Finance Director

Benefits

SEIU Local 521 offers a comprehensive, benefits-forward package designed to support employees and their families throughout every stage of their career.

• Fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Generous leave package
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Overview

SEIU Local 521 is seeking a Finance Director to lead the union’s finance, accounting, and dues/membership system. The role supervises a staff of eight and ensures regulatory compliance while aligning financial activities with the union's mission. This hybrid remote position is based in San Jose, California, with a salary range of $140,672 to $155,037 per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial operations of the union, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, reporting, and member management.
• In consultation with the senior leadership team, develop, manage and report on the union’s annual budget.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and union policies.
• Coordinate and refine member data processing systems and procedures.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, budget documents, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for union leadership and members.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures for the union, and ensure they are followed by staff and members.
• Provide financial guidance to the union's leadership team, including the President, Treasurer, and Executive Board.
• Manage the union's investments, including monitoring investment performance and ensuring compliance with investment policies.
• Oversee the union's audit process, including managing the relationship with the independent auditor, providing documentation, and ensuring that audit findings are addressed.
• Collaborate across multiple departments and complete cross-functional projects.
• Hire, train, and effectively manage staff.
• Work with external vendors and service providers, such as banks, insurance providers, and accounting firms, to meet the union's financial needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• 8-10+ years of experience in financial management, budgeting and forecasting, preferably in a union or non-profit organization.
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of SEIU.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and experience with financial software and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve financial issues as well as develop creative solutions.
• Experience building and leading teams and developing staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Must live within commuting distance to the San Jose office.

Preferences

• Experience in overseeing payroll and in ERP implementations
• Experience in a membership-based organization

Working conditions

Hours can be long and irregular at times, with occasional travel including overnight stays. Increased onsite presence required during training, eventually transitioning to onsite as needed.

Job details

• Position type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95131
• Salary: USD 140,672 - 155,037 per year

Application

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