Assistant Finance Manager

CAPECO Community Action Program of East Central Oregon•Pendleton, OR

2d•$5,191•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Finance Manager supports CAPECOs mission of eliminating poverty and building thriving communities by combining hands-on financial expertise with leadership responsibilities. This role assists the Finance Manager in overseeing departmental operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial regulations. The Assistant Finance Manager plays a key role in payroll, reconciliations, audits, and budget development, while stepping into leadership duties when the Finance Manager is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Or four years of comparable work experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Strong proficiency in GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting preferred.
Experience with payroll administration and reconciliations highly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and financial software systems; advanced Excel skills preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
High level of interpersonal skills; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to supervise or mentor staff.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or assistant management experience in finance.
Experience with grant accounting and nonprofit compliance.

Responsibilities

Administer payroll processes, including calculations, data entry, and compliance reporting.
Prepare and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports (IRS, Oregon Frances System, SAIF, benefit plans, W-2s).
Perform reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Assist with annual audit preparation and ensure adherence to GAAP and nonprofit regulatory guidelines.
Maintain and update budget personnel spreadsheets; support development of annual agency budget.
Perform timely billing and accounts receivable activities.
Contribute to fiscal policy development, review, and implementation.
Supervise and mentor finance support staff, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Provide training and guidance to staff on fiscal policies and procedures.
Act as departmental contact with vendors and other CAPECO departments.
Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance Director on budget analysis, grant compliance, and financial reporting.
Serve as acting manager in the Finance Managers absence to maintain departmental continuity.
Other duties as assigned