Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

DOQ : $80k - $100k / year (i.e., part-time rate) plus benefits

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Job Category : Executive

Finance | Accounting

Organizational Overview :

College Spark Washington (CSW) supports the postsecondary dreams of students and their communities through grant-making focused on dismantling racism in the education system. We envision an education system that encourages learners to be their authentic selves and is eager and equipped to guide them towards realizing their dreams. As a 501c3 private foundation, CSW invests in community wisdom and promising solutions with our grantees, as we actively seek and embrace opportunities to support students, communities, and allies to devise and implement educational improvement in Washington state.

CSW began supporting access to higher education in 1978 by managing student loan programs. In 2004, College Spark reorganized as an education grant-maker and since then has committed more than $100 million to postsecondary success programs throughout Washington state. CSW has assets of ~$120 million, a staff of six and a 15-member Board of Trustees. CSW has an annual budget of ~$8 million, which includes grant disbursements of ~$5 million.

Role Responsibilities :

The CFO acts as a strategic partner to the CEO, playing a key role in developing, monitoring and evaluating budget and investment strategies and managing / executing on all aspects related to finance, compliance, accounting, and IT. The CFO also partners with the CEO on human resource matters, with the CEO overseeing HR policies / practices and the CFO overseeing the administration of payroll and benefits. The CFO supervises the Office Manager, who is responsible for bookkeeping, providing IT support, and logistical support to the Board of Trustees.

Candidate Qualifications :

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA (with a similar educational emphasis) or active CPA license is preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with at least 5 of those years in a nonprofit organization; financial leadership working for a private foundation is preferred.
• Proven track record of successful senior finance or accounting leadership, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, working with governing boards, advising executives, partnering with audit firms, managing banking and investment relationships, supervising staff, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance.
• Substantial knowledge of, and a proven record in : GAAP, payroll and benefits administration, and preparation of audited financial statements and tax returns.
• A successful background check will be required of the final candidate(s).

Email Application Materials to : Warren@Collegespark.org

Application Deadline :

Application Instructions :

Applicants will need to submit a resume, 3 references, and a cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) that specifically addresses the Job Qualifications, your experience meeting the general Categories of Essential Job Functions, and your reflection on CSW’s Mission. Email your materials to : Warren@Collegespark.org

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Salary : $80,000 - $100,000