Senior Director of Finance

Description

Purpose, Vision, and Value Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. We are proud to have served the Tacoma and Pierce County communities since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.

We strive to cultivate a culture built on love and truth, where our integrity is never compromised. Our services and programs are continually measured for efficiency and effectiveness, are committed to quality, and operate through a trauma-informed, person-first, and grace-based approach.

Job Purpose

Directs the Finance Department for all TRM financial reporting requirements, both internal and external. The position also directs the Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Purchasing functions. Responsible for developing and implementing accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures.

Tacoma Rescue Mission Competencies

Client Relationships and Interactions: Connect clients, volunteers, donors, team members, and guests to the mission and vision of The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its programs. Establish rapport and build relationships through effective communication, making all feel understood and valued. Assess needs and share appropriate resources, boosting client confidence in The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its team members.

Creativity and Expansion: Cultivate an environment that constantly seeks growth and adaptation, enhancing services offered. Research and develop new insights and strategies that improve Mission functionality and performance. Embrace the unknown and uncharted territory, pushing limits to increase skill, knowledge, and resources.

Leadership and Culture: Champions the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s core values and pillars, ensuring a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Creates a platform that empowers those within the Mission and the community to establish and take ownership of a culture founded on team, trust, and truth.

Professionalism: Carries the current knowledge and operational skills required to perform well, utilizing best practices and demonstrates the desire to grow professionally. Helps create a safe space for Team Members to hold others accountable for behavior and performance, empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Setting the standard of quality, providing staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements long and short-range plans, strategies, and policies that support TRM's financial strategy in alignment with its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
• Provides strategic consultation on financial matters to others, i.e., the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, etc.
• Directs the annual budgeting process and provides regular financial forecasts to guide decision-making.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses and presents information to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other key partners to support awareness and decision-making.
• Oversees grant budgeting, reporting, compliance, and proposals to support the acquisition of funding from donors, government agencies, etc.
• Manages the organization’s cash flow to support the organization’s financial stability including investment strategies.
• Oversees the organization's annual financial audits, maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, and ensures adherence to accounting best practices.
• Effectively partners with TRM’s outside CPA firm and other business partners.
• Anticipates significant changes, trends, and regulations related to financial systems, processes, and controls and institutes improvements to enhance the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identifies financial risks and communicates and implements appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborates with others, i.e., Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other departments to provide financial guidance and support.
• Serves on the senior leadership team and other committees; collaborating to achieve organization-wide goals and objectives.
• Supervises personnel, e.g., providing coaching and consultation on adaptive and technical matters, strategic