Job Description

Finance Manager

Reports to: Head of School

Location: Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97201

Employment Category: Full-time, year-round, exempt position

Position Summary:

The Finance Manager oversees the organization’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and strong internal controls. This role manages the contracted bookkeeper to deliver consistent month-end closes, financial reports, and compliance with established policies. The Finance Manager supports the Head of School (HOS) and Finance Committee by providing reliable financial data and analysis to guide decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Manage the full cycle of accounting through coordination with the contracted Controller and Bookkeeper.
• Oversee the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including Statement of Activity, Statement of Financial Position, and Budget-to-Actuals.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and accurate categorization across all revenue streams.
• Support annual audit preparation by gathering documentation, reconciling accounts, and coordinating with external auditors.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal financial policies, and internal controls.
• Assist in budget monitoring and provide variance reports for school leadership.
• Generate ad hoc financial analyses as requested.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Supervise the contracted Controller and Bookkeeper, ensuring accurate completion of assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with the HOS, administrative team, and Finance Director to support financial planning and reporting needs.
• Work with the Director of Enrollment & Outreach to process tuition assistance, tuition remission, and special circumstances.
• Provide financial support for development team activities, including reconciliations of fundraising revenue.
• Communicate financial information clearly and professionally with staff and families, maintaining confidentiality.

Required and Preferred Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, and/or a related field is required; an equivalent amount of relevant experience or training can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience with accounting, business management is required; experience in non-profits, education is preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check through Oregon’s Central Background Registry is required, in addition to criminal and sexual misconduct background checks through the Oregon Department of Education.
• Experience with standard office equipment and software is required (Google suite); experience with financial management software such as Quickbooks and Bill.com is preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision for employee
• Retirement contribution match of 1.5%
• Tuition remission for eligible children

Starting annual salary: $75,000 to $82,000 

Send resume and letter of interest to Human Resources Manager, Meghan Keener, at employment@cedarwoodschool.org

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