Controller

Title: Controller
Location: Riverhouse - 211 SE Caruthers St. Portland, OR 97212
Schedule: This is an in person position, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Wage Range: $95K - $120K, Exempt, Salary

If you are a motivated and dedicated Controller looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Controller is responsible for the maintenance of effective fiscal management systems and policies including fiscal processing, general ledger accounting, financial statement design and preparation, and following legal and regulatory requirements.

What you will do:

Assist with the design and implementation of accounting systems in compliance with GAAP and appropriate government and accounting requirements, including the general ledger and all appropriate subsidiary ledgers and journals.
Supervision of accounting staff to assure timely and accurate completion, confidentiality and compliance with regulatory, tax, and deposit requirements.
Implements and monitors financial systems and internal accounting controls for the agency.
Design, preparation, and analysis of monthly agency financial statements, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
Facilitate audit processes, statistical and financial analysis, and ensure compliance with fiscal policies and procedures.
Responsible for compliance and reporting requirements and federal property management.
Cash management and tracking of multiple accounts.
Attends finance, budget, grant and related meetings as needed or assigned by the Sr. Director of Accounting.
Works together with the CFO, Senior Director of Accounting, Grant Finance Director, Director of FP&A and Procurement, and the Revenue Cycle Director to provide financial and budgetary information to assist Senior Leadership in making sound, timely decisions.
Backs up Senior Director of Accounting as needed.

We would like to hear from people that have:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years experience as a manager of fiscal operations.
CPA certificate required.
5 years supervisory experience.
Prior experience with a large nonprofit and administering federal grants a plus.
Knowledge of fiscal and business management with demonstrated competence in supervision, data collection and producing timely financial statements.
Must have working knowledge of GAAP principles, audit process, federal cost principles, grant funding accounting, compliance and property management requirements.
Proficiency w/MS Office and accounting software (Financial Edge experience a plus).
Exceptional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, consultation and mediation skills, organizational skills, high accuracy, flexibility, ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Enjoys and gains energy from managing/juggling multiple urgent tasks and items.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Collaborate with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.
Ability to pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Ability to pass criminal background and DMV checks.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Financial Edge experience
Medical and Mental Health Revenue Cycle accounting experience
Federally Qualified Health Care Center experience
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community

Whats in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: : New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

• To Quick Apply, go to Careers NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
• Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), thats all!
• Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.