Director of Finance

Portland, OR 97232

• Salary Range: $92,978.00 - $137,372.00 Salary/year
• Position Type: Full Time
• Category: Leadership

About RISE Partnership

At RISE Partnership, we partner with unions, responsible employers, and public agencies to support caregivers and public service workers. We give workers the resources they need to make the most of their union-negotiated training and benefits.

Our work is grounded in our core values: respect, integrity, service, and equity. These values guide how we deliver workforce solutions, like training, benefits navigation, job matching, and career development. We address the unique challenges Oregon workers face to ensure all workers have access to services and support that help them grow, thrive, and feel confident in their work and communities.

About This Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Finance works primarily on the Shared Services team within the Finance department, who help enable efficient resource management, promote cross-departmental collaboration, and support our worker-facing staff so they can focus on delivering high-impact programs.

The Director of Finance is responsible for RISE’s organizational financial operations, developing processes and infrastructure, day-to-day financial management, and budget reporting, forecasting, and analysis. This financial portfolio includes six trusts and one non-profit organization.

While each RISE employee is assigned to a specific team, we operate within a collaborative shared services model that encourages cross-departmental support. Some employees contribute to multiple teams, allowing us to leverage resources more efficiently. This structure enables our staff to focus on delivering high-impact programs that advance our mission, ensuring every resource is used strategically to drive meaningful change.

Essential Functions

Financial Leadership:

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the accounting department, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll;
• Managing vendors –TPA, audit, investment firm, banking
• Prepares, reviews, and presents monthly financial statements to the Executive Leadership Team in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Reviews and analyzes financial statements and provides strategic insights and recommendations to Trust Program Directors;
• Supports Program Directors and organizational departments in preparing annual budgets that align with and advance overall organizational priorities and values;
• Manages cash flow including providing timely cash flow forecasts to Executive Leadership Team;
• Oversees financial risk management strategies and internal control environment;
• Manages and coordinates the annual financial audit process, including external auditors;
• Keeps apprised of local and regional regulatory requirements to understand and communicate the potential impact on the organization;
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess effectiveness and inform continuous improvement;
• Champions RISE’s REDI framework and vision, leading teams to address systemic barriers and improve policies and procedures;
• Builds and maintains constructive, cross-functional relationships to support the success of programs and organizational goals;
• Provides and receives feedback constructively, modeling a growth mindset and collaborative leadership;
• Manages and reports on confidential personnel and leadership matters with discretion and professionalism.

Senior Leadership Team:

• Provides regular updates about portfolio, as well as sharing emerging issues and recommendations to enhance organizational strategy, culture, and operations as part of the Senior Leadership Team;
• Recruits, develops, and retains high-performing teams, including coaching, performance management, and succession planning;
• Oversees department budget with a focus on long-term sustainability, ensuring resources are aligned;
• Utilizes data, metrics, and research to guide decision-making and organizational strategy;
• Helps foster a healthy organizational culture that leads with a focus on equity and inclusion, both in terms of delivery of healthcare to participants and internal staff culture.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Organizational Leadership:

• Ability to create and maintain strong positive relationships with the RISE team, employers, workers, union representatives, board members, and other partners in a collaborative environment;
• Leads with strong integrity and empathy, championing the needs of staff, participants, and the consumers they support;
• Demonstrated abilities in coordinating complex operations including supervising staff, vendors, and contractors;
• Skilled in fiscal management including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting;
• Skilled in conflict resolution, long-term strategic planning, and community engagement;
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational equity and inclusion.

Finance Knowledge and Operations:

• Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Uniform Guidance, with the ability to mentor, coach, and translate complex financial information for staff across all levels of the organization;
• Excellent business judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills;
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, including but not limited to, lookups and pivot tables;
• Knowledge of state and federal grant compliance.

RISE Values:

• A commitment to advancing the voice and conditions of Oregon’s long-term care workers;
• Solution-focused, someone who emphasizes collaboration whenever possible;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold and model strong ethics;
• Ability to support RISE’s organizational values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Equity in the development and delivery of your work.

Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting;
• 7+ years’ experience with financial planning and analysis, budgets, forecasting, strategic analysis, grants, and contracts.

Preferred but not required:

• CPA and/or CMA certification;
• Experience working with unions and/or labor management trusts.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role based in Portland, Oregon (primarily remote with required in-office attendance for meetings or team events as needed).
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and regular use of a computer.
• Regular use of video during virtual meetings.
• Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Willingness to work occasional extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel between worksites and/or meeting locations within the state as needed.
• Must reside in Oregon or Washington and be able to attend in-person work or meetings in the greater Portland area, as needed.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation Time
• Generous sick time and parental leave benefits
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for employees
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision for qualified dependents
• Vision Reimbursement (up to $200/year)
• Insurance Opt-Out Option
• Optional FSA plan
• $220 monthly flex spending benefit
• 15% employer-funded 401k with no vesting period (not a typo!)
• Monthly internet reimbursement
• 11 holidays + prorated floating holidays

Application Requirements

Ready to join RISE? To be considered, you will need to:

• Submit a resume and a cover letter, which needs to answer how your knowledge and work experience align with the position you're applying for

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

RISE Partnership is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and others whose backgrounds and experiences strengthen our organization. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, medical condition, ancestry, or the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disabilities, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. In addition to complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws, RISE Partnership actively upholds policies that ensure fair treatment, prevent discrimination and harassment, and support equal employment opportunities.