Finance Director- Nonprofit

Finance Director- Nonprofit

Date Posted August 11, 2026 Job ID 15249 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Finance Director - Nonprofit for a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Portland, Oregon. This is a full-time, direct-hire, onsite opportunity with the opportunity to serve as the organization's senior financial leader and strategic partner to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board Finance Committee.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Finance Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization's finance function, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, audits, internal controls, grants, and long-term financial planning. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will translate complex financial information into actionable insights and partner closely with executive leadership and the Board Finance Committee to support organizational sustainability, effective decision-making, and mission impact.

The ideal candidate brings significant nonprofit financial leadership experience, strong knowledge of 501(c)(3) accounting and GAAP, and demonstrated success leading strategic financial planning and presenting financial information to executive and Board-level stakeholders.

PERKS

• Competitive salary of $122,000-$138,000 annually

• Comprehensive benefits, including employer-paid life and disability insurance and retirement match

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• Free onsite parking

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the organization's overall financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning.

• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting requirements, internal controls, and organizational policies.

• Lead annual budget development, financial forecasting, audit preparation, Single Audit (A-133) reporting, and grant-related financial management.

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and Executive Team, providing analysis, recommendations, and data-driven insights to support organizational decision-making.

• Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, risks, and strategic recommendations to the Board Finance Committee and other key stakeholders.

• Strengthen financial systems, policies, controls, and processes while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support long-term financial sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.

• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, including significant senior-level financial responsibility.

• Minimum 2 years of nonprofit leadership experience with strong knowledge of 501(c)(3) accounting, GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial management.

• Demonstrated experience leading strategic financial planning and presenting financial information to executive leadership and Board/Finance Committee stakeholders.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience utilizing general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting systems; Single Audit (A-133) reporting experience strongly desired.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This is a full-time, exempt, direct-hire position offering an annual salary of $122,000-$138,000, depending on experience. The position is onsite in Southeast Portland, Oregon, with free parking provided. Standard business hours apply, with occasional evening Board and Finance Committee meetings.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.