Department: Administration (Finance & Accounting)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: CEO
Description of Company:
Chinook Enterprises is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.
About the Position:
Plans and directs accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an organization. Prepares informational analyses on current processes, actual performance versus budget and prior year data for Operations team. Assists operations team in monthly financial review. Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and 5 years of experience. May require a CPA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Prepares informational analyses on current processes, actual performance versus budget and prior year data for Operations team.
- Assists operations team in monthly financial review.
- Manages company financial matters, develops long-term strategies, and provides financial reports.
- Forecasts cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment.
- Assures that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
- Oversees the preparation of the company’s budget; and reports to management on variances from the established budget and the reasons for those variances.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of…
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent people skills, including interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic team.
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Thorough knowledge of financial/tax laws and regulations.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and best practices for inventory management.
• Demonstrated experience developing financial models for budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficient with Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite or related software with the ability to learn to utilize new technologies.
Position Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or related field highly preferred.
- A minimum of five years of finance/full charge cost accounting experience or related experience required.
- A minimum of three years’ experience running an Accounting Department is required.
- Experience with manufacturing resource management software (MRP) required.
- Formalized training or seminars in financial forecasting and budgeting, job costing, wage and hour requirements, and any other applicable area is required.
- Experience with computer networking, maintenance, and upgrades is preferred.
- Experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in manufacturing accounting and cost accounting is required.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting in the nonprofit sector preferred.
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
- CMA preferred in WA State with familiarity in Non-profit finance and reporting (i.e. Form 990) or willingness to acquire.
- Washington State Driver’s License, vehicle liability insurance and be insurable required.
- Chinook works with a vulnerable population, so all employees are required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.
- Must have, or obtain, a CPR/First Aid certification within six months of employment or current certification upon hire.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move 20-30 pounds. The employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. The employee must be able to access and navigate each department onsite. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, squat or crouch.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely indoors in an office type setting. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is generally low.
TO APPLY
We are committed to adding voices to our team that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), military veterans and spouses, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ identifying individuals, and those with work gaps to apply and help us in our vision to realize a community that celebrates inclusion and diversity through innovative leadership and partnerships.
- To learn more about us, the position and to apply, please visit https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook
- Download our application and submit it with your Cover Letter and Resume through our website.
- Or apply in person at: Chinook Enterprises, 2026 Laventure Rd. Mt Vernon, WA 98273
View the Job Announcement Here: https://chinookenterprises.org/position-opening-finance-manager/
SALARY & BENEFITS
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 0.75 – 1.0
Salary: $118,750 -$160,650 annually DOE
As an incentive, Chinook Enterprises will be offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to successful new hires who maintain employment for at least 6 months and in good standing.
Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package, including full coverage on medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching retirement, 10 paid holidays, 160 hours of paid vacation, paid sick leave, an optional vision benefit that is available at a low cost, voluntary life insurance, dependent care FSA, tuition reimbursement program, quarterly incorporate massage and company provided mental fitness app Nivati. We have a great culture, flexibility, and offer training and development opportunities.
