Senior Systems Accounting Manager

Job Description

Join Trillium Family Services - Make a Difference in Young Lives and Families

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Systems Accounting Manager to help lead and strengthen our accounting operations.

Location: Portland, Oregon

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Senior Vice President of Finance

Type: Full-Time Exempt - Starting Salary: $90,000/year (depending on experience)

About Us:

Trillium Family Services is proud of our dedicated team, and we’re always looking for compassionate individuals eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. At Trillium, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our positive workplace culture. We aim to cultivate a sense of belonging and growth for everyone.

Job Summary:

The Senior Systems Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, and lead a team of accounting professionals. This is a key leadership position that requires a strong understanding of GAAP, financial systems, internal controls, and business operations.

Responsibilities:

Directs and participates in the development of accounting and internal control policies and systems.

Maintain and lead accounting records monthly in accordance with accepted accounting principles.

Assist with developing and maintaining the annual operating and capital budgets and loading all budgets into Solomon.

Maintain necessary internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting of financial results.

Prepare monthly financial statements for management and ensure timely reporting of significant financial transactions, issues, and/or potential problems.

Develop and maintain systems for consistent dissemination of actual/budget reports to cost center managers. Provide periodic feedback to cost center managers regarding performance to established goals and become a budgeting coach

Prepare financial reports necessary to meet federal, state, and local government requirements.

Coordinate the annual audit, including prepare the annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensure all reconciliations and requests made by the auditors are completed timely and accurately, coordinate audit requests between departments to ensure the audit is completed timely, and within budget.

Ensure the operation of the Business Office in a manner which is consistent with excellent customer services and stated organizational goals and objectives.

Meet regularly with Sr VP of Finance and future staff to mentor and monitor progress against stated goals and objectives, provide direction and support of staff in their endeavors, and to inform them of current or developing issues which impact their work.

Oversee the accounting department to ensure effective management in accordance with GAAP.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)

CPA certification is strongly preferred.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Experience with ERP systems (Solomon) and Excel proficiency.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What We Offer:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees

Flexible positions with various shifts available from day to overnight

401k with up to 6% match

Paid training and ongoing professional development

Generous vacation and sick leave

And more!

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Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined by the Oregon Equal Pay Law, which will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Our DEI Vision and Mission: Our mission is to foster a company culture where diversity and inclusion is embedded in our core belief system. Our vision is to increase our fundamental awareness of inclusive best practices and execute plans to support an equitable environment.

We will work to create an environment where every employee is considered and valued. We will resist hate, judgment, shame, and blame, focusing instead on difference, choice, compromise, and respect. We will adopt an understanding that DEI is a journey, not a destination. Through intentionality, we will meet others where they are and learn how to bring each other along.

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Consideration of candidates is ongoing, and position may close after 3 business days of posted opportunity.

Please contact the Human Resources Department if you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process.

Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.

Full-time