Education Northwest · 1 week ago
Senior Advisor, Finance & Contracts
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expEducation Northwest is a nonprofit applied research organization based in Portland, Oregon. They are seeking a Senior Advisor, Finance & Contracts to provide expertise in financial planning, budget management, and contract compliance while collaborating with program leadership and senior management.
ConsultingEducationProduct Research
Responsibilities
Lead the development, monitoring, and refinement of project and program budgets in collaboration with project leads and department directors
Conduct advanced financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic planning, staffing, and resource allocation
Contribute to and review budget narratives and financial components of proposals to ensure accuracy and alignment with RFP and contracting requirements
Design and maintain templates and tools in systems such as Costpoint and CUBE to streamline financial tracking and reporting
Manage financial performance and compliance across a diverse portfolio of contracts, including federal, state, and philanthropic awards
Ensure adherence to organizational, client, and regulatory standards, including FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance, and specific agency requirements for assigned projects
Collaborate with accounting and program teams to resolve discrepancies, prepare for audits, and maintain documentation
Identify financial risks and recommend solutions to mitigate cost overruns or misalignment with contractual obligations
Act as a financial advisor to program staff, project leads, and internal leadership by translating financial data into actionable insights
Provide training and mentoring on financial processes, budget management, and compliance
Partner cross-functionally to support financial decision-making and promote fiscal transparency and accountability
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, tools, and practices that support organizational effectiveness and compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered
7–12 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and contract compliance
Demonstrated expertise in federal funding compliance (FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance) and grant-funded environments
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and present complex financial information to diverse audiences
Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Costpoint, CUBE), Excel, and business intelligence tools
Proven ability to lead initiatives and mentor others
Benefits
403(b) with a 13 percent employer contribution once vested
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee with reasonable options for dependent coverage
20 days of PTO to start with up to 32 days after three years
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending account
Commuter/transportation benefits
Free public transit for Portland-based employees
Company
Education Northwest
Education Northwest is an educational research center offering professional learning systems, training and technical assistance.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jessica Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Ferguson
Chief Financial Officer
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