Status: Full-Time, Employee
Job Function: Finance and Accounting, and IT
Relevant Work Experience: 15+ years of experience
Reporting: CEO Bluetooth SIG
Career Level: Experienced
Office Location: Kirkland, Washington
Workplace Type: Hybrid (3-4 days in office)
Salary Range: $308,000 - $377,000 annually
Benefits
- Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and Eligible Dependents
- Qualified High Deductible Health Plan/Health Savings Account/FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- AFLAC
- Long-Term Care Reimbursement
- WPFLM Reimbursement
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Employer paid Life and AD&D
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching and No Vesting Period
- Net-Employer 401(k) Contribution
- Bi-annual Bonus Program
- Minimum 15 Vacation Days Per Year
- 12 Company Holidays
- Personal Volunteer Time
- 10 Days of Maternity/Paternity Leave
- 7 Sick Days Per Year
The Role
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) you will be responsible for finance and accounting, and IT. As the CFO, you will be an essential member of Bluetooth SIG’s executive leadership team, working closely with the CEO to perform effective risk management, long-term strategic planning including the organization’s financial strategy, as well as the company’s IT mission, priorities, and plans.
You will be:
- Leading a team of more than 20 permanent resources between finance, accounting, and IT.
- A key leader in the organization who interacts with the Board of Directors, our Customers (the Members of Bluetooth SIG), and Staff
- A spokesperson for the Bluetooth SIG
- At times an individual contributor
The CFO will report to the CEO of the Bluetooth SIG.
Roles and Responsibilities
Accounting and Finance
- Lead and oversee all aspects of Finance functions including Planning & Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, and Accounting.
- Work cross-team to create the overall annual budget and supervise variances.
- Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to BOD, CEO, and department leaders.
- Develop presentations and analytical materials to be presented to executive management and BOD.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures based on established Financial Approval Policy.
- Develop a proficiency in and a business understanding of all of the financial systems and data sources and an understanding and working knowledge of financial processes, accounting principles and internal controls.
- Responsible for all tax-related matters.
- Responsible for internal audits.
- Support collaboration between Accounting and Human Resources.
- Lead the annual strategic planning process.
IT
- Provide oversight to the IT team, including ensuring the build of a well-defined and documented strategic IT vision and plan for the SIG.
- Ensure there is a consistent methodology for considering the IT aspects of business strategy and for including capital and operational IT costs in business initiative budgets.
- Ensure that infrastructure is cost-effective, flexible, and scalable.
- Ensure that capital and operational budgets for technology are in place along with exception reporting to executive leadership.
- Ensure that IT performance metrics are aligned with the technology strategy.
- Ensure that IT internal controls and audit processes are defined and working properly.
- Ensure that security and disaster recovery plans and procedures are complete and thoroughly tested.
- Continually evaluate the potential effectiveness of more automation and AI integration.
- Oversee implementation of a technology governance process with executive and stakeholder membership and buy-in.
Legal
- Manage and review contracts for the business and other Bluetooth SIG departments.
- Responsible for office leases and commercial insurances for the company.
Team and Individual Management
- Own growth and evolution of the IT team by instilling accountability (personal and team), providing strong leadership and quality execution.
- Effective management of the accounting and IT team as well as individual members [ recruiting, retention, setting expectations, goals, performance, development & training, empathy, mentoring, and motivation]
- Communicate the “big picture” and how it relates to the team and individuals on the team.
- Identify and prioritize any insights that may impact our organization or team goals.
Leadership
- Serve as a point of escalation for projects that need executive intervention or support.
- Raise issues and drive resolution on topics, popular or unpopular, in the best interests of the company.
- Actively anticipates, identifies, and manages risks within the position scope and at the company.
- An exemplary team leader, knowledgeable in how to get the best out of people.
- Contribution to and implementation of overall vision, strategy, plan, and budget.
- Present and serve as a SME in revenue and accounting management to the Board of Directors, attend Board of Director’s face to face meetings and calls as needed.
- Collaborate, listen to, and support fellow executive team members (feedback, advice, active participation).
- Commitment to leading by example (accountability, values, company policies, and procedures).
- Acting where needed as an individual contributor, filling gaps (such as when staff are absent or unavailable), and generating reports and presentations.
Skills and Requirements
- Active CPA in Washington state is required
- 15+ years managing program operations
- 15+ years of people management experience
- International business experience
- Ideally have experience leading an IT organization
- Able to travel 10% (domestic and international)
- Experience working with a Board of Directors
- Expertise in consensus and relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
- An approachable personality with a strong appreciation for people at all levels in the organization
- Thorough understanding of project and product management skills, processes, and best practices
- High level of computer competency; specific experience using Excel
- Superior organizational and analytical skills
- Adept at synthesizing large amounts of information and providing concise messaging.
- Superior strategic and critical thinking (to identify problem situations and solutions)
- Exceptional knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.
- Passion for & commitment to getting the work done.
- Excellent planning skills
- Experienced in QuickBooks, Navan, ADP-Workforce Now, and Bill.com or relatable systems
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 programs
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, meeting facilitation, and presentation) skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders (domestic and international)
Who We Are
At the Bluetooth Special Interest Group ('the SIG'), we envision a world where everything and everyone that wants to connect should be able to do so in a simple, secure, and wireless way. We advance the awareness and understanding of Bluetooth technology worldwide, oversee the development of new generations of Bluetooth technology, and provide the processes and tools for developers to build, test, qualify, and brand their Bluetooth products.
Our collaborative, fast-paced company culture and critical role in creating a more connected world with Bluetooth products will put you at the forefront of technology innovation. At the SIG, collaboration, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and creativity are at the core of who we are and are displayed on a daily basis. We use our values to cultivate relationships with our members, business partners, and our organization. When joining the Bluetooth SIG, you share and display these values at the highest level. Not only do we care about getting work done and how we work together, but we also care about YOU – by providing learning and development opportunities, social events, a safety program, a wellbeing program, free snacks and drinks, and cool company swag.
