Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Finance Director

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project is a trusted provider of direct legal services and immigration-related community education for immigrant communities. NWIRP also challenges unjust policies through high-impact lawsuits and advocates for laws and policies that respect the 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 can envision our movement’s potential and help shape the way forward.

NWIRP’s Finance Director is supervisor to collaborative team of two that has organizational wide impact. In 2021, NWIRP is projected to have a staff of 100+ and an annual budget of approximately $14.5 million with nearly one-third of revenue coming from individuals.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Collaboration -

• Is successful in establishing rapport with staff, facilitating ongoing communication amongst teams and is proactive in preventing and addressing 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 in identifying 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 justice mission and values of NWIRP. Candidates with a personal connection to immigrant rights are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Handle and supervise all aspects of financial operations, including payroll,receipts, disbursements, cash management and equipment records; maintain computerized 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 management team, the finance committee and the Board of Directors; keep the ED appraised of key financial matters
• Coordinate the annual audit (including federal A-133 audit) and form 990processes; prepare supporting information for the audit; liaise with external auditors, banks and financial institutions
• Oversee and manage annual budget planning and financial forecasting process in conjunction with the ED
• Oversee bank accounts and investments, maintain fiscal and investment policies and procedures, manage cash flow and forecasting
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; keep current 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 robust grant and contract management system overseeing all NWIRP grant and contract execution, 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 handles account payables, and the accountant, who handles payroll, accounts receivables aswell as quarterly tax filings
• In coordination with the Human Resources Director, monitor and coordinate expenses related to benefits programs
• Maintain and manage liability and professional…