Chief Financial Officer at Sound Generations – Seattle, Washington

Sound Generations, a leading nonprofit serving older adults and people with disabilities in King County, seeks a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and manage our financial strategy. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will ensure the fiscal health and sustainability of our multi-site, mixed-funding organization with an annual budget supported by approximately 120 government contracts.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the CEO, Board, and Executive Team to lead financial planning and strategy.
• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and compliance with GAAP and federal/state regulations.
• Provide timely, accurate financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Supervise and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Manage banking relationships, fiscal risk management, and reporting for Sound Generations and associated senior centers.
• Champion continuous improvement in systems, processes, and reporting.
• Oversee complex government funding and audits namely single, financial, and funders reviews.
• Support equity-focused financial stewardship and build strong relationships with diverse community partners.
• Share opportunities for equity-based budgeting practices that promote transparency and resource distribution as allowed outside funder constraints.

Pay Range: $190,000 – 220,000 per year.

Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Great Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance coverage for the employee and cost-sharing for family members.
• Employer contribution to 401k plan.
• 4 weeks paid vacation. Plus, paid sick leave, 13 paid holidays (11 scheduled and 2 floating holidays/personal days).
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter benefits and more!

The Ideal Candidate:
You are a collaborative, analytical, and values-driven financial leader who thrives in mission-centered organizations. You bring deep experience managing complex finances and feel equally confident engaging with board members as you do sharing budget and finance information with diverse staff. You enjoy translating numbers into insights, optimizing fiscal process systems, and helping teams make smart, data-informed decisions. You are energized by contributing to an inclusive, community-centered organization where equity and impact guide financial strategy.

You are:

• A strategic thinker with strong finance experience, with an eye for aligning fiscal management with the organizational mission and values with steadfast efforts on budget and operations.
• Adept at managing complexity, including federal and local contracts, audits, and compliance.
• A collaborative partner who supports program and operational teams in understanding the financial landscape and co-creating sustainable solutions.
• A leader who values coaching, development, and team culture.
• Detail-orientation, with high integrity and a sense of urgency when it matters.
• Comfortable with systems and eager to evaluate, modernize, streamline and strengthen financial processes.
• Skilled in forecasting and scenario planning to help the organization navigate change and plan for long-term sustainability.
• An inclusive communicator who builds trust across diverse internal and external audiences through translation of complex financial information

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or advanced degree strongly preferred)
• 5+ years in finance leadership; 7+ years in financial supervision
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and government funding and accounting a plus
• Proven track record with fiscal planning, risk management, and internal and external audit preparation and management
• Advanced Excel skills and fluency in financial systems; Salesforce, MIP and Power BI familiarity a plus

Why Sound Generations?
Join a team that values compassion, accountability, innovation, and community. We offer a collaborative culture, meaningful mission, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of older adults across our region.

Apply Now

Please visit: https://soundgenerations.org/careers/
Bring your expertise to a role where your financial leadership will impact the reach of our human services. The first application review will occur on July 16, 2025.

Note: We do not provide sponsorship for a work visa or work authorizations.