Controller & Finance Leader - Mission-Driven Growth

Acumen Executive Search; Gresham (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% employer-paid medical premiums

4 weeks of vacation

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid work opportunities

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Tuition assistance and professional开发

Life and disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Job summary

OHDC is seeking a Controller / Sr. Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal processes, and mentor staff in a mission-driven nonprofit serving farmworker communities in Oregon.

The role partners with leadership to improve financial reporting and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate has nonprofit accounting expertise, grant management experience, and a track record of building and developing teams within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience leading or supervising accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with grant accounting and fund accounting.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting systems; familiarity with MIP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and timeliness.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, payroll, AP/AR, and cash management.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Assist with annual audits and Single Audit preparations.
• Manage grant and fund accounting for federal, state, local, and private sources.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff; build bench strength.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

MIP

Job description

OHDC is seeking a Controller / Sr. Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal processes, and mentor staff in a mission-driven nonprofit serving farmworker communities in Oregon.

The role partners with leadership to improve financial reporting and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate has nonprofit accounting expertise, grant management experience, and a track record of building and developing teams within a growing organization.