Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Innovative Non-Profit Portland OR

Acumen Executive Search is proud to partner with a large Non-Profit organization in finding their next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Our client is a unique non-profit agency with an entrepreneurial ethos that provides services to thousands of Oregonians.

Our Client Values:
Recognize nurture and appreciate their customers staff and volunteers.
Maintain collaborative relationships with service partners.
Deliver safe personalized and accessible service options.
Assure honest reliable and accountable business relationships and practices.

Our client utilizes innovative cost-effective solutions in collaboration with government non-profit and private partners creating over 1800 unique service options annually. Known for being nimble and community-driven the organization is consistently praised for its solution-oriented mindset. This is a unique organization they thrive in providing services in creative and innovative solutions. They are risk takers!

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and oversee the organizations financial operations IT strategy and fiscal compliance. A key member of the Executive Leadership Team and direct report to the CEO the CFO will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to ensure strong financial stewardship effective IT governance and operational excellence across all financial and technical systems.

The CFO will serve as a thought partner to the CEO and Board supervising both the Finance and IT teams developing and managing complex budgets overseeing audits leading technology innovation efforts and aligning financial strategy with the organizations mission and strategic goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven financial executive who thrives in a collaborative innovative and community-focused environment.

If you:

• Are an experienced and proven CFO who can understand and operate in a complex funding environment with strong Business Acumen.
• Ideally have experience in a combination of business non-profit and/or government
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial & innovative environment with a visionary Board and are able to execute on Strategy with high-growth initiatives/scale.
• Are mission-driven with aparticular passion for providing service solutions to disabled elderly and low-income clients.
• Enjoy working with different constituencies local government agencies non-profits and private businesses to provide Best-in-Class solutions to clients.
• Possess Change Management experience working with the CEO as his thought partner.
• Think creatively and innovate with many/different partnerships to continue to drive Services while maintaining a strong mission.
• Have a proven track record of putting successful partnerships together understanding the complexity of collaborating with many stakeholders finding alignment and creating win-win solutions.
• Have worked within an Executive Team framework.
• Are a strong communicator working with a long-standing Board of Directors and highly experienced leadership team yet has high autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Can inspire confidence and energy.

Then this may be the next exciting career-growth opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance on all financial matters including long-range planning budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Develop and monitor agency program grant and contract budgets in alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze financial trends manage risk and prepare financial and statistical reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Team.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial statements and maintain compliance with applicable laws policies and funding requirements.
• Work with other leaders in developing budgets forecasts and reports.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day fiscal operations including accounts payable/receivable payroll (in partnership with HR) and grant billing.
• Supervise and support Finance and IT staff; foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns and annual audits including 403(b) retirement plan audits.
• Maintain best practices in fund accounting fiscal reporting and internal controls.

Technology Oversight

• Lead the organizations technology strategy infrastructure planning and cybersecurity efforts in collaboration with the IT team.
• Ensure that technology platforms support operational efficiency data accuracy and service delivery.

Governance & Compliance

• Partner with the CEO in contract negotiations proposal review and program implementation.
• Staff the Audit/Finance Committee and serve as a fiscal liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure fiscal policies and procedures are current inclusive and compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Lead financial due diligence for new partnerships and service initiatives.

Organizational Culture & Customer Service

• Uphold and promote our clients values of respect inclusion integrity and collaboration.
• Serve as a visible leader across the organization ensuring transparency trust and effective communication.
• Support a customer-focused approach ensuring every partner and client is treated with dignity and care.

Key Competencies

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking Forecasts accurately sees trends and makes data-informed decisions.
• Leadership & Team Development Builds strong teams communicates clearly and mentors others.
• Technology Fluency Brings strong knowledge of modern IT systems cybersecurity and digital transformation practices.
• Communication & Influence Communicates financial matters to diverse stakeholders with clarity and context.
• Non-Profit Financial Acumen Deep knowledge of fund accounting compliance and grant administration.
• Collaboration & Integrity Trusted partner to the CEO team Board and external funders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of senior-level financial leadership experience including managing staff and budgets.
• Strong background in fund and functional accounting grants management and nonprofit fiscal oversight.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining accounting systems financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT operations or supervising technology teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial software (e.g. QuickBooks Abila MIP or equivalent).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with customer service orientation.
• Valid drivers license access to reliable transportation and ability to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with transportation services aging and disability populations or community-based non-profits.
• Knowledge of government funding sources and regulatory requirements.

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