Director Of Finance

At Children's Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including family resource coordination, early childhood special education, physical, occupational and speech therapy. In partnership with parents and caregivers, we celebrate where each child is today and work toward who they can become.
Founded in 1979, Children's Therapy Center has grown from a dream shared by a handful of visionary pediatric therapists to the largest and most comprehensive independent nonprofit pediatric therapy program in Washington State. Growth like ours does not happen by chance. It takes a commitment to quality services, collaboration, innovation and a focus on excellence in all areas.
Children's Therapy Center is looking for a Director of Finance to join our team! The Director of Finance leads all financial aspects of Children's Therapy Center, including ensuring the financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and clearly communicating essential financial information to advise the CEO, Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors. 
Job Description Primary Responsiblities Develop and lead financial strategies for organizational growth; forecast future financial performance, and analyze financial data to provide insights to the CEO, Leadership Team Board of Directors and staff. Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Managing the Organziations capital structure, including fundraising, investing capital, and optimizing the balance between debt and profit. Identifys and assesses financial risks and operational risks; leads and implements strategies to mitigate risks for the organization. Strategy and Leadership: Provides strategic guidance to the CEO on financial strategies, investments, and risk mitigation. Reports to the Board of Directors and serves as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team. Develops, analyzes, and monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for financial health. Takes accountability for leading financial strategies and stewardship practices. Evaluates and provides stragetic leadership around the impact of long-term planning, program introductions, and regulatory actions. Communicates mission-driven financial stewardship messaging across organizational; tailoring communication for all positions and interests to meet a wide variety of learning styles. Embeds Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practices in financial perspectives and strategies and communicates the intersecting points and considerations throughout the work. Shares financial information transparently and provides training to department leaders across the organization. Builds strong internal and external relationships for effective communication. Actively participates in the Finance Committee of the Board. Understands the relationship between financial goals and organizational operations. Engages in continuous learning about nonprofit business practices and industry trends. Leads the Finance, Accounting, and Billing Teams of the Organization, overseeing daily operations, contributing to the work, and ensuring efficient functioning. Determines and maintains appropriate staffing levels within the teams, considering workload and organizational needs. Takes responsibility for hiring, developing, evaluating, training, and retaining employees within the assigned teams, fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment. Conducts regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide guidance, support, and feedback on their performance and professional development. Facilitates Professional Development Reviews to assess employees' skills, identify areas for improvement, and create tailored development plans. Manages performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions, recognizing achievements and addressing any issues or concerns promptly. Handles terminations of employment as needed, following organizational policies and procedures while ensuring fairness and respect for all involved. Financial Reporting and Compliance: Collaborates with the CEO, Department Leaders, and Board Members to develop the annual budget, aligning financial objectives with organizational goals. Compiles, analyzes, and prepares comprehensive financial reports, key-performance indicator reports, and contracts tailored for various stakeholders such as funders, the Board, CEO, team leads, and auditors. Ensures timely and accurate dissemination of financial information, employing clear and accessible communication methods suitable for diverse audiences. Forecasts capital, facility, and staffing requirements based on budget allocations and organizational priorities, optimizing resource allocation. Regularly monitors and reports on essential financial metrics including bank balances, cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, facilitating informed decision-making. Maintains detailed records of assets, liabilities, and financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and audit requirements. Collaborates with grant writers, the CEO, and the Director of Fund Development to create and report financial information for grants and funding applications, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational objectives. Establishs and refines departmental policies and procedures to streamline financial operations and enhance efficiency and transparency. Assumes responsibility for managing the financial aspects of the ESIT contract and deliverables, possessing a deep understanding of ESIT billing processes and actively participating in related tasks. Prepares and submit state and federal tax reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and deadlines. Formulates and oversees direct and indirect expense allocations, monitoring compliance with contract and grant requirements to optimize resource utilization and ensure accountability. Conducts annual assessments and audits of financial processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements. Contributes to the activities of the Performance Quality Assurance and Safety committee through internal quality and audit reviews. Exchanges key information and insights for record-keeping, trend-reporting and continuous improvement. Capital and Assest Management Operations Oversee the organization's investment practices, ensuring financial management practices that maximize returns on investments. Evaluate real estate and investment properties to advise on revenue optimization strategies and capture opportunities for growth. Participate in legislative and political initiatives relevant to the organization's objectives; identify connections to responsibilities and actions needed within the work. Co-Lead the fundraising goal setting process, setting goals and strategies for fundraising efforts to support the Organization's financial objectives (in partnership with the Director of Development). Strategize and implement market increases in pay, ensuring timely adjustments to remain competitive and attract and retain top talent (in partnership with the Director of Human Resources). Create sound processes and monitor donorship dollars and cash flow at each location, ensuring secure operational practices. Oversee vendor contracts and tenant leases, negotiating terms and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and regulations. Emphasize efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth in all asset management practices ( i.e. operate like a business ). Risk and Regulatory Management: Maintains awareness of industry trends and developments to inform financial and operational strategies, fostering adaptability and proactive decision-making while identifying potential risks and opportunities. Ensures the Organization maintains appropriate business licensing, insurance coverage and meets contract compliance requirements to mitigate potential risks, and safeguard assets and operations. Stays up-to-date on new regulations by activey participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and engaging with professional organizations to ensure compliance and mitigate regulatory risks. Continuously review and enhance financial practices and procedures to identify potential vulnerabilities and improve risk management processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mitigating risk within the organization. Additional Responsibilities : Co-leads the selection for employee benefit program vendors, conducting annual reviews to determine the most cost-effective high-quality benefits packages that meet the current needs of organization, in partnership with the Director of Human Resources. Manages all aspects of payroll processing and reporting, including 403(b) retirement plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. Stepping in to fulfill duties of the team when necessary. Additional responsibilities as requested or identified, to contribute to the overall success and effectiveness of the organization Qualifications Demonstrable experience and other qualifications : A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is typically required, with additional certifications such as Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial leadership; 10+ years related work in roles with increasing levels of leadership and decision-making responsibilities within non-profit sector or similar work. Proven record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance Strong leadership and management skills, with experience building, leading and mentoring teams Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills. Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view. Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities timely. Ability to anticipate potential challenges, and adjust to changes as needed. Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals. Demonstrated the ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross?cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view.? Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunties to learning and grow in proactive and respectful ways. Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted.  Committed to the mission and work of Children's Therapy Center and serving communities. Additional Information Schedule and Worksite:  This position is full time, salaried and expected to work onsite at Children's Therapy Center's Kent location (10811 SE Kent Kangley Road) the majority of work-days Monday thorugh Friday. Site-to-site travel and/or travel within community may be required on occassion.
Standard Equipment Provided: Laptop and laptop charger, backpack with lock, 3ft DVI to HDMI cable, wireless keyboard/mouse combo, laptop stand, headphones, surge protector . Physical Requirements: Frequently involves sitting or standing for long periods of time. Requires the ability to lift objects such as a laptop, or other objects under 20 lbs. including, files; open filing cabinets, walking, bending, stooping, or reaching.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Other Requirements: As member of the Leadership Team this role may be expected to attend offsite meetings and events on occasion, some may be after hours and on weekends.
Compensation & Benefits: Children's Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education. The pay rate range for this position is $96,607 - $154,273 (salaried) per year dependent on related experience and education.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits. Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available. Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.
Children's Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories. We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset. We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued. 
Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children's Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.