Overview

Description: Since 1991, Cocoon House has grown from a single emergency shelter into a full continuum of care - housing, outreach, prevention, and education/employment support. We believe every young person deserves safety, opportunity, and a community that believes in them. Through trauma-informed care and a deep commitment to dignity and inclusion, we help youth build stable, hopeful futures. The Director of Finance plays an integral role in the organizational success of Cocoon House by providing strong leadership and strategic oversight on all matters relating to finance, risk management, planning functions, and advising functions. As part of the leadership team, the Director of Finance is responsible for effectively managing and communicating our financial health and stability across different agency levels within the organization. They will collaborate and engage with the finance committee and board of directors on a monthly basis, highlighting key performance indicators and areas of concern through various reporting mechanisms and visual aids. This position directly supervises and provides the necessary guidance for two accounting staff while serving as the direct financial advisor to the CEO. Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request. Director of Finance Duties & ResponsibilitiesFull-Time On-site in Everett, Snohomish CountySalary: $115,000 - 125,000 annuallyStrategic Leadership & Collaborative PartnershipActively involved with advancement of strategic planning initiatives related to financeLead, develop, and manage a $9 million budget across organizational programs in coordination with the CEO, board, and senior leadershipAssesses areas of risk for organization and provides analysis and recommendations to executive management in areas of finance.Provides both short and long-term forecasting analysis, identifying areas of focusIncorporates data and available technology resources in decision making processes including financial modeling, forecasting and risk scenario comparisonsRepresents organization and maintains professional relationships with financial institutions, insurance providers, government partners, and external consultantsFinancial Operations & StewardshipOversees financial and payroll reporting systems and ongoing financial operations, including cash flow analysis and optimization, budget tracking, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirementsEnsures grant compliance and monitors changes across the diverse field of federal, state, and county government contractsManages both annual financial and federal compliance auditsManages 403b retirement plan and coordinates with providers and HR to ensure proper maintenance and accurate submission of related tax filingsDebt management service to include line of credit, bridge loan financing, and long-term loan covenants.Actively monitors and updates financial policies and procedures as requiredStays current on trends and changes in accounting policy, especially as they relate to non-profitsDevelops, strengthens, and maintains robust internal control processesCross-Functional Capacity BuildingSupervises, coaches, and evaluates team performance and proper utilization of staff skill and expertise to designated projects while promoting financial literacy in the organizationCollaborates with development departments in preparation of private grant applications, providing all necessary budget narrative documentation and identifying programs that align with funding source initiativesProvides tailored financial reporting for program managers on a monthly basis and ensure proper monitoring of actual budget detail Benefits:Medical, Dental, and V