Director of Finance

About Us:

Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is a non‑profit organization dedicated to economic development and community growth in the Spokane region. We foster collaboration among businesses, government, and community leaders to create a vibrant economy. Join our team and help us build a better Spokane.

This position is based in Spokane, WA and requires in‑office attendance.

To be considered, applicants MUST SUBMIT BOTH A RESUME AND A COVER LETTER that outlines their interest in the role and demonstrates how their skills and experience align with the stated qualifications. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be reviewed.

The Director of Finance serves as the organization’s lead financial operator, responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of GSI’s financial information. This role provides hands‑on leadership of day‑to‑day finance operations while ensuring strong internal controls, consistent financial reporting, and clear financial insights to support organizational decision‑making.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial discipline, supporting audit readiness, and strengthening financial processes across the organization. The Director of Finance is expected to bring structure, clarity, and accountability to financial operations while also identifying opportunities to improve systems, streamline processes, and enhance the organization’s ability to use financial information effectively.

As a key partner to leadership, this role provides practical, forward‑looking financial insight to support planning, performance, and informed decision‑making across the organization. The Director of Finance leads the finance function and ensures alignment across all accounting and financial activities.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements across all entities
• Lead the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Monitor cash flow and support short‑term financial forecasting
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or inconsistencies in financial reporting

• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, tax preparers, and financial advisors
• Lead audit preparation and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and complete
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and financial policies
• Evaluate and improve financial workflows, systems, and reporting processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and clarity
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual effort or duplication
• Ensure financial systems and tools are effectively utilized and aligned with organizational needs
• Lead documentation and standardization of key financial processes to support consistency and scalability

• Provide forward‑looking financial insights to support organizational planning and decision‑making
• Support development and refinement of budgets, forecasts, and scenario planning
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate implications clearly to leadership
• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and Chief of Staff in evaluating financial impacts of strategic and operational decisions

• Prepare clear, concise, and board‑ready financial reports and supporting materials
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights for leadership and board members
• Support the Finance & Administration Committee and Executive Board with timely and accurate reporting

• Serve as the primary owner of the organization’s financial accuracy, reporting, and audit readiness
• Provide final review and approval of financial statements, reconciliations, and key reporting outputs
  
  Establish priorities, workflows, and deadlines for finance operations
• Ensure alignment and consistency across all financial activities and deliverables
• Act as the central point of accountability for…