VP/Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join a nonprofit organization as a Director of Finance on the east side of Portland, Oregon. This role will guide core accounting and budgeting activities while helping strengthen leadership practices across the finance function. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit finance expertise, clear communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with leaders across a wide range of teams and personalities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization’s budgeting cycle, establishing priorities, timelines, and a clear planning structure for the finance team and departmental stakeholders.

• Oversee month-end close activities to ensure accurate records, timely completion, and reliable financial results.

• Prepare and present financial reports that support leadership decision-making, operational planning, and board-level visibility as needed.

• Develop and maintain cash flow projections to help the organization manage resources effectively and plan with confidence.

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the finance function, offering direction, coaching, and accountability to strengthen team performance.

• Partner with department leaders across the organization to improve communication, align financial planning efforts, and support cross-functional decision-making.

• Apply sound nonprofit accounting practices to maintain compliance, accuracy, and consistency across financial operations.

• Manage finance-related projects by defining objectives, organizing deliverables, and creating practical frameworks that keep work on track.

• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct in a finance leadership or senior accounting environment.
• Strong background in annual budgeting, budget administration, and organization-wide planning processes.
• Proven success overseeing month-end close and producing accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Experience building and monitoring cash flow forecasts for operational and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and financial practices.
• Demonstrated project management ability, including setting priorities, organizing workflows, and driving execution.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work productively across diverse personalities, teams, and organizational cultures.

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