VP/Director of Finance

Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to provide strategic oversight across core public sector accounting and fiscal operations in Hillsboro, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position will guide key financial functions, strengthen compliance practices, and support leadership with clear reporting and operational direction. The role is well suited for someone with deep knowledge of governmental accounting, grants oversight, and month-end processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a leadership team, while supporting the hiring process for vacant positions.

• Partner with management team to design, refine, and enforce consistent month-end closing procedures and organization-wide deadlines.

• Perform quarterly investment analysis and present findings and recommendations to organizational leadership.

• Evaluate year-end fixed asset close activities, improve departmental guidance, and establish a quarterly reconciliation approach for asset accounting records.

• Support financial governance by reinforcing internal controls, strengthening reporting accuracy, and promoting compliance with governmental accounting standards.

• Contribute to budgeting, cash flow planning, and broader finance initiatives that support sound fiscal decision-making.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in senior-level finance leadership within government, public sector, or similarly regulated environments.

• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and GASB standards.

• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close activities, annual budget processes, and cash flow forecasting.

• Familiarity with grants administration, federal reporting expectations, and subrecipient monitoring practices.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate financial guidance clearly, and drive accountability across departments.

• Proficiency in developing structured financial procedures and improving consistency in complex accounting operations.

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