Director of Finance

Director of Finance and Operations

Location: SW Portland - Onsite

About the Role

This position serves as the senior financial executive responsible for overseeing financial operations, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and business administration for a non-profit organization located in Portland, Oregon. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance and Operations provides strategic leadership over the finance department, supervises accounting personnel, and collaborates with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to guide organizational strategy.

Operating from the central office, this full-time exempt seat (defined as 32 hours per week) balances day-to-day GAAP accounting, grant compliance, single audit administration, and financial forecasting with operational oversight covering contracts, facilities, insurance, and administrative IT functions.

Key Responsibilities

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• Financial Oversight & Internal Controls: Manage day-to-day financial operations, safeguard organizational assets, maintain balance sheet account reconciliations, enforce expenditure authorization protocols, and review journal entries.

  
  
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• Financial Reporting & Strategy: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements; lead the annual organization-wide budget development process; manage cash flow forecasting and investment accounts; and direct restricted/unrestricted fund tracking.

  
  
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• Audits, Grants & Compliance: Lead all financial audit processes, including the OMB Single Audit (A-133) and funder-specific compliance reviews; oversee state and federal tax-exemption filings, business registrations, and grant cost allocations.

  
  
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• Departmental Leadership & Board Support: Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to finance team members; serve as primary staff support for the Board of Directors' Finance and Endowment Committees.

  
  
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• Business & Administrative Operations: Review organizational contracts, MOUs, and vendor agreements; manage organizational insurance and risk mitigation policies; oversee facilities, building maintenance, security, and administrative technology in collaboration with central leadership.

  
  
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• Payroll & Benefits Legal Compliance: Ensure legal compliance and accuracy across payroll and benefits administration, including timely state and federal tax filings.

  
  
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Requirements

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• At least 5 years of professional experience managing non-profit finances, including government grant accounting and compliance.

  
  
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• Minimum of 2 years in a non-profit financial leadership role with strong working knowledge of 501(c)(3) accounting, GAAP standards, and OMB Single Audit (A-133) requirements.

  
  
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• Demonstrated track record of effective team leadership, direct supervision, and mentoring of accounting staff.

  
  
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• Hands-on expertise using MIP (or similar non-profit fund accounting software) and Microsoft Office 365.

  
  
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• Proven experience developing, negotiating, and tracking service delivery contracts, federal/state grants, and restricted donor funds.

  
  
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• Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and workflow system design.

  
  
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• Ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial programmatic and development colleagues.

  
  
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

  
  
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).

  
  
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Annual Base Salary Range: $91,000 – $96,000 per year

  
  
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• Work Schedule: Full-time exempt (32 hours/week)

  
  
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• Healthcare & Wellness: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance (eligible at 18+ hours/week), Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  
  
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• Insurance & Retirement: Life and disability insurance (eligible at 20+ hours/week); 401(k) retirement savings plan

  
  
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• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, paid company holidays, and ongoing professional development training

  
  
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