VP of Corporate Finance and Accounting en Oregon Community Foundation

Oregon Community Foundation

Job Posting: Vice President, Corporate Finance & Accounting 

Job Status: Full Time, Exempt

Hiring Range: $200,000 - $250,000 

Reports to: Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Location: Portland, Oregon

About Us:

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) was founded in 1973 with a big mission: to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCF works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grantmaking, and scholarships. OCF is one of the largest community foundations in the country with nearly $4 billion in assets under management. In 2024, OCF distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships.

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer with six offices throughout Oregon in Baker City, Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland, and Salem.

Come join our team. To learn more, please visit oregoncf.org.

About You:

• Knowledgeable: In-depth understanding of accounting, fund administration, treasury, grants administration, contracting, insurance, and financial policy development 
• Communicative: Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface with senior management, external business partners, and staff.
• Relational and Collaborative: Excellent financial leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across organization and functional teams that represent a rich diverse mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Critical Thinker: Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to be an effective tactical and strategic thinker.

• Organized: Excellent attention to detail, risk management, quality control, deadlines, reconciliation, and compliance issues.
• Culturally Agile: Experience and commitment to successfully developing, managing, and mentoring a diverse team of financial professional for the long-term benefit of the foundation.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

The Vice President of Corporate Finance & Accounting (VPFA) is responsible for leading the finance teams responsible for the accounting, fund administration, treasury, grants administration, contracting, insurance, and financial policy development and oversight functions of the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). In collaboration with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) and OCF’s team of financial directors, the VPFA will help manage and steward over $4 billion of charitable capital. This role demands an individual who has experience in complex environments with the ability to manage the risks associated with a growing financial services organization, build strategic partnerships, and wisely steward and protect the assets of the foundation. The VPFA will report directly to the CFOO.

The VPFA will supervise the Directors overseeing the finance, accounting, fund administration and grants administration teams and support them in successfully managing the primary finance and accounting functions of the organization. This role will not oversee the investment operations of the foundation, but they will collaborate with the investments team and play a key role in managing external banking, audit, tax, and consulting relationships, and work closely with the CFOO and on complex projects requiring deep financial expertise and the ability to assess and analyze optimal financial strategies to support OCF’s work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Financial Oversight Percentage of Time: 40%

• Lead the organization’s finance and accounting activities with a continuous improvement approach to increasing efficiencies, optimizing financial processes, mitigating risk, and ensuring scalability of financial functions as the organization continues to grow.
• Using OCF’s new enterprise system, develop/refine, implement, and manage financial reporting and forecasting systems and formats to capture the critical elements of the business segments, along with key financial metrics and dashboards necessary for successful management.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, cash flow forecasting and coordination of audit and tax activities in collaboration with the CFOO and Controller and other departmental leads.
• Develop and review financial policies and procedures related to the financial operations of the foundation.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements, registrations, and tax filings. Interface with bank and outside accounting partners to optimize relationships and improve business conditions.
• Provide leadership in coordination and optimization of treasury management across all entities. Provide review and approval of key transactions to ensure appropriate levels of internal control.
• Lead risk management efforts including internal controls, procedures and systems, and review of transactional financial platforms and portals to ensure protection of foundation assets.
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures for purchasing and contract management, risk management, treasury functions, liability insurance and account signature authority.
• Lead financial system implementation processes and oversee ongoing improvements to workflows, processes, and internal controls to support OCF’s financial transactions effectively and efficiently.

B. Budget Development & Management Percentage of Time: 20%

• Develop and oversee annual operational and program budgets in collaboration with the CFOO and department leaders.
• Monitor ongoing spending, analyze financial data, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and budgetary approvals.
• Ensure organizational resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve strategic goals.

C. Presentation & Meeting Facilitation Percentage of Time: 15%

• Develop materials and tools that assist decision making in a timely and accurate manner.
• Facilitate financial meetings with varying audiences to bring clarity to financial matters and inform stakeholders as to performance toward objectives.
• Create an environment that fosters open communication and collaboration while staying focused on achieving effective delivery of financial information.

D. Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Percentage of Time: 10%

• Facilitate and oversee the planning and execution of strategic financial projects that align with the company's long-term vision and strategic goals.
• This includes planning, executing, and monitoring financial initiatives, as well as collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing outcomes, and making recommendations that are in alignment with OCF’s strategic objectives.

E. Supervisory Responsibilities Percentage of Time: 15%

• Empower, manage, mentor, and coach direct reports and support them in the development of their teams for the long-term financial stability of the foundation.

Qualifications: 

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, MBA or MT preferred.
• CPA license required, inactive status acceptable.
• Familiarity with nonprofit finance and accounting regulations preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role, ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience gained in a complex organization.
• Minimum of 8 years’ supervisory experience required.
• Selected candidate will undergo a financial, education and background check.  

Working Conditions and Safety:

• Comfortable office environment.
• Physical effort includes use of keyboard/monitor and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. 
• Report all injuries, illnesses, or accidents to your supervisor as soon as possible and within 24 hours. 
• Travel and meet with individuals and groups across the state as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hiring Range: $200,000 - $250,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Salary offers are intended to be competitive with the market and reflect the candidate’s background and experience in similar roles. 
• This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k (10%), disability and life insurance, employee assistance plan, volunteer leave, and professional development opportunities.