Controller | Direct-Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your financial leadership to a mission-driven organization where your expertise can shape strategy, strengthen operations, and make a lasting impact in the community.

SALARY: $110k+/yr. DOE

LOCATION: Portland, OR

SCHEDULE:  Full-time; Monday-Friday

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Use your financial expertise to strengthen an organization’s financial health and support programs that serve diverse communities.
• Lead & Influence: Play a key leadership role in financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and organizational decision-making while partnering with senior leadership.
• Own the Big Picture: Lead accounting operations, audits, compliance, payroll, financial systems, and internal controls with broad visibility across the organization.
• Build & Improve: Shape financial processes, optimize systems, and bring your expertise to an organization committed to growth, accountability, and community impact.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Financial Management & Reporting - Oversee accurate financial recordkeeping, reporting, cash management, budgeting, cost allocation, and compliance for all activities, assets, and liabilities.
• Accounting Operations & Payroll - Supervise accounting staff and external bookkeeping support; oversee accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, grant financial activities, payroll, retirement plans, HSAs, and related benefits administration.
• Compliance, Audits & Systems - Lead annual audits, grant audits, tax filings, payroll filings, and financial compliance requirements; manage and optimize accounting software, financial systems, and internal controls.
• Strategic Financial Support - Prepare financial reports for leadership, the Board, and funders; collaborate with senior management on the annual budget, financial needs, resource development, and other priorities as assigned by the CEO.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Accounting & Professional Experience - Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting practices, financial management, and accounting systems, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and 7+ years of progressively responsible experience.
• Leadership & Communication - Excellent organizational, management, financial analysis, multitasking, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, leadership, partners, and diverse communities.
• Technology & Cultural Competency - Experience administering accounting and information management systems; fluent in English, with Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, or Vietnamese language skills a plus, and demonstrated commitment to serving diverse communities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the ability to work effectively in a standard office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and occasional movement throughout the workplace. The role may require occasional lifting of light office materials and the ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms.