Senior Director of Finance and Administration

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Director of Finance & Administration

Location : Seattle, WA

Reports To : Executive Director

Classification : Exempt

Salary Range : $125,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position open until Filled

The Machinists Institute is a nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to creating clear, accessible pathways into advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and related industries. We provide high-quality training programs that connect people to family-wage careers while helping employers build and sustain a skilled workforce. Our mission is rooted in equity, opportunity, and community impact.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Finance & Administration is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for guiding the financial strategy, administrative systems, and organizational infrastructure that power our mission. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The Sr. Director will oversee finance, grants management, compliance, and core administrative operations, while driving modernization of systems and processes as the Institute grows. The ideal candidate is a flexible and curious leader—eager to learn, unafraid to problem solve, and skilled at navigating complex, evolving requirements tied to federal and state grants. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and program leaders—translating financial insights into actionable strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the Executive Director to align financial management with strategic priorities.
• Lead development and monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow strategies.
• Oversee accounting operations (A / P, A / R, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations).
• Manage grant and contract compliance, ensuring timely and accurate budgeting, tracking,

and reporting for state, federal, and private funding sources, including single audits for federal funding.

Administration & Operations

Leadership & Team Development

Board & Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

The qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred