Chief Financial Officer

About Visit Seattle Visit Seattleis aprivate, non-profit destination marketing organization (DMO)servingSeattle and King County. We exist toresponsibly grow the visitor economyfor the benefit of the community. About the Role AsChief Financial Officer, youwill leadVisit Seattle’sfinancial strategy, ensuring fiscal integrity and long-term sustainability.This executive roleis responsible foroverseeing all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning,interfacingwithandpresentingtothefinance committee andtwoBoards,annual auditprocess, liaising with the City of Seattle’s treasury department,and financial reporting.You willensure that Visit Seattle's financial practices support its mission and help it thrive in a competitive market. This role demands a leader with both strategic vision and practical financial skills, capable of managing complex budgets and providing financial insights and forecasts to guide the organization's decisions and effectiveness. WhatYou’llDo Develop and oversee Visit Seattle’s financial strategy, ensuring alignmentwithstrategic goals. Lead the finance team in managingdailyfinancial operations, including accounting, payroll, and budgeting. Prepareand presentaccurateandtimelyfinancial reports to thePresident &CEO,Visit Seattle Board, Seattle Tourism Improvement Area Advisory Board, andFinanceCommittee. Implement andmaintainrigorous financial controls and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Drive the annual budgeting process and provide financial forecasts to support business planning and decision-making. Act as a financial advisor to thePresident &CEO and board members, offering insights and recommendations on financial planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Build strongrelationships with internal stakeholders, including department leads responsible for budgetary sections, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and alignment on budget management and financial accountability throughout the organization. Facilitate financial literacy training for Visit Seattle team members Maintainrelationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, vendors, and partners to ensure the organization'sfinancial interestsare well represented and protected. Overseeresourceinvestment strategy and manage organizational funds to ensure financial health and sustainability. Manage banking relationships, ensuring responsible cash management, liquidity, and alignment with Visit Seattle's mission and financial stewardship principles. Lead financial negotiations on behalf of Visit Seattle, including contracts, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives. Champion continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Top Priorities Cultivate strong connections with internalteam members and quickly develop working knowledge of our teamsto ensure a foundation of trust and cooperation across all levels of Visit Seattle. Build andmaintaintrusting relationships with the threekeyBoardsthat provide funding and governance for Visit Seattle: the STIA Advisory Board, the Seattle Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, and the Visit Seattle Board. Qualifications Bachelor'sdegree inaccounting, Finance, or related field;Master’sdegree or CPA is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of finance experience,including 5+years in a leadership role, preferably within a non-profit, tourism, or related sector. Provenability to develop and execute financial strategy and manage financial operations effectively. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Deep understandingof financial regulations and accounting principles. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with a variety of stakeholders. Skilled in presentationsand adept atusingdata visualization and storytelling to support decision-making. Commitment to the mission and values of Visit Seattle and a passion for promoting tourism. This position is located on-site in Seattle, WA.There is a preference fortalent localto the Seattle area as relocationassistanceis limited. What We Offer Visit Seattle offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package,along with apositive, purpose-drivenworkplace culture.Ourculture isguided by ourvalues of Inclusion, Impact, Commitment, and Excellence.We arepassionate aboutchampioning our region as a world-class destination for travel andtourism andpromoting the economic power of travel. Basesalary range:$220,000-$250,pensationdecisions arebased on experience and scope of responsibility. Our Commitment to Equity We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to building a diverse, inclusive, andequitableworkplace. Webelieve that diversity makes us stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to serve our communities. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities.We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, maritalstatusor military service. Visit Seattle strives to create a meaningful interview experience for candidates. If you needaccommodationfor a disability orforany other reason during the hiring process, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-09