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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Director of Foundation Finance

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$108K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is associated with Bellevue College, a vibrant, student-centered institution dedicated to educational excellence. The Director of Foundation Finance will provide leadership for all financial matters of the Bellevue College Foundation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and providing strategic financial support to senior leadership.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, install, integrate, coordinate and maintain all Foundation financial tracking systems

Provide hands-on management of Foundation financial systems including accounts payable, accounts receivable, allocations, closings, and reconciliations

Produce periodic and on-demand financial statements for Board, senior development staff

Report to College Units/Departments/Programs on their fund balance(s). Collaborate on spending plans and payments to and from the College

Communicate and coordinate with the Bellevue College Finance office in order to process payments to the College, and accept reimbursements from the College to the Foundation. Coordinate with college programs, departments, and clubs to establish and manage funds at the Foundation

Coordinate with Bellevue College Finance office to develop and improve documented coordination processes to align with best practices

Interpret and apply Not-for-Profit Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental, industry, funder and institutional regulations; continuously monitor best practices in not-for-profit governance, operations, and finance and GAAP rulings to keep Foundation practices current

Maintain investment policies that comply with the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA)

Coordinate work with outside auditors and tax preparers to produce external reporting to federal and state agencies including annual audits, IRS 990 state charities filings, including preparation of GAAP compliant statements and schedules substantiating all filings; reports to funders as required

Maintain the Foundation's financial policies

Identify pertinent data, analyze complex financial and statistical data, create multi-variable models and forecast outcomes for senior management and Foundation board leadership; prepare budget proposals based on those models and forecasts

Coordinate budgets between Foundation, Bellevue College, Institutional Advancement and KBCS

Coordinate with investment counsel to manage cash flow and investment reporting for the Foundation

Provide financial and strategic counsel to the VPIA/ED, and Foundation board leadership

Serve as staff liaison to the Foundation Finance committee of the board

Work effectively to accomplish goals set by the board Executive Committee, Finance Committee and the Treasurer, such as reporting & budgeting timeliness and detail. Timely audit and tax return filing, Investment return, some risk assessments, and policy and process improvements

Develop operating budgets for the Foundation

Monitor Foundation spending; advise, and report on the actuals to budget

Prepare Foundation contracts and purchasing documentation

Ensure effective and compliant purchasing practices and procedures are followed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial analysisNot-for-profit experienceERP accounting softwareCPA certificationBudgetingInvestment managementCultural pluralismWorkflow improvementsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar. Relevant work experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Experience in progressively responsible accounting/financial positions, specifically in not-for-profit

Five years (5) experience conducting or supporting not-for-profit audits and IRS 990 preparation

Five years (5) experience providing direct support to a not-for-profit Board of Directors and providing financial insight and strategic support to senior executives

Demonstrated proficiency with complex multi-fund organizations in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting software

Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple financial record keeping systems

Demonstrated proficiency in implementing efficiencies and workflow improvements

Proficiency in the use of various technologies, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Advanced Excel, SharePoint, Outlook)

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups and demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism

Strong communications background

Preferred

Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent experience in a not-for-profit environment

Experience with a not-for-profit that is financially interrelated with a government agency (Financial Accounting Standards Board and Governmental Accounting Standards Board)

Experience at a community college or other post-secondary educational institution

Experience with Abila MIP not-for-profit accounting software

Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge donor management system

Working knowledge of planned giving vehicles and endowments

Benefits

Generous is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents

Choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans

Paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans

Transit program

Reduced tuition

Employee discounts and memberships