Director of Corporate Investment Operations

Job Posting: Director of Corporate Investment Operations

Location: Portland, Oregon

Hiring Range: $150,000 - $180,000 annually

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Application Deadline: 5/9/2025

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 five offices throughout Oregon in 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, investments, capital markets, and liquidity management.
• Communicative: Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills including creating and delivering presentations and reporting tailored to senior management and external finance and board committees. Experience speaking publicly about investments in a variety of settings.
• Collaborative: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizations and functional teams that represent a rich diverse mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Critical Thinker: Excellent analytical skills, ability to think critically, and apply sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

The Director of Corporate Investment Operations (Director), in collaboration with the CFOO, develops, implements, and manages strategic plans and program direction related to the foundation’s endowment and impact investing funds. As a member of a team stewarding nearly $4 billion of charitable capital, the Director will lead analysis, reporting, operations, and communications related to Oregon Community Foundation’s core investment portfolios, agency funds, externally managed funds, and impact investing portfolios. The Director will report to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer and oversee the team responsible for investment coordination, administration, compliance, and investment related accounting and treasury functions. This role demands an individual who has experience in complex financial environments with the ability to manage growing investment programs, build strategic partnerships, and wisely steward and protect the assets of the foundation.

The Director will supervise the Corporate Investment Accountant and the Senior Program Officer of OCF’s Endowment Partner Program, comprised of a portfolio of 450 agency funds. They will also work closely with the Controller, Finance staff, and impact investing Program Officers to ensure efficient administration of the foundation’s investment assets.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Ten or more years’ experience in finance, treasury and/or institutional investment management.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA, MS in related field, and / or certification (CPA/CFA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience required.

Travel (5%):

• Travel may be required to meetings within the state of Oregon, sometimes requiring overnight stay. Attendance at out-of-state conferences and industry meetings may require overnight stays.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hiring Range: $150,000 - $180,000 annually, 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.

Encouragement to Apply:

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications and apply.

How to Apply:

OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit a cover letter and resume online at oregoncf.org/about/careers.

For the full job description, please visit: Director of Corporate Investment Operations - Job Description