Director of Finance and Controller

at  Goodwill Industries of the Olympic and Rainier Region

Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life.
To achieve our vision….we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so that we can help people reach their fullest potential through our education, job placement, and career pathway services that are made possible by community donations, purchases, and partnerships.
Position Summary: The Director of Finance and Controller for Goodwill of the Olympic and Rainer Region (GORR) will provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions. This person will ensure company accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting: CPA or CMA preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience as an accounting/finance manager required.
• Excellent financial management and planning skills.
• Demonstrate cultural competence; specifically, awareness, attitude, knowledge, willingness and skills to work effectively with a culturally and demographically diverse population.
• Exceptional analytical, judgment, decision-making and communications skills.
• Superior coaching, leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build understanding and consensus.

AT GOODWILL, WE WELCOME PEOPLE WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER DISADVANTAGES. IN FACT, A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF OUR EMPLOYEES HAVE A DISABILITY AND/OR ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE AND WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE SUCH PERSONS TO APPLY.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret hard data and metrics. Ability to write creatively and articulately with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and average. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra when working on spreadsheets. Ability to create and manage departmental budget.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel and PowerPoint.
Other Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of accounting, including management, and accounting for accounts receivable, accounts payable, maintenance of a general ledger, credit, collections and inventory.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Washington State Driver’s License required. CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
Other Qualifications: Self-motivated; resourceful, creative; high integrity; problem solver; looks to resolve issues; positive can-do approach; and ability to build effective working relationships.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Finance and Controller responsibilities Includes the following and other duties as assigned:

• Develop and drive the financial planning for the company by analyzing its performance and risks.
• Ability to set targets and supervise all accounting and finance personnel (management, accountants, internal/external auditors).
• Oversee the month end close and consolidation process, including reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing and reviewing financial reports.
• Champion antiracism, equity, diversity and inclusion (AEDI) efforts within our operations, our partnerships and the communities we serve.
• Support the finance team by overseeing and coordinating timely delivery of accurate monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and multi-year strategic plans.
• Ability to recognize patterns in company spending, revenue, and recommend solutions to any problem areas. Determine ways to reduce costs.
• Monitor all audit and internal control processes. Assures protection for the assets of the business through internal control, internal auditing and assuring proper insurance coverage.
• Understand the financials of the company in order to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state of Goodwill in good standing