Associate Director of Accounting

Options for Southern Oregon • Grants Pass, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Options for Southern Oregon is a regional behavioral health and primary care provider with over 500 employees and multiple service sites. The Associate Director of Accounting works with the Finance Director to support department supervisors and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Payroll Departments. The role helps manage workload distribution, monitor work quality and performance, ensure adequate backup coverage, and support training and development for a 12-person team. It also supports the Finance Director with internal and external reporting, contract compliance, audit preparation, and other financial responsibilities.

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Associate Director provides support and guidance to Accounting and Payroll Supervisors and staff, helping ensure financial records comply with generally accepted accounting practices and that internal controls over agency assets and resources are monitored. The position provides technical advice, maintains interim coverage for departmental and agency functions, supports staff hiring and development, and reports on departmental task completion and barriers to efficiency and accuracy. The role also assists with audits, financial reporting and analysis, and the planning and implementation of accounting and operational policies, procedures, and processes.

The regular schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility and hybrid schedules available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, plus demonstrated progressively responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High proficiency with computer software, including MS Excel; strong computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word are required.
• Accounting knowledge and experience sufficient to meet the demands of the position, including proficiency with a variety of software applications.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct at all times.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and changing priorities, with strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Effective customer relations skills and ability to work with diverse groups in a fast-paced environment, understand group dynamics, and deal effectively with pressure.
• Business experience sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly under general supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership experience and/or training experience.
• CPA license.
• Non-profit and/or fund accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide Accounting and Payroll Supervisors and staff to ensure financial records comply with generally accepted accounting practices.
• Monitor internal controls over the agency’s assets and resources.
• Provide technical advice and knowledge to department staff and ensure interim coverage for departmental and agency functions when staff are absent.
• Collaborate with department supervisors and, under the Finance Director’s guidance, facilitate hiring, orientation, and training of new employees.
• Review staff performance regularly and consistently, and facilitate disciplinary actions in accordance with HR guidance and policy.
• Report departmental task completion to the Finance Director, identify barriers to efficiency and accuracy, and offer potential reasonable solutions.
• Assist the Finance Director with audits, financial reports, and financial analysis.
• Participate in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing accounting and operational policies, procedures, and processes under the Finance Director’s direction.
• Help ensure accurate, organized, efficient, and compliant management systems.

Benefits

• Family medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Flex spending contribution
• Long-term disability
• 403(b) plan with 6% match and immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off, with annual accrual up to 208 hours based on FTE status and available for use upon accrual
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager