Controller
$90,000–$110,000 per year | Full-Time | Exempt
Are you an experienced accounting leader who enjoys building strong teams, strengthening financial systems, and using financial insight to support organizational success? DevNW is seeking a Controller who brings technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative leadership approach to our Finance team.
DevNW is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building thriving communities through affordable housing, asset development, wealth building, and small business support. Our work creates opportunities for individuals and families to build financial stability and stronger futures.
As Controller, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding the financial health of DevNW and its related entities. You'll provide leadership over accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance while partnering with organizational leadership to support strategic planning and informed decision-making. You'll also lead and develop our accounting team, strengthen organizational systems, and champion continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to bring your financial expertise to an organization where strong leadership and thoughtful financial stewardship directly support meaningful community impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Finance, CFO, CEO, Board Finance Committee, and department leaders to support financial planning, organizational priorities, and long-term sustainability.
- Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations and financial reporting across DevNW and its related entities, ensuring accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and accountability.
- Oversee financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and required financial reporting to support organizational financial health and sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, organizational policies, grant and contract requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, financial systems, and internal controls to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
- Provide financial analysis and insight to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform organizational strategy, resource allocation, and decision-making.
- Collaborate with program and department leaders to strengthen financial accountability, grant and contract compliance, and effective cost allocation practices.
- Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounting Supervisor, Senior Accountant, and Staff Accountants, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team.
- Promote financial understanding across the organization by communicating complex financial information, policies, and processes in a clear and accessible manner.
- Provide oversight and backup support for critical accounting functions to ensure continuity of operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- At least five years of senior-level accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for complex accounting operations and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, managing, and developing accounting or finance teams.
- Experience developing organizational budgets, preparing comprehensive financial statements, and supporting annual audits.
- Demonstrated experience with federal grants, tax credit or bond financing, or similarly complex funding sources.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial compliance, and accounting best practices.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance professionals.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or CPA certification.
- Experience with Abila/MIP Fund Accounting Software.
- Experience in affordable housing development, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), or lending.
- Additional financial credentials or certifications.
- Spanish language proficiency.
- Experience mentoring and developing emerging leaders.
Why Work at DevNW?
At DevNW, we believe our people are essential to advancing our mission. We strive to create a supportive workplace that values flexibility, collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful work.
Our employee benefits include:
- Generous employer contributions toward medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 11 paid holidays each year, plus two floating holidays.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
- Flexible scheduling options, including alternative workweek schedules.
- A hybrid work model that combines remote work with meaningful in-person collaboration.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match and profit-sharing contributions.
Work Environment & Requirements
- Location: Based out of any DevNW office (Oregon City, Salem, Corvallis, or Springfield), with the ability to travel to the Springfield office at least one day per week.
- Schedule: Flexibility to meet business needs, including occasional evening or weekend hours.
DevNW is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.