Director of Finance

About RISE Partnership

At RISE Partnership, we partner with unions, responsible employers, and public agencies to support caregivers and public service workers. We give workers the resources they need to make the most of their union-negotiated training and benefits.

Our work is grounded in our core values: respect, integrity, service, and equity. These values guide how we deliver workforce solutions, like training, benefits navigation, job matching, and career development. We address the unique challenges Oregon workers face to ensure all workers have access to services and support that help them grow, thrive, and feel confident in their work and communities.

About This Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Finance works primarily on the Shared Services team within the Finance department, who help enable efficient resource management, promote cross-departmental collaboration, and support our worker-facing staff so they can focus on delivering high-impact programs.

The Director of Finance is responsible for RISE’s organizational financial operations, developing processes and infrastructure, day-to-day financial management, and budget reporting, forecasting, and analysis. This financial portfolio includes six trusts and one non-profit organization.

While each RISE employee is assigned to a specific team, we operate within a collaborative shared services model that encourages cross-departmental support. Some employees contribute to multiple teams, allowing us to leverage resources more efficiently. This structure enables our staff to focus on delivering high-impact programs that advance our mission, ensuring every resource is used strategically to drive meaningful change.

Essential Functions

Financial Leadership:

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the accounting department, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll;
• Managing vendors –TPA, audit, investment firm, banking
• Prepares, reviews, and presents monthly financial statements to the Executive Leadership Team in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Reviews and analyzes financial statements and provides strategic insights and recommendations to Trust Program Directors;
• Supports Program Directors and organizational departments in preparing annual budgets that align with and advance overall organizational priorities and values;
• Manages cash flow including providing timely cash flow forecasts to Executive Leadership Team;
• Oversees financial risk management strategies and internal control environment;
• Manages and coordinates the annual financial audit process, including external auditors;
• Keeps apprised of local and regional regulatory requirements to understand and communicate the potential impact on the organization;
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess effectiveness and inform continuous improvement;
• Champions RISE’s REDI framework and vision, leading teams to address systemic barriers and improve policies and procedures;
• Builds and maintains constructive, cross-functional relationships to support the success of programs and organizational goals;
• Provides and receives feedback constructively, modeling a growth mindset and collaborative leadership;
• Manages and reports on confidential personnel and leadership matters with discretion and professionalism.

Senior Leadership Team:

• Provides regular updates about portfolio, as well as sharing emerging issues and recommendations to enhance organizational strategy, culture, and operations as part of the Senior Leadership Team;
• Recruits, develops, and retains high-performing teams, including coaching, performance management, and succession planning;
• Oversees department budget with a focus on long-term sustainability, ensuring resources are aligned;
• Utilizes data, metrics, and research to guide decision-making and organizational strategy;
• Helps foster a healthy organizational culture that leads with a focus on equity and inclusion, both in terms of delivery of healthcare to participants and internal staff culture.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.