SEIU Local 521 · 4 days ago
Finance Director
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$141K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expSEIU Local 521 is a union that represents over 50,000 public service workers, dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of their members. The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while supporting the union's mission and goals.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Manage all financial operations of the union, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, and reporting and member management
In consultation with the senior leadership team, develop, manage and report on the union’s annual budget
Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and union policies
Coordinate and refine member data processing systems and procedures
Produce accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, budget documents, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for union leadership and members
Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures for the union, and ensure they are followed by staff and members
Provide financial guidance to the union's leadership team, including the President, Treasurer, and Executive Board
Manage the union's investments, including monitoring investment performance and ensuring compliance with investment policies
Oversee the union's audit process, including managing the relationship with the independent auditor, providing documentation, and ensuring that audit findings are addressed
Collaborate across multiple departments throughout the organization and complete cross-functional projects
Hire, train, and effectively manage staff
Work with external vendors and service providers, such as banks, insurance providers, and accounting firms, to ensure that the union's financial needs are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree is acceptable
8-10+ years of experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting, preferably in a union or non-profit organization
A demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of SEIU
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and experience with financial software and systems
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve financial issues as well as develop creative solutions
Experience building and leading teams and developing staff
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Must live within commuting distance to the San Jose office
Preferred
Experience in overseeing payroll and in ERP implementations
Experience in a membership-based organization
Benefits
Fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance
A generous leave package
Fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan
401(K) with a 4% employer match
Flexible savings accounts for annual health and childcare expenses
$200,000 life insurance plan
Other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 521
Company
SEIU Local 521
SEIU Local 521 is on the cutting edge of progressive activism, building the power of workers and engaging in larger social justice issues such as immigration, racial and environmental justice.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Deborah Narvaez
Executive Representative to the Chief Elected Officer, SEIU 521
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