Interim Senior Accountant — Finance Transformation Lead

RACC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

RACC in Portland, OR seeks an Interim Senior Accountant to support the Interim CFO through a finance transformation initiative. The role focuses on strengthening accounting processes, improving controls, and ensuring accurate financial reporting produced by the outsourced partner.

Unlike a traditional Senior Accountant, this position oversees the monthly close, reviews work by the external team, and coordinates corrections, with potential extension beyond six months if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Fund accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll experience.
• Experience with accounting software; Sage Intacct experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills are necessary including pivot tables and Vlookup.
• Experience with annual audits and month end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close by reviewing outsourced work and ensuring accuracy.
• Identify errors, omissions, or unusual transactions and coordinate corrections with the external accounting team.
• Document accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Support audit preparation and grant reporting.
• Partner with Interim CFO to drive finance transformation and align processes with operations.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

RACC in Portland, OR seeks an Interim Senior Accountant to support the Interim CFO through a finance transformation initiative. The role focuses on strengthening accounting processes, improving controls, and ensuring accurate financial reporting produced by the outsourced partner.

Unlike a traditional Senior Accountant, this position oversees the monthly close, reviews work by the external team, and coordinates corrections, with potential extension beyond six months if needed.