems

Monitor and strengthen financial controls, processes, and procedures to safeguard Foundation assets and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations

Coordinate with university financial leadership to ensure consistency in Foundation and University financial reporting, reconciliations, and related accounting activity

Financial Reporting, Audit & Compliance Supervise preparation of Foundation financial statements, related schedules, and financial reporting materials

Coordinate and oversee annual Foundation financial statement audits and related audit activity, serving as liaison with independent auditors

Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Foundation policies, and applicable regulatory requirements

Oversee preparation and filing of required financial and trust-related reports and tax filings, including Forms 990, 1099, 5227, and related reporting obligations

Routinely analyze and interpret accounting guidance related to investments, charitable trusts, and nonprofit accounting practices

Investment, Endowment & Trust Accounting Coordinate with investment managers to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of investment and trust activity

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