Finance Manager - CAPECO Community Action Program of East Central Oregon

CAPECO is a diverse group of people who are committed to creating a thriving community by providing education, resources, and services dedicated to eliminating poverty and contributing to the success of our community members. We hire people from all walks of life not because we must, but because we know it makes us stronger. If you share our passion for community, then we would love to meet you!

Position: FINANCE MANAGER
Supervised by: Finance Director
Department: Finance
Classification: Regular Full Time
Position Status: Exempt
Location: Pendleton Main Office
Salary: $5,751/month
Benefits: Health, Dental, RX, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation, Sick and Holidays
Schedule: CAPECO is a collaborative workplace with a mission that values face-to-face interactions, but we also recognize the importance of offering flexible work arrangements for our employee’s work-life balance. A flexible and/or hybrid schedule may be approved by your supervisor if job duties allow, and training requirements (typically 90 days) have been achieved.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the general supervision of CAPECO’s Finance Director, the Finance Manager oversees staff in the Finance Department and serves as the staff’s main contact on a daily basis. This position is also responsible for developing and analyzing the company's financial reports, annual budget, and other applicable grant accounting functions of CAPECO in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and other Federal or State regulatory guidelines for Non-Profits. The Finance Manager works in tandem with the Finance Director on many tasks and is also expected to act in the Finance Director’s role in their absence to keep the department functioning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time or with limited notice. This is an exempt position, which can result in working more than 40 hours in a work week on an as-needed basis. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Act as the department contact with vendors and other departments.
• Provide support, guidance, and training to finance staff to ensure departmental tasks are completed on time and within compliance of the fiscal policies and procedures.
• Perform continual analysis of grant funds and contracts to ensure proper compliance of funding usage.
• Perform month-end closing, including account analysis and adjusting journal entries.
• Assist with analysis and development of the agency’s annual budget in collaboration with the Leadership T Team.
• Assist with periodic fiscal monitoring and internal audits.
• Perform timely billing and accounts receivable activities.
• Reconciliation tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting. May be substituted for four years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing standards.
• Knowledge of cost and financial accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of internal control systems and procedures.
• Skills in performing complex numerical calculations.
• Knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office, Word) and related financial software products.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• A willingness to expand skill sets as needs develop.
• Management experience not required, but highly preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to bend, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift, and/or carry/move objects up to 25 pounds.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, smart phones, photocopiers/scanners, shredders and filing cabinets.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, a conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from this position.
• CAPECO is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug screening will be required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License and insurable driving record is required.
• Travel may be required within the service area. Occasional out of town or overnight travel. Travel may require the use of a personal vehicle. Mileage for the business-related use of a personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the standard mileage rate as published per IRS guidelines.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CAPECO does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.