Director of Finance

KNKX Public Media

Position Title: Director of Finance

Department: Administration Department

Reports To: Director of Administration

Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000

About us:

At KNKX we work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our listeners, and help build trust in public media.

KNKX is a Puget Sound area public media company, dedicated to bringing jazz, blues, regional news, and NPR programs to the Northwest and beyond. As an independent station, KNKX employees are energized in their mission to provide the very best service to an audience of nearly a million on-air and online, to engage with the community by presenting music and stories that bring joy, meaning and understanding into people’s lives. KNKX offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including Medical, dental, voluntary vision/life insurance, 401K, flexible spending account, employee assistance programs, and generous vacation and paid holidays. Note: benefit eligibility is based on tenure, full- or part-time status.

KNKX is committed to looking and sounding more like the dynamic and diverse region that we call home. Learn more in our diversity statement.

Who we are looking for:

KNKX is seeking a Director of Finance who will lead the financial operations for KNKX, ensuring fiscal responsibility, strategic budget planning, and compliance with public and private funding sources. This position plays a key role in financial reporting, long-term planning, and resource management, providing leadership to ensure the sustainability of our mission to deliver jazz, blues and news that inspires, enlightens and connects our community.

This is a Monday-Friday position based either out of our Seattle or our Tacoma offices, with routine travel to both locations. The position reports to the Director of Administration, and directly supervises one other finance team member. Apply today by clicking on the link below!

Some of what you will be doing:

• Develop and manage the station’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior management and departmental heads.
• Oversee financial forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning to ensure stability and growth.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, grant requirements, and audit standards, including those related to government, foundation, and individual donor funding.
• Monitor and manage accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, grants, and endowment funds.
• Lead the finance team, providing mentoring, support, and direction for staff in accounting and budgeting functions.
• Partner with the Development team to create financial reports and budgets for grant applications and ensure proper allocation of funds.
• Evaluate and improve internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Direct contact between the staff and 401K retirement vendor and record keeper.
• Manage the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) grant process and reporting.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director of Administration & Operations, the President & General Manager and the Senior Leadership Team, providing financial analysis and recommendations on key business decisions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, investment managers, and other financial partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in financial management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the non-profit or public broadcasting sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with managing grant compliance and reporting, particularly for federal or public grants.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information for non-financial audiences.
• Proven track record of leadership, including mentoring and team management.
• High degree of integrity and commitment to the mission of public broadcasting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the non-profit or media/broadcasting industry.
• Familiarity with financial management software, including QuickBooks, Blackbaud, and similar platforms.
• Experience with public funding compliance (CPB, federal grants, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Full-time position, primarily in an office environment with occasional remote work options.
• Occasional travel may be required for conferences, audits, or financial reviews.

Additional Conditions of employment:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.

We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public in the Puget Sound region.

For inquiries about this position, contact HR Director at gholland@knkx.org

KNKX’s Vision is to grow our audience and become a more inclusive

organization that brings joy, meaning and understanding into people’s lives

KNKX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, veterans or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at hr@knkx.org. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor it.

The hiring manager has the right to close this recruitment at any time therefore it would be in your best interest to apply early. Applicants will be reviewed weekly.