Finance Director

Oregon Primary Care Association•Portland, OR

1d•$93,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) seeks a Finance Director to oversee OPCA’s and its subsidiaries’ complex financial records and reports, playing a critical role in an organization's financial operations and leadership team. The Finance Director manages key accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with regulations, and smooth workflow within the department. The primary responsibilities of the Finance Director include preparing financial reports and overseeing accounting operations which include month-end journal entries, general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, deferred revenue schedules, bank reconciliations, assisting with annual budget preparation and regular monthly monitoring and analysis. OPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, marital status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Successful candidates will commit to a respectful and welcoming workplace.

Requirements

Solid working knowledge of GAAP.
Experience with MIP Fund Accounting.
Experience in budget creation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills
Able to prepare presentations and serve as backup for Finance Senior Director as needed.
Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
Solid ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Superior ability to prioritize assignments, manage several concurrent projects effectively with frequent interruptions under deadlines.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns both internally and with external community partners.
Ability to travel to support training and capacity building assistance in alignment with program deliverables.
Extensive business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area. Requires a master’s degree and/or 10+ years’ experience; five years management responsibility.
Extensive knowledge of the field with advanced leadership skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

Manage and record financial transactions including journal entries and accruals.
Prepare, maintain, and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger account schedules.
Act as liaison with other departments, to provide financial information and support cross-functional collaborations and projects like reorganizations, and implementation of new systems.
Manage the accounting cycle including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions, ensuring efficient and smooth workflow within the department.
Complete month-end financial statements and other reports timely and accurately in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP).
Prepare budget to actual reports.
Provide presentations to Senior Leadership Team and/or serve as back-up for presenting financials to OPCA and Network boards, as needed.
Analyze financial information, identifying trends, variances, and discrepancies, and summarize financial status, providing insights to senior management for strategic decision-making and business growth.
Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets, and forecasting processes, ensuring financial targets are met.
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.
Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors during annual audits and other regulatory examinations, preparing documentation for annual audits.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes and systems.
Implement best practices and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
Review and recommend efficient and accurate accounting system process modifications.
Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
Other Duties As Assigned