Title: Director of Finance
Location: SEIU Local 509
Reports To: Treasurer of Local 509
Supervision Exercised: Accountants and other Finance Department staff

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations of SEIU Local 509, with additional oversight of certain business operations and limited human resources functions, primarily payroll and benefits administration. Reporting directly to the Treasurer, the Director ensures compliance, accountability, and alignment between organizational resources and strategic priorities.
This is a highly visible position that provides strategic guidance on financial sustainability, internal controls, and compliance while managing critical operational systems. The Director supervises a team of finance professionals, including controllers and support staff, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and high performance. Serving as a trusted advisor to union leadership, the Director exercises independent judgment, safeguards the Local’s assets, oversees operational and financial systems, and coordinates with HR partners to support effective payroll and benefits management, ensuring all systems and practices advance the union’s mission and long-term success.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. We want to get to know you and the unique strengths you will bring to the work. That said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate the majority of the qualifications and experiences listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance required; CPA, MBA, or other advanced credential a plus.
• Significant experience in financial management, including budget development, compliance, and audit coordination.
• Familiarity with labor union financial compliance requirements preferred (LM-2 filings, IRS Form 990, state-level reporting, DOL & IRS regulations)
• Demonstrated success in supervising and developing a finance team.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, IT systems procurement, and operational processes to support finance and business functions.
• Strong background in NetSuite administration; experience with ADP payroll systems preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to design and maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, make difficult decisions, and thrive under pressure.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Commitment to working collaboratively in a unionized environment and to the principles and values of the labor movement.
• Mandatory CORI and RMV background checks.