We are looking for a strategic Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership for a mission-driven organization in Tacoma, Washington. This position is ideal for an experienced executive who can guide long-range planning, strengthen fiscal stewardship, and partner closely with senior leadership and the board. The CFO will oversee the financial health of the organization with a strong focus on forecasting, tuition-based revenue planning, and thoughtful risk management while maintaining a visible, collaborative presence across the campus community.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the organization’s financial strategy by developing long-term plans, evaluating future scenarios, and advising leadership on key fiscal decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling with particular attention to tuition revenue, enrollment-related assumptions, and potential financial risks.
• Partner with the president, board members, controller, and operational leaders to communicate financial insights and support informed decision-making.
• Direct high-level oversight of contracts, vendor agreements, and major financial commitments to ensure sound business outcomes.
• Supervise core accounting and reporting functions, including financial statement review, annual planning, month-end activities, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate the annual external audit process and help maintain strong internal controls and compliance practices appropriate for a nonprofit environment.
• Administer the organization’s 403(b) retirement plan and support related fiduciary and reporting responsibilities.
• Maintain an active on-site presence by participating in meetings, events, and cross-functional discussions, with flexibility to support responsibilities outside a traditional daily schedule.
• Assess the effectiveness of financial systems, including Acumatica, and recommend improvements or changes that better support reporting and operational needs.
The salary range for this position is $155,000 to $185,000. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with 7% match and 15 days of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Proven experience serving in a senior financial leadership role such as CFO or equivalent executive-level position.
• Strong background in nonprofit finance, including oversight of budgeting, reporting, audit coordination, and financial governance.
• Demonstrated ability to build forecasts and strategic financial plans for organizations with tuition or education-based revenue streams.
• Expertise in interpreting financial statements, managing complex analysis, and translating data into clear recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively with boards, presidents, controllers, and cross-functional leaders in a diplomatic and relationship-focused manner.
• Solid understanding of accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, month-end close, and year-end reporting.
• Familiarity with retirement plan administration, preferably including 403(b) plans.
• Willingness to work primarily in person in Tacoma, Washington, with the flexibility to support evening or event-based commitments as needed.
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