Vice President of Finance & Administration

Job Title: Vice President of Finance & AdministrationDepartment: Executive TeamFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Chief Financial OfficerRole Location: Seattle WACompensation Rate: $240K-$250K AnnuallyAbout the PositionThe Vice President of Finance & Administration is a transformational finance leader who can operate at both ends of the spectrum architecting long-term financial strategy for a complex multi-entity organization while also ensuring the fundamentals are executed flawlessly. This is not a role for someone who only thinks at the 30000-foot level nor for someone who only manages the details. We need to the CFO this role is responsible for fundamentally strengthening how EGNWs finance function works by standardizing and rebuilding financial processes to be scalable auditable and automation-ready. As the organization increasingly leverages AI and technology to streamline operations this VP will be the architect of a finance infrastructure built for the future: clean consistent processes; smart systems; and a team that spends less time on manual work and more time on meaningful operates across multiple legal entities and a growing complex organizational structure. The VP must be capable of managing the financial complexity that comes with that intercompany accounting entity-level reporting consolidated financials and the strategic thinking to understand how the structure itself can be optimized over time. At the same time this person owns the day-to-day: the bills get paid the books close on time and develops the teams capabilities to support a growing and increasingly complex organizationEssential Functions & ResponsibilitiesFinancial Process Transformation & AutomationLead a comprehensive assessment and redesign of EGNWs core financial processes including; accounts payable accounts receivable close reporting and reconciliation with the goal of standardizing workflows and eliminating manual error-prone with the Technology team to identify evaluate and implement AI and automation tools that streamline financial operations; serve as the finance functions champion for responsible technology and enforce process documentation standards so that every financial workflow is clearly defined repeatable and ready to be automated or handed off without institutional knowledge continuous improvement across the finance function measuring process efficiency and establishing benchmarks to track progress over financial systems ERP platforms and reporting tools are optimized and integrated; evaluate new technologies and lead implementation efforts as -Entity Financial ManagementOversee financial operations across all EGNW legal entities ensuring accurate intercompany accounting consolidated reporting and entity-level and maintain financial frameworks that can flex as the organizational structure evolves including new entity formation restructuring or changes to operating each entity meets its compliance obligations independently while contributing to a coherent consolidated financial picture of the with legal and leadership teams on the financial implications of structural decisions modeling scenarios and providing clear -Term Financial StrategyServe as a strategic thought partner to the CFO on multi-year financial planning capital strategy reserve management and long-range financial forward-looking financial models that help leadership anticipate risks evaluate opportunities and make decisions grounded in data and financial and lead a financial planning and analysis capability that goes beyond historical reporting and produces insights that drive organizational strategy not just track structural inefficiencies revenue risks and cost opportunities across the organization and develop concrete plans to address the evaluation and due diligence of new business opportunities partnerships real estate transactions and strategic Operations & ControlsOwn the day-to-day financial operations of the organization ensuring accounts payable vendor payments and cash management run smoothly accurately and on and develop the Director of Finance & Accounting and the broader finance and accounting team building a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and continuous the monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness aligned with GAAP and nonprofit accounting the annual operating budget process and ongoing budget monitoring working across departments to build data-informed plans aligned with organizational and strengthen internal controls and financial policies that safeguard assets ensure compliance and reduce organizational grant and contract financial compliance ensuring proper tracking reporting and stewardship of restricted and unrestricted & ComplianceOversee administrative functions as assigned by the CFO which may include facilities procurement and vendor contract with external auditors legal counsel and government agencies to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance activities are completed accurately and on organizational compliance with tax laws nonprofit regulations and reporting requirements including IRS Form 990 and other & CultureModel and reinforce EGNWs values of equity inclusion and mission-driven excellence in all aspects of team leadership and organizational strong cross-functional relationships acting as a collaborative partner to People & Culture Technology Mission Retail and other a culture of financial literacy stewardship and accountability across the organization making finance accessible and relevant to non-finance in to represent the CFO as needed in meetings presentations and internal stakeholder We Are Looking ForYou are a finance leader who is energized by change not intimidated by it. You have walked into organizations where the processes were held together by spreadsheets and institutional knowledge and you have left them with something better documented standardized and running on modern systems. You understand that the future of finance is automated and you know how to get a team and an organization ready for think in systems and structures. Multi-entity complexity doesnt faze you you can hold the consolidated picture in your head while staying sharp on the details of each entity. You are equally comfortable building a five-year financial model and making sure the AP run went out on time. You dont see those as different jobs you see them as two ends of the same are a builder and an operator. You set direction earn trust quickly communicate with clarity and follow through. You believe that a well-run finance function is one of the most powerful tools a mission-driven organization has and you take that degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field degree (MBA or MPA) or CPA designation strongly & Experience10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role managing teams and complex financial experience leading financial process redesign and standardization efforts including documentation workflow redesign and technology -on experience with AI-assisted finance tools automation platforms or ERP modernization; proven ability to evaluate and adopt financial managing finance across multiple legal entities including intercompany accounting consolidated reporting and entity-level experience in nonprofit finance including fund accounting restricted grants and Form 990 in a large multi-site retail or service organization with frontline employees physical locations and significant operational ability to manage and develop high-performing finance teams including direct supervisory command of GAAP nonprofit accounting standards and internal controls best with multi-year financial planning forecasting and long-range scenario modeling in an organization of comparable scale ($50M budget preferred).Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear actionable narratives for diverse ability to build cross-functional relationships and influence without ethical standards sound judgment and professional discretion in handling sensitive financial and organizational RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and have proficiency with office technology such as Microsoft Office or Google Suite. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential AbilitiesWhile performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to sit for long periods communicate with other employees by talking and hearing required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds and to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.