Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) isseekinga highly experienced and detail oriented Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This roleis responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of OPB’s financial information, whilemaintainingcompliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
The Controller serves as a key partner to the CFO and Finance leadership, overseeing transaction entry, payroll, the monthly close process, external audit, compliance, and core accounting functions. This role will play a critical leadership role in strengthening accounting processes, supporting OPB’s continued growth, and ensuring strong financial stewardship across the organization.

The OPB Finance team is evolving beyond traditional accounting functions toward a highly collaborative, strategic partner model. The Controller will be instrumental in building scalable processes, strengthening controls, and supporting a high performing finance team.
OPB is currently modernizing its financial systems through implementation of a new ERP, Workday. The Controller will playa central rolein system design, process improvement, and ensuring data integrity during and after implementation.
In partnership with the CFO, the Controller contributes to OPB's long-term financial strategy by providing insights, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting organizational decision-making. This role helps translate OPB's strategic priorities into sustainable financial plans, ensuring financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks can support future growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Work environment:
Hybrid, located at bureau or other OPB location. Primarily office based with extensive computer use during OPB business hours. Hybrid workis available in accordance withOPB policy.

Schedule:

This position typically works 5 days per week, Monday through Friday during core business hours, though some weekend/evening work is possible/required.
Physical demands:
This position requires extended periods of computer use, including viewing screens and performing repetitive keyboard and mouse tasks, as well as the occasional lifting, carrying, and moving of file boxes and office materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Travel:
Occasional travel could be required for conference opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit accounting
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience leading external audits and working with auditors
• Experience leading 990 preparations in coordination with tax firm
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounting operations

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in nonprofit, media, or public broadcasting organizations
• Experience with ERP systems;
  Workday and Rampexperience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with grant accounting and donorrestricted funds

• Technical accountingexpertise
• Commitment to accuracy and integrity
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Process improvement and systems mindset
• Effective communication with both finance and nonfinance stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strategic thinking and long-range financial planning capabilities
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Strong analytical and scenario-planning skills
• Ability to identify organizational risks, opportunities, and emerging trends
• Enthusiasm for the mission of OPB

• This position supervises 4 employees.
• Lead and manageanaccounting teamof 4people, Accountant 1, Payroll Accountant, and 2 Accounting Technicians,including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Establish andmaintainclear workflows, documentation, and internal controls across accounting functions
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development to accounting team members
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within Finance

• Financial Reporting & Close – 25%
  Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensureaccurateand complete transaction entry…