Finance Director

Scion Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 99,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3% retirement plan match

Paid time off

Job summary

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct the search for a Finance Director for a respected mission-driven nonprofit in Portland, Oregon. This is a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity for an experienced nonprofit finance professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support an impactful organization.

The Finance Director reports to the Executive Director, oversees financial and accounting operations, and will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5–10 years of nonprofit finance/accounting experience with strong hands-on financial management expertise.
• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience leading accounting or finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; MIP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s finance function and supervise the accounting team.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting, payroll oversight, contract invoicing, and other fiscal compliance requirements.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to executive leadership, the Board, and Finance Committee.
• Partner with senior leadership on financial planning, organizational strategy, and long-term financial sustainability.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

MIP

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct the search for a Finance Director on behalf of our client, a respected mission-driven nonprofit organization providing critical services and support to individuals and families in Portland, Oregon. This is a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity for an experienced nonprofit finance professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support an impactful organization.

The Finance Director reports to the Executive Director, serves as a member of the senior leadership team, and oversees the organization’s financial and accounting operations. This individual will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, payroll oversight, contract invoicing, compliance, cash management, and investments while providing financial insight to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the organization’s finance function and supervise the accounting team
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and accounting operations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting, payroll oversight, contract invoicing, and other fiscal compliance requirements
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to executive leadership, the Board, and Finance Committee
• Partner with senior leadership on financial planning, organizational strategy, and long-term financial sustainability

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification, or equivalent education and experience
• 5-10 years of nonprofit finance/accounting experience with strong hands-on financial management expertise
• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience leading accounting or finance teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; MIP experience is a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive annual salary of $99,000–$115,000, depending on experience.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance, an FSA with an annual employer contribution, generous paid time off, a 3% retirement plan match, employee assistance resources, and professional development opportunities.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.