Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR

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Controller – Nonprofit Organization Hybrid (Portland, OR) $110,000 – $120,000/year DOE We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on financial professional who thrives in small to mid-sized environments, enjoys balancing efficiency with compliance, and has strong nonprofit and grant accounting expertise. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate transactions, grant compliance, and data integrity. • Manage annual audits and tax filings (e.g., Form 990) with external auditors. • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of closing packages. • Maintain, enforce, and periodically test financial controls; update processes to balance compliance and efficiency. • Record complex accounting entries, including pledges receivable, PTO, lease and interest adjustments, deferred revenue, and project cost allocations. • Perform account reconciliations (bank, credit card, payroll, loans) and maintain accounting memos for revenue, assets, leases, and software. • Stay current with GAAP, non-profit accounting best practices, and federal grant requirements; advise management on necessary updates. • Support preparation of financial statements, cash flow reports, and budget vs. actual analyses for leadership and Board reporting. • Evaluate software systems and recommend upgrades or improvements. • Foster strong collaboration across teams and handle additional tasks as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • 3-5+ years of related experience in nonprofit and grant accounting. • CPA or CMA required. • Strong knowledge of GAAP and government contracting rules. • NetSuite experience strongly preferred. • Familiarity with PEO payroll systems. • Advanced Excel skills; ability to adapt to changing priorities. Benefits • 5 weeks paid time off + 10+ holidays. • Full health & dental coverage. • 5% employer retirement contribution. • Internet & cell phone reimbursement. • Staff retreats, professional development, and sabbatical eligibility. • Located in Portland, the Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche-based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Manufacturing and Industrial Leadership, Marketing/Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology. We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solutions.*