Director of Finance

At Compass, EVERYONE DESERVES A HOME.

Why Compass? Working for Compass is a way to make real, positive change in people’s lives.

Compass Housing Alliance believes that everyone deserves stability, growth, and community and that can only be fulfilled when everyone has safe, affordable housing. Whether we work in direct service or in support of the mission in administration and operations, we’re all seeking to better our community. We’re looking to welcome people to our team that are passionate, skilled, and enjoy a little light-heartedness in their work environment. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization and consider the diversity of staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset.

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Director of Finance is responsible for all aspects of the agency’s financial reporting and analyses, internal controls, budget, financial compliance, banking, audit, and tax functions. This position, along with the Controller (LCSNW), coordinates the daily operations of all accounting functions to ensure efficiency and accuracy, as well as managing accounting department staff. The Director contributes significantly to the overall success of the agency by strategically directing and effectively managing all financial aspects of the organization’s undertakings. As a member of the leadership team, the Director provides leadership, and subject matter expertise and actively participates in defining the agency’s overall strategic direction in areas of operational infrastructure and financial strategies that promote long-term sustainability.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing housing instability in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. Compass offers an open, supportive, and challenging work environment committed to promoting the dignity and well-being of each person that we serve. We consider the diversity of the staff, guests, residents, and community partners to be an important asset. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. Compass is proud to be an affiliate agency of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). LCSNW partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope by providing support services in key areas such as behavioral health, child welfare, refugees, and support to aging adults and people with disabilities to live independent lives. To learn more about the agency visit www.compasshousingalliance.org.

LOCATION: South Lake Neighborhood (Seattle, WA)
**This position offers a location hybrid model with at-home and in-office days
REPORTS TO: President
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (plus evenings & weekends as needed for emergencies)
SALARY RANGE: $115,000-$137,500 DOE and within Compass range
FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: Unlimited Orca Transportation Pass, Medical/Prescription/Vision, Dental, $500 Health Flexible Spending Account 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in finance, with specific knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and capital financing, required.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field (MBA or graduate-level degree preferred) required.
• CPA or CFA designation, desired.
• Experience with property accounting, acquisition transactions, and audits, desired.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Abila MIP preferred), Paylocity and MS Excel, required.
• Extensive experience with the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program, desired.
• Awareness and/or training around issues of equity, intersectionality, and belonging, desired.
• Familiarity with topics of housing instability, mental health, substance use, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence. Experience working in an environment where language may be a barrier, desired.
• Valid WA driver’s license, proof of car insurance, and a driving record that meets Compass standards, required.

HOW TO APPLY?

Complete an application today at: https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/employment/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Compass Housing Alliance maintains practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity and strives to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, gender identity, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, sensory, physical or mental disability, caste status, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability and all other groups protected by law. Compass’s policies and practices are intended to promote diversity and equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment, such as: recruitment, selection, compensation, hours of work, work schedules, benefits, training, retention, promotions, demotions, transfers, advertising, layoff, and termination. All employees of the agency are required to comply with the provisions of these policies. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 206-474-1100 or via e-mail at HRInfo@compasshousingalliance.org.