FP&A Director

LIFELONG HEALTH FOR ALL • Seattle, WA

1d • $90,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifelong is a community health organization on a mission to make health and food accessible. We remove barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone. We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources. Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on FP&A Director to lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and performance analysis across the organization. This is a player-coach role requiring meaningful ownership of detailed financial modeling and grant/contract-level forecasting. The Director will personally build, maintain, and refine projections—particularly in the near term—while developing a scalable FP&A function. Success in this role requires comfort working deeply in the details, independently researching variances, updating assumptions, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial outputs before delegating to a growing team. This regular, full-time, exempt, non-union role is based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, with onsite presence required at least three days per week (Tuesday – Thursday).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience; consumer products industry experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience in budgeting at an organization-wide level
• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports and high-performance teams
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, including detailed and grant/contract-level forecasting
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze variances, troubleshoot models, and operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented environmen

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting Lead monthly, quarterly, and long-range forecasting processes, including detailed grant/contract-level projections
• Track assumption changes and proactively update forecasts based on operational developments
• Conduct rigorous variance analysis to identify root causes and refine projections
• Ensure forecasting models are structured, transparent, and scalable
• Build financial models for new initiatives, including pay-for-service and retail programs, to guide planning and investment decisions
• Financial Reporting & Analysis Own monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including executive and board materials
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights on performance, risks, and opportunities
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data and assumptions
• Develop and refine financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Lead ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support strategic initiatives, operational decisions, and executive requests
• Budgeting & Operational Financial Oversight Develop and manage detailed budgets at both the agency and individual grant/contract level
• Monitor performance against grant/contract-level projections and adjust as needed
• Build disciplined processes for change tracking, documentation, and version control
• In the long term, lead the agency-wide annual budgeting process end-to-end
• Team Leadership Operate initially as a hands-on leader while expanding the FP&A function
• Hire, mentor, and develop analysts as the team grows
• Ensure team output reflects strong technical accuracy and model integrity
• Establish scalable processes to support long-term growth
• Other Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous vacation (3 weeks your first year), sick leave, and 2 personal days a year
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance options
• Long term disability
• Mass transit subsidy
• 15 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level