Controller
Hybrid Schedule (Portland, OR)
$85,000–$92,000
Temp-to-hire opportunity
We are partnering with a local, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community health and access to care for underserved populations. This organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to building a team that reflects the community it serves.
The Controller will play a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and CFO to develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with GAAP and grant/contract requirements
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership by delivering financial insights, reporting, and recommendations to support decision-making
- Lead the annual audit process, coordinating with external auditors to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Oversee finance committee coordination and serve as a liaison to the Board and Treasurer
- Develop financial dashboards and regularly report performance to executive leadership and the Board
- Monitor cash flow, banking, and investment activity to ensure financial stability
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger accuracy, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and forecasting
- Support budget development and ongoing financial planning in collaboration with the CFO and Finance Manager
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial and operational efficiency
- Supervise, mentor, and develop finance team members, ensuring accountability and high performance
- Manage vendor contracts related to financial and IT services, including grant reporting and invoicing
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support grant applications and diversified funding efforts
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture where employees feel valued and supported
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience (5+ years in progressive nonprofit finance roles)
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant management, and financial compliance
- Proven experience managing and developing teams
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams
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