POSITION TITLE: FINANCE DIRECTOR
MISSION: To disrupt the cycle of homelessness and nurture healing and belonging for current and future
generations.
VISION: A compassionate community where everyone has a home and the opportunity to thrive.
SUPPORTED BY: Executive Director
SALARY RANGE: Level 12 - $82,818-$99,781/annually, exempt
Candidate offers consider experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Entry salary typically in the first third of the range.
BENEFITS PACKAGE: Paid time off for this position includes up to 4 weekly wellness hours, 19 days of PTO in the first year of employment (PTO includes sick time), and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include agency-sponsored medical/dental insurance (current premium covered at rate of 100% for the employee), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), premium Calm meditation app subscription, and employer retirement plan contribution (current rate of 3%) after first year of employment. Lydia Place also provides a supportive, family-friendly work culture with flexible
scheduling.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance Director is responsible for understanding the economic infrastructure of the organization and working closely with the Executive Director providing fiscal guidance and collaboration. The Finance Director directly supports the Finance Manager and Accounting Coordinator by overseeing day-to-day accounting functions as well as providing detailed financial reporting, implementing the annual budgetary process, annual audit preparation and agency filings, and overseeing all financial records.
Lydia Place has an operating budget in excess of $6,000,000 and a staff averaging 50 individuals.
LYDIA PLACE VALUES:
COMMUNITY
We believe strong healthy communities are the foundation to a better world.
EQUITY
We believe it is our responsibility to actively challenge systems of oppression. We recognize a majority of those experiencing homelessness have been marginalized.
UPSTREAM IMPACT
We believe that the best way to eliminate homelessness is to look beyond short-term solutions and focus on breaking the generational cycle of poverty.
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
We value each other as humans first. We know that the best outcomes for our clients and our community are achieved when our team is healthy and thriving.
TO APPLY: Email resume and detailed cover letter outlining your interest, qualifications, experience, or information that may not be encompassed in your resume such as lived experience that as it relates to this position, in attached .doc or .pdf format to HR & Operations Manager, Haley Sullivan at humanresources@lydiaplace.org. You may also submit hard copy materials via PO BOX 28487 Bellingham, WA 98228. Position open until filled.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Lydia Place is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetic markers, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Real-world experience has value in the workplace. Individuals who identify with non-dominant groups, who have experienced poverty and had first-hand knowledge working with system resources, and who have relevant, lived experience equivalent to minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
