Job Board Title:
Director of Finance

Post Date
11/9/2023

Expiration Date
12/8/2023

Details:
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is the State of Washington’s state and federally funded provider of comprehensive civil legal aid services to people in or near poverty.

Every year, NJP provides vital legal assistance and representation benefiting tens of thousands of low-income persons to address fundamental human needs including housing, family safety, access to health care, and income security among other needs. As the state’s largest provider, NJP’s nearly 200
attorneys deliver individualized and systemic client services from 21 office locations across the state, through a variety of service models including a statewide legal assistance hotline, specialized population based and substantive law units, and an extensive public web site with self-help legal resources in multiple languages and formats.

NJP enjoys a national reputation for excellence in its client service delivery and its administrative and financial operations. NJP\'s reputation for excellence was acknowledged by a major gift from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott\'s Yield Giving Foundation.

NJP seeks a Director of Finance (DoF) to work at its Seattle headquarters. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the DoF plays a critical role in developing and implementing t NJP’s overall financial strategy to carry out NJP’s mission and advocacy objectives. The DoF manages and oversees the accounting team, which focuses on NJP’s finances, financial reporting, budgeting, fiscal policies, and fiscal compliance.

The DoF is a fiduciary of the organization in conjunction with the Executive Director, the Executive Management team, the Board of Directors and the board’s Audit Budget Committee. The DoF oversees financial compliance for government (federal, state, and local government) contracts and private grants.

NJP, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, has a budget of more than $50 million with funding from more than 25 federal, state, local government sources, foundations, and other private donors. NJP’s largest funder is the State of Washington Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA). NJP is subject to an
annual independent audit in accordance with government auditing standards, federal uniform guidance and compliance with regulations of the federal Legal Services Corporation (LSC).

This role requires continual adaptation to an evolving environment and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and deadline-oriented workplace. In addition to financial management expertise, this position requires excellent leadership and management abilities. In addition, communication and teamwork with centrally based executive and accounting staff and with staff who have grants and contract management responsibilities within local offices and program units are critical. NJP’s management and its board share a commitment to promoting the organization’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the
evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization.

NJP offers an attractive overall compensation and benefits package, including a competitive salary, healthcare, 403(b) retirement plan generous vacation, holidays, and other time-off benefits.

Pay range - $140,000 - $190,000

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to resume@nwjustice.org
Application Deadline: Position is open until filled, with priority given to candidates who apply by
December 8, 2023


Please see more details here: https://nwjustice.org/careers

Qualifications:
Seasoned fiscal leader with a minimum of 10 years of broad finance experience in accounting and auditing, managing teams, and experience leading the development and implementation of financial systems, policies, and procedures. The candidate will have experience managing the finance function (accounting, budgeting, internal controls, reporting and compliance) within a multi-office, multi-funder, diverse, division-based entity.

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Agile, hands-on, and fully engaged executive with integrity and a desire to work in a fast-paced
and demanding environment

Experienced supervisor, leading diverse teams with a commitment to inclusive and equitable
approach staff management and development

Employer:
Northwest Justice Project
Contact:
Human Resources

Address:
401 Second Avenue S, Suite 407

Work Phone:
2064641519

Email:
attorneyresume@nwjustice.org

Website:
https://nwjustice.org/home