Senior Director of Finance

Yakima Union Gospel Mission

$90K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
  • Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and strategic planning
  • Experience providing financial advice to executive leadership or boards
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance
  • Proven track record in leading high-performing financial teams
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial data

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
  • Develop financial models for strategic decision-making
  • Oversee accounting, payroll, treasury, financial reporting, and audits
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards
  • Prepare actionable financial reports for leadership
  • Monitor financial performance and recommend strategies for sustainability
  • Collaborate with Development leadership on fundraising initiatives
  • Evaluate financial impacts of new programs and investments
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Support the mission and values of YUGM through stewardship

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence strategic decisions at the executive level
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Direct partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors
  • Make a meaningful impact in the community
  • Be part of a culture focused on collaboration and servant leadership
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Use Your Financial Leadership to Change Lives

finance is more than budgets, reports, and forecasts. Every financial decision helps provide shelter, recovery, healthcare, meals, and hope to people experiencing homelessness throughout Yakima County. We are seeking a Senior Director of Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the financial future of one of Central Washington's largest Christian nonprofit organizations. This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to strengthen a ministry, guide strategic decisions, develop leaders, and ensure faithful stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Director of Finance serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and ministry leaders. This role provides strategic financial leadership while helping position YUGM for long-term sustainability, responsible growth, and continued ministry impact. You will help guide executive decisions, strengthen financial planning, develop future leaders, and ensure our financial practices reflect excellence, transparency, and faithful stewardship.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.
  • Lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Develop financial models and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee accounting, payroll, treasury, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare meaningful financial reports that equip leaders to make informed decisions.
  • Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend proactive strategies to strengthen long-term sustainability.
  • Partner with Development leadership to support fundraising initiatives and financial stewardship.
  • Evaluate the financial impact of new programs, capital projects, and strategic investments.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Promote faithful stewardship while supporting the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of YUGM.
Why Join YUGM?

You'll join a leadership team committed to collaboration, servant leadership, and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to:
  • Help shape the future of a respected Christian nonprofit
  • Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
  • Lead and develop an exceptional finance team
  • Partner directly with the CEO and Board of Directors
  • Make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families throughout our community

If you're passionate about using your financial expertise to strengthen organizations, develop people, and advance meaningful ministry, we'd love to learn more about you.

Apply today and become part of a mission that is transforming lives through faithful stewardship, compassionate service, and the hope of Jesus Christ.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a collaborative executive who enjoys solving complex financial challenges while helping others succeed.
Qualified candidates will typically have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Seven or more years of progressive financial leadership experience
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, and strategic planning
  • Experience advising executive leaders, senior leadership teams, or boards of directors
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into practical business decisions

Preferred qualifications include:
  • CPA or MBA
  • Executive financial leadership experience within a nonprofit organization
  • Experience with donor-restricted funds, grants, and nonprofit fund accounting
  • Experience supporting organizational growth, capital projects, or significant organizational change

Candidates currently serving as a Director of Finance, Assistant CFO, Vice President of Finance, Controller with executive leadership responsibilities, or similar financial leadership roles are encouraged to apply.

Salary Description

$90,000-$130,000 annually

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