The Portland Community College Foundation has an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Manager. The Foundation Accounting Manager is a leadership role that provides financial management to help the PCC Foundation continue to grow and expand support for students and College departments. The Accounting Manager works with a talented, collaborative, passionate Foundation team to achieve organizational goals through an equity lens.Under the direction of the Foundation Finance and Operations Manager, the Accounting Manager leads an accounting and operations team in completing complex accounting activities requiring the use of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including the compilation of financial statements and development of internal control processes. The position will work closely with College and Foundation leadership to provide accounting and finance support for decision making.
See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/fin-svcs-mgr1/
These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
Ability to lead the planning, organization, monitoring and managing of the day-to-day financial processes within the Foundation.
Demonstrate a strong technical acumen in finance, accounting (GAAP), budgeting and software maintenance, including the ability to review complex financial statements, assess and implement internal controls and lead the external financial audit.
Ability to communicate financial results and forward looking impacts to senior management and to Boards.
Experience in and success managing and developing staff to achieve successful department outcomes as well as finance and operational deliverables.
Ability to actively contribute to the Foundation’s management team to advance operational growth and success, with a focus on team development and culture.
Ability to collaborate with external and internal partners, including staff, from diverse communities with respect and attention to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Be enthusiastic about working for a mission driven organization, specifically in a non-profit in higher education.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications may vary with professional field and legal/licensure requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related area. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Three (3) years progressively responsible, professional experience related to area of assignment, including once (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of PCC LEAD Academy or a comparable external leadership training program may substitute for up to 6 months of lead or supervisory experience.
Cash & Investments position requires: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related area. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Three (3) years progressively responsible, professional experience related to the area of public finance, accounting, or treasury, including one (1) year of experience in treasury functions involving investments and cash management. One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of PCC LEAD Academy or a comparable external leadership training program may substitute for up to 6 months of lead or supervisory experience.
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Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
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