Finance Director

*This position is open to Oregon and SW Washington candidates only What We Need: 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 manage 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. Who We Are: OPCA is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity, collaboration, and innovation. The HIV/STI program delivers innovative, evidence-based, education and training programs to improve both access to care and quality of life for people who are living with or are at-risk for acquiring HIV. To accomplish our shared goals, we support health centers and key partners by facilitating peer network gatherings, trainings, site visits, learning collaboratives, and data-driven improvement projects. In addition, we work with policymakers and partners to share the impact health centers have in their communities and advance policy to improve patients’ lives and the ability of health centers to serve them. OPCA celebrates both individual contributions and powerful teamwork. We support one another as healthy human beings who balance work with the rest of life. Join our team to advance OPCA’s mission of health access for all, as we lead the community health center movement with passion, vision and courage. Who You Are: An expert in your field with strong financial analytical skills and an excellent attention to detail. Your ability to think strategically and deliver technically allows you to combine an understanding of high level organizational and team goals with an impeccable attention to detail in your daily work. As a collaborative relationship builder, you work closely with your team and other thought partners. What You’ll Bring: Solid working knowledge of GAAP. Experience with MIP Fund Accounting. Experience in budget creation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams, 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. What You’ll Do At OPCA: Accounting Operations 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. Financial Reporting 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. Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyze financial information, identifying trends, variances, and discrepancies, and summarize financial status, providing insights to senior management for strategic decision-making and business growth. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets, and forecasting processes, ensuring financial targets are met. Internal Controls Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks. Audit Support Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors during annual audits and other regulatory examinations, preparing documentation for annual audits. Process Improvement 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 MinimUM Qualifications: 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. PAY Range: $93,000 - $116,000 What Else You Should Know: To view the full job description and to apply, please go here. In order to be considered, you must submit a cover letter: OPCA works a hybrid schedule of two days in our downtown office and three days remote.