Finance Director

Greater Portland and Sebago Lakes' regional council, the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), is seeking a Finance Director to join our team. GPCOG unites cities and towns across rural, suburban, and urban areas to collaboratively plan for our region’s future. We are committed to enhancing community life and making our region a top destination through various programs, services, and initiatives.

As an equal opportunity employer, GPCOG observes all applicable laws and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, creed, gender, or other protected characteristics.

To support our team, we offer benefits that promote work/life balance, including flexible schedules, remote work options, professional development, and health insurance. If you have a passion for and demonstrated experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, and analysis and enjoy working with teams to create strong organizations and efficient systems, all while creating the kinds of places where people want to be, we’d love to have you join us!

• Participate in developing and implementing the Operations & Finance Department’s part of GPCOG’s strategic plan and annual workplan.
• Monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures and cost‑control measures to ensure sound fiscal management and best use of resources, including budgeted funds, personnel, materials, and facilities.
• Prepare GPCOG’s annual budget in collaboration with the Executive Director and leadership team, including presenting materials for the Executive Committee and General Assembly.
• Oversee financial functions, including payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and accounts receivable.
• Manage GPCOG’s SAM.gov registration and similar federal government financial portals and interfaces.
• Establish, maintain, and review internal control procedures to ensure compliance with state and national accounting standards.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of ledgers and accounts to maintain accuracy and accountability.
• Manage the year‑end audit process by working with GPCOG’s independent auditors and preparing the agency’s annual financial statements and reports.
• Optimize management of GPCOG’s financial resources, including investment of available fund balances to enhance revenue generation following GPCOG’s investment policy and state and federal law.
• Collaborate with agency staff to ensure proper management and tracking of federal, state, and foundation grant funds, including budget development for proposals.
• Recommend strategies to improve financial efficiencies, reduce risk, and follow evolving regulations.
• Streamline and improve electronic payment systems and other services.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll processes, applying tax accounting principles where necessary, and overseeing all payroll reporting.
• Provide leadership within the Operations & Finance Department, including team performance management, quality assurance, coaching, mentoring, and professional development of staff.
• Review and evaluate agency financial operations on a daily and monthly basis.
• Prepare regular reports for the Executive Committee, Executive Director, PACTS Policy Board, leadership team, and others as needed.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned to support GPCOG’s financial operations and goals.

• Strong financial management skills, including proven knowledge of and ability to apply accounting principles, laws, and regulations with at least five (5) years of relevant experience in financial management, analysis, forecasting, planning, budgeting, and problem‑solving.
• Experience in public finance and grants management, especially involving federal agencies and programs, using project accounting and cost pools.
• Experience managing transitions to different systems, software and technologies, including accounting systems.
• Ability to understand challenges, think strategically, identify/assess solutions, and implement improvements quickly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, elected and appointed officials, members of the public, outside auditors, financial advisors, and other consultants.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and…