Finance Director

One of Central Oregon’s most dynamic non-profit organizations is seeking an experienced Finance Director with motivation, professionalism, talent, and a passion for using fiscal stewardship to help us meet our mission!

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director is a member of the Staff Leadership Team and supervises 2.0 FTE positions (Finance Specialist, Accounting Coordinator). Our finance department prides itself on protecting the investment our community has made in our non-profit mission through accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail. The organization receives significant state and federal support, along with fee-for-service contracts and private philanthropic fundraising and grants.

Where You Get to Live!

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What You Get to Do!

The Finance Director directs the management and performance of the organization’s fiscal and administrative functions in accordance with standards including accounting, budgeting, fiscal planning, procurement, contract review and management, , and legal compliance. The Finance Director collaborates closely with the Executive, Deputy, and Development Directors, and aides all managers and directors in all fiscal and administrative functions, providing high-quality service to ensure that fiscal functions support overall organizational and program objectives and development of new projects. This position supervises, manages, and directs the activities of the fiscal team.

• Develop, supervise, and monitor fiscal systems, including A/R, A/P, Payroll, and related record-keeping, grants, financial management, and cost allocation.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations (GAAP, FASB, and OMB), as well as funding source requirements, developing departmental and organizational plans, policies and procedures that affect budget, accounting, finance, and ensure the legal, financial and administrative compliance with funding source agency requirements. Investigate and resolve matters of financial significance related to grants and contracts.
• Complete fiscal planning, budgeting, and modifications. Develop annual budget for organization in conjunction with Executive Director, department directors and Finance Specialist. Monitor and report to department directors and managers on budget versus actual of financial and program activities, developing appropriate management reports.
• Prepare Board of Directors fiscal reports and annual Single Audit information as requested by auditor.
• Ensure compliance monitoring, insurance coverage, risk management, and procurement, in conjunction with Deputy Director. Assure procurements meet federal, state, and local requirements. Review appropriate purchasing documents in any large procurement.

What You Will Bring:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or directly related equivalent additional experience) is required, preferably in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• 5 or more years of demonstrated work experience in finance, accounting, human resources, business, and/or office administration.
• At least 1 of those years should be in a Finance role with management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Public sector or non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to gather user requirements, develop solutions, and implement plans.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the public and/or non-profit sector, including advanced project cost accounting and indirect cost allocation plans.
• Proficient with common accounting and computer software (QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel) and office/IT technology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced often-changing environment, and focus their attention on detail, accuracy, and prioritized completion of tasks.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability are required.
• A positive attitude, collaborative approach, and good sense of humor is appreciated.
• Passion for the work you do and the people you do it with!