Sr. Manager, Accounting & Finance

Northwest-Energy-Efficiency-Alliance; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium coverage

Health Savings Account

PTO 136 hours

Retirement contribution 6% + 2% match

Hybrid work schedule

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance in Portland, OR seeks a Sr. Manager, Accounting & Finance to lead the accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a nonprofit budget of ~ $50 million.

The role partners with leadership and program teams and requires onsite work at least three days per week, with a hybrid work arrangement. Ideal candidate has 5+ years of management experience in finance, nonprofit accounting, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of management experience in a finance or accounting leadership role.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, budgets, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting audits, grants, and funder reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills for non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, AP, payroll, month-end close, and year-end close.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the Accounting team to improve accountability and collaboration.
• Lead annual budget, multi-year planning, forecasting, and financial analysis for a $50M nonprofit.
• Provide strategic financial insight to executives and program teams with variance and trend analysis.
• Lead Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, reporting initiatives and related systems to improve planning and decision support.
• Maintain and improve financial policies, internal controls, and external reporting practices.
• Support external audits, tax filings, grant/funder reporting, and other compliance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Workday Financials

Adaptive Planning

Job description

The Sr. Manager, Accounting & Finance is a key finance leader responsible for strengthening NEEA’s accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting oversight capabilities. This role partners closely with NEEA leadership, program teams, and business partners to ensure financial resources are aligned with NEEA’s mission to advance energy efficiency across the Northwest.The Sr. Manager, Accounting & Finance will oversee core accounting functions and lead a finance team supporting an annual nonprofit budget of approximately $50 million.This position is based in the Portland, OR metro area, with a hybrid work location. We are looking for candidates who can meet the requirement of working at least 3 days per week onsite at NEEA’s office location. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as NEEA is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US.Salary range: $140,000 - $155,000, exemptSalary is based on the applicants Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.The Typical Day May Include…Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll (in collaboration with HR), month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.Supervise, coach, and develop the Accounting team - fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Lead the finance components of the annual budget, multi-year planning, forecasting, and financial analysis processes for a nonprofit organization with an approximately $50 million budget.Provide strategic financial insight to executive leadership and program teams, including scenario analysis, variance reporting, cost trend analysis, and recommendations to improve financial performance and resource allocation.Build strategic partnerships with leadership team to improve financial literacy, planning discipline, accountability, and decision-making.Lead finance participation in Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, reporting, and related systems initiatives to improve financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision support.Establish team priorities, performance expectations, development plans, and succession strategies for the finance function.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and business partnership.Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting for leadership, funders, the board, and other stakeholders.Maintain and enhance financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting practices to support organizational growth, risk management, and operational effectiveness.Partner with program and business leaders to translate financial data into actionable insights that support planning, decision-making, and mission impact.Support external audits, tax filings, grant or funder reporting, and other compliance requirements in coordination with the Controller and external advisors.Identify, evaluate, and communicate financial risks, opportunities, and emerging trends that may impact organizational performance and sustainability.Recommend mitigation strategies and financial controls to support organizational resilience.Perform other duties which may be necessary or desirable to support the organization’s success.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position manages an Accounting Team consisting of two professionals. The role is accountable for developing team capabilities, ensuring strong internal controls, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting, and promoting a service-oriented finance function that enables informed decision-making across the organization.Your Experience, Education, and Skills:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.5+ years of management experience in a finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or related leadership capacity.Demonstrated ability to manage accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in a complex organization.Experience overseeing accounting operations, including internal controls, audit support, month-end close, and compliance activities.Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management, fund accounting concepts, restricted funding, or comparable mission-driven financial structures.Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals while building effective relationships across departments.Advanced analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion in handling confidential financial and organizational informationPreferred Education, Experience & Abilities:Advanced degree or professional certification, including CMA or MBA.CPA license is strongly preferred.Experience in a nonprofit, public sector, utility, energy efficiency, or mission-driven organization.Experience supporting board-level financial reporting, executive dashboards, and long-range financial planning.Familiarity with enterprise financial systems, budgeting platforms, and reporting automation tools.An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties will also be considered.Highlights of NEEA’s Benefits:90% of medical/dental premiums paid by NEEA, including for dependentsEmployer funded Health Savings Account136 hours of PTO/yearAutomatic 6% retirement contribution with an additional 2% matchingFlexible work environment, including hybrid work location and 9/80 schedule optionsProfessional development opportunitiesAbout NEEAThe Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is an alliance of more than 140 electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency organizations working on behalf of Northwest energy consumers to increase the adoption of energy-efficient products services and practices. Since 1997, the region has achieved more than 959 average megawatts (aMW) of Co-Created electric energy savings – the equivalent of enough energy to power more than 700,000 Northwest homes each year.NEEA welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and fields of expertise, with or without previous experience in the energy industry.Follow this link to our website and learn more about the organization.NEEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer