About Seattle Foundation

With a vision of a joyful region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, Seattle Foundation works to support and sustain the ecosystem of community organizations who are most proximate to the issues we are trying to change. Through our work as a philanthropic advisor, grant maker, and convener, we invest in community-led solutions and ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

The Opportunity

Seattle Foundation is seeking a Senior Account Manager to serve as the main point of contact to provide essential support to fiscally sponsored partners, supported projects and special funds of the Foundation. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Account Manager will build upon an existing infrastructure, oversee the integration of systems and bring rigor, consistency and workflow improvements to the program to ensure Seattle Foundation is providing best in class service to supported organizations. They will be responsible for facilitating and organizing a range of services, depending on the organization and their specific needs. Services can include back-end administration such as HR, IT, accounting, accounts payable, compliance, grants management, board governance, support with 990 filing and office co-location, among other services. Over time the Senior Account Manager will map out additional resources required to grow and scale the fiscal sponsorship and other programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partner Relationship Management, Project Management and Support
2. Contract Oversight, Governance, & Compliance
3. Financial & Grant Compliance
4. Internal Collaboration
5. Risk Management & Policy Development

Qualifications

1. 5+ years of demonstrated success in philanthropy, nonprofit, fiscal sponsorship management, or similar experience.
2. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse internal and external partners, including multi-stakeholder environments.
3. Self-motivated and capable of working independently while thriving in collaborative team environments.
4. Experience in compliance monitoring, reporting requirements and managing donor contracts, including at an international level.
5. Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and fund accounting.
6. Demonstrated expertise in managing projects with multiple partners, strict funding criteria, and on-the-ground outcomes.
7. Ability to manage a complex workload with competing demands, maintaining high levels of organization and prioritization.
8. Demonstrated ability to provide education, guidance, and support to supporting organizations on topics including contract adherence, bylaw and tax-exempt status requirements, and complex governing structure.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and assertively across diverse cultures and audiences.
10. Capacity to translate complex technical issues into accessible language for non-technical colleagues.
11. High proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, particularly advanced Excel skills, alongside familiarity with database and accounting-based IT systems.
12. Strong influencing and negotiation skills to guide decision-making processes.
13. Superior writing, reporting, and editing abilities, ensuring the presentation of information in a clear and coherent manner.
14. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a dedication to continuous improvement.

Compensation

The salary range for the position is $99,000-$110,000.

To Be Considered

Please submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the position and fit for the role via the “Become a Candidate” button at the bottom of this page. Letters may be addressed to Karen Rea. 

Applicants applying by Friday, September 19, will be given priority consideration, with the position open until filled.