Controller - Pacific Northwest - Full-Time or Part-Time

Overview

This role involves serving as an outsourced Controller/CFO for nonprofit organizations. The position supports clients across the Pacific Northwest, including all of Oregon and Washington, with the highest concentration of work tied to the Portland Metro Area, Seattle Metro Area, and Puget Sound Region.

The employer offers a hybrid work environment and a flexible work schedule, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple nonprofit clients
• Transform nonprofit client financial departments to help them meet their mission
• Provide financial reporting for management and Board decision-making, including presentations
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance policies and procedures to support client strategy and best practices
• Manage transactional accounting activities, including:
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing)
  • Payroll
  • General accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and maintaining workpapers
• Perform analysis and data visualization, including budgeting and forecasting
• Support grant management, allocations, and funder reporting
• Prepare for and manage annual audits
• Provide client and staff training opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required; recent nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
• Passion for supporting nonprofit organizations and their missions
• Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and compliance
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor—proactively identify issues and recommend solutions
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills, including confidence to lead conversations and influence outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple clients, work independently, and thrive in a hybrid environment
• Demonstrated strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with multiple general ledger systems, particularly QuickBooks, and electronic bill payment platforms
• Public accounting experience and/or consulting experience preferred
• CPA certification is a plus
• Bilingual-English/Spanish a plus
• Employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience and/or consulting experience
• CPA certification
• Bilingual-English/Spanish

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting annual base salary: $100,000 to $135,000 based on a 35-hour work week for this non-exempt position
• Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and eligibility for various bonuses
• Professional development reimbursement and technology stipend provided on an annual basis

Full-time benefits (for full-time positions)

• 4 weeks paid time off, generally consisting of 100 hours paid vacation to start with eligibility for additional vacation based on tenure and a minimum 40 hours sick time, subject to applicable state law
• 9 paid holidays
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplementary benefit options
• Very generous employer contributions to medical insurance premiums

Part-time benefits (for part-time positions)

• Pro-rated vacation and sick time based on hours worked
• Eligibility for supplementary benefit options

Additional benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursement
• Company provided laptop and technology stipend
• Hybrid work environment
• Work-life balance; full and part-time positions available
• Standard 35-hour full-time work week, with eligibility for paid overtime for non-exempt employees

Location

Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington). Highest concentration of staff and clients in the Portland Metro Area, Seattle Metro Area, and Puget Sound Region.