ABOUT US

Our Mission

To create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

SIFF believes that valuing and pursuing diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice is vital to our mission. We are dedicated to improving racial equity and social justice within our organization and our community. SIFF uses our unique position to share diverse stories and voices through our operations and impact while promoting accessibility for all people. We strive to foster diverse perspectives, equity and inclusion in all facets of our organization, from board to volunteer, from artist to audience and beyond.

SIFF is committed to...

Making our organization's culture more inclusive and affirming, acknowledging Seattle's Indigenous heritage, and creating more racially equitable and socially just outcomes both within our organization and through our community impact.

About The Position

The Associate Director of Finance is responsible for providing accurate and timely full cycle accounting for SIFF's business activities including monthly close, internal budget to actual reporting with budget holders, cash flow projections and recording, tracking all accounts receivable including cinema revenue streams, and supervising the Finance Coordinator staff position. The Associate Director of Finance also ensures the accuracy of all accounting records, as well as tracking and meeting all external reporting, licensing, and other similar business responsibilities in a timely manner.

Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration

Primary Supervisory Responsibilities: Finance Coordinator

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

* Timely and accurate monthly close including bank reconciliations

* Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems

* Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions through the GL and sub-ledgers

* Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled on a monthly basis

* Review and support the Accounts Payable process through effective supervision of the Finance Coordinator position

* Maintain and make adjustments for depreciation schedules, manage cinema inventory reconciliation, and other similar schedules

* Full cycle AR accounting responsibilities using QuickBooks, event ticketing, POS and other systems including regular reconciliation with SalesForce

* Provide monthly budget to actual and expense detail reports to internal and external stakeholders on a timely basis

* Cash management, bank reconciliation, cash flow projection and reporting

* Assist the Director of Finance & Administration during the annual budget process, by working with internal departments to identify projections and assumptions for the following year.

* Coordinate external reporting and tax filings with the city, state, and federal tax agencies as needed.

* Work with the Associate Director of Institutional Giving to ensure accurate tracking, revenue recognition, budgeting and reporting, of grants.

* Collaborate with the development team to regularly reconcile the accounting system records, provide relevant financial information as needed

* Liaise with external auditors and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet the audit requirements for the annual financial statements for the organization including preparation of statements of restriction release, statement of functional expenses and similar schedules.

* Provide internal and external financial, program, and other related funder audits support.

* Work closely with the Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) on all finance tasks as assigned

* Attend departmental, committee and staff meetings, engage in regular supervisory meetings

* Respond to emails, voicemails and other contact in a timely manner

* Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external SIFF stakeholders

Qualifications

* 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience

* Degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience

* 3 years experience providing audit support or similar experience

* Proficient in QuickBooks & MS Office products

* Ability to follow as well as document and improve established processes and procedures

* Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy

* Ability to work independently, prioritize and shift gears quickly

* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams in a shared/open office environment

* Advanced accounting skills including complex AJE creation, depreciation management & balance sheet account reconciliation

* Proficient using G Suite

* Curiosity and desire to learn new systems

* Demonstrated commitment to racial equity

* Have a valid authorization to work within the United States at time of application

Desired

* Nonprofit/Arts accounting experience

* Experience with POS system reporting & retail transaction processing

* Experience with SalesForce, Bill.com, Divvy or similar

* CPA or similar certification

* Love of film & understanding of Seattle arts organizations

SIFF believes in an equitable hiring process

* This is a 1.0 FTE exempt position

* Medical, dental, and vision benefits paid in part by employer

* Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

* Employees have access to cinema discounts and passes to year-round and Festival programming

Work Environment: This position will work onsite at the SIFF Film Center offices at least 3 days per week, and is eligible to work up to .4 FTE remotely.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is able to sit for long periods of time and concentrate in an open office environment. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

TO BE CONSIDERED

* Please apply online.

* Attach your resume detailing all relevant professional and lived experience to the role.

* Attach a cover letter stating why you're interested in SIFF and how your professional experience qualifies you to be successful in the role.

* All attachments must be in PDF format.

AAP/EEO Statement:

SIFF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.