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Director of Finance WHO WE ARE Oregon Food Bank (OFB) believes that no one should be hungry. Its mission is to eliminate hunger and its root causes. They believe that food and health are basic human rights for all. It recognizes that hunger is not just an individual experience; it is also a community-wide symptom of systemic barriers to employment, education, housing and health care such as systemic racism, sexism, and cissexism. That’s why OFB works systemically to achieve its mission to end hunger: by fostering community connections to help people access nutritious food, and by building community power and strengthening networks of support and the safety nets to eliminate the root causes of hunger for good. OFB works to build community power to dismantle systems and policies that drive hunger and poverty. Oregon Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and they strongly encourage applications from candidates who can increase the diversity of the organization and strengthen the capacity to eliminate hunger. They believe strongly in the power of lived experience — and actively seek individuals who have experienced hunger and its root causes to join their team. The organization is stronger because of the leadership of people who have faced food insecurity in their own lives and/or hail from historically under-represented communities. Learn more about our commitment at oregonfoodbank.org/equity . WHO YOU ARE You care deeply about community, about people experiencing hunger and hold them in the center of all that you do. You are committed to apply equity as a process and an outcome of your work to disrupt systemic social patterns that promote hunger such as racism, sexism, and cissexism. You have a strong affinity with OFB’s 10 Year Vision and are profoundly excited to achieve this vision for and with our community. POSITION SUMMARY As the Director of Finance, you will contribute to the organization’s success by leading the finance team in support of an ambitious strategic plan and annual operating budget of approximately $100 million. You are a deeply knowledgeable and experienced finance professional who is passionate about building highly effective, values-driven mission-critical financial systems. You have led fiscal teams and improved processes. You wake up in the morning eager to build and belong to an effective team, find and tell the story within the numbers, and to participate in making the best decisions to meet our mission. You are known for your ability to think strategically and holistically while driving tactics and projects to fruition, but you also have the ability to get into the details from time to time. You have confidence in your skills and knowledge and the humility to reflect, listen to understand, and be changed. You are self-directed yet flexible and excel in a mission- and deadline-driven environment. You care deeply about people experiencing hunger and hold them in the center of all that you do. Most importantly you demonstrate transparency, equity and inclusivity in all that you do and work with your heart and soul to improve the world. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide knowledgeable, informed, strategic and values-driven leadership as a member of the organization’s leadership and the Director of the Finance department. Be the leader on all things financial for OFB, providing key data for decisions to OFB’s Leadership Team (LT) and the Board and key information for private and government grant funders. Present regular financial reports. Provide analysis, research, and trends evaluation. Provide leadership, direction, evaluation and professional development for the Finance Department. Develop and oversee an equity focused work culture that inspires creative problem solving, learning and team building. Represent these teams at the leadership table. Partner with the Senior Controller to manage and coordinate the annual audit process (including Single Audit preparation for federal funding), preparation of audited financial statements and notes in accordance with GAAP. Oversee schedule preparation of materials for annual Information Return (IRS Form 990). Recommend and implement improvements based on audit findings. Oversee the organization’s annual budgeting and financial forecasting for short and long term planning, including cash management in partnership with the Vice President and Associate Director of Strategic Finance. Oversee accounting systems, practices, policies and investments Maintain relationships with key financial partners, including banking, investment, audit and risk management advisors. Serve as an active and collaborative member of the Leadership Team, contribute to organization-wide strategy. Actively model and demonstrate care, vulnerability, perspective and shared accountability as a colleague and supervisor; contribute to a spirit of trust and high morale for the organization; drive results for high impact; and evaluate efficacy and productivity. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of 10 years of applicable audit, accounting, financial operations, and business management experience, including a minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated finance and accounting team leadership experience. Expertise in the management of full-cycle month-end and year-end close management, external and internal audits, financial statements reporting and analysis. At least five years’ experience as a senior manager, with responsibility for staff supervision, development, planning, and budgeting. Adept at unifying and motivating teams to action in a fast-paced environment. An appreciation of, and enthusiasm for, involving staff in understanding and using fiscal knowledge to enhance their programs, decisions and professional growth. Experience working cooperatively within and across teams; belief in the value and power of participatory decision-making. Outstanding interpersonal skills: good listener and thoughtful respondent; positive influencer; flexible communicator who can adapt to fit cultural context and circumstances. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Non-profit experience preferred. A licensed U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A master’s or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field Audit experience as an auditor with a CPA/audit firm. Experience in building up an accounting team and establishing day-to-day operations enforced by internal controls. Professional, volunteer, or personal experience within food banking, hunger relief programming, and/or community food systems work, or any type of non-profit or social services work. Financial management experience in 501 c3 and 501 c4 structures is a plus. Bilingual and/or multi-cultural. Lived experience of inequity/oppression and connections to marginalized communities. Passion for eliminating hunger and its root causes, including poverty and systemic inequities Interested in Learning More? 180one is a retained search firm and has been engaged by Oregon Food Bank to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Lisa Heffernan /971.256.3076/ lisa@180one.com

180one is thrilled to announce the recent collaboration with Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC), culminating in the successful placement of a new Chief Executive Officer. Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) is the industry steward of Oregon’s nationally recognized beverage container redemption program. We help keep Oregon beautiful by providing outstanding services to our partner distributors, retailers, and to the public for the recovery, reuse, and recycling of beverage containers. OBRC serves as a not-for-profit statewide operator with full vertical integration, making the co-op a major employer and providing more than 500 clean economy jobs in Oregon. Through our statewide fleet operations, OBRC collects more than 2 billion containers annually for recycling across a network of 2,000+ retail stores, 27 redemption centers, 90+ bag drop locations, and transports them for counting, sorting, and processing across 6 statewide processing centers preparing these containers for Grade-A domestic recycling. At a dime per container, the value of refunds adds up fast. This requires speed and accurate reimbursements for retailers and payments directly to consumers and nonprofits. OBRC manages the flow of deposits and container refunds, paying out over $200 million annually to Oregon consumers. No similar system in America has consumers and the beverage industry working so closely together to achieve outstanding results, and Oregon’s Bottle Bill is popular with consumers. OBRC is proud to serve as the industry steward of Oregon’s Bottle Bill ensuring Oregon’s beverage container redemption program continues to produce positive results for Oregonians and inspiring positive change beyond our borders as a model program across the globe. Congratulations to OBRC, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

180one is pleased to have collaborated with Relay Resources, a prominent nonprofit organization in Portland, in the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive search in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Jennifer Luebke was selected for the role. Relay Resources is dedicated to fostering meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Instead of simply placing individuals in jobs, Relay Resources collaborates with its customers, identifying their business needs and delivering tailored solutions. The organization actively engages with a community of willing and able workers who have encountered challenges in securing consistent employment. Through training, job placements, and housing initiatives, Relay Resources empowers these individuals to lead more fulfilling and independent lives. Continuing our partnership with Relay Resources and other community-focused organizations in Portland, 180one is proud to contribute to the strengthening of our community. Congratulations to Relay Resources on this significant hire!

We are delighted to share that 180one has recently collaborated with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) to successfully place Ngu Thuy Castro as their new Fiscal Officer. Established in 1947, PSMFC is one of three interstate commissions dedicated to addressing multi-jurisdictional fisheries issues. The commission's primary objective is to advocate for policies and initiatives that conserve, develop, and manage fishery resources across California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. PSMFC achieves this by coordinating research efforts, monitoring fishing activities, and facilitating a diverse array of projects. They actively collect data and maintain databases on salmon, steelhead, and other marine fish, providing valuable information for both fishery managers and the fishing industry. Congratulations to PSMFC, the 180one search team, and Ngu Thuy Castro on the success of this executive placement!

180one recently partnered with Relay Resources to help them identify and select an individual to lead the organization’s Housing segment. Check back soon for more details! About the Organization Since its beginnings over 65 years ago, Relay Resources has evolved from a forward-thinking school for disabled children to a thriving industry leader with a progressive approach. Relay Resources is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on cultivating meaningful work for people with disabilities through diversified business lines that provide employees with technical skills to help them earn a living wage. Relay Resources trains people not just to work, but to work toward creating an independent, productive, and rewarding lifestyle for themselves. Relay’s employees’ desire to succeed is reflected in their on-the-job performance. They are not just completing tasks but more importantly working to transform their lives. As a result, their customers benefit from employees who are fully committed and take pride in their work, which makes for great results. About Housing & Property Management Relay Resources first foray into housing was driven by the need to provide a safe and independent living option for children as they grew into adulthood. Over time, Relay’s portfolio has expanded to include different sub-portfolios with different funding sources and compliance requirements. Today, Relay develops, owns, and operates 898 units of affordable housing, primarily in East Portland. Housing and Property Management (HPM) is the second largest of their five social enterprises. The HPM team includes 25 people in the roles of community managers, building monitors and maintenance technicians.

180one recently partnered with Galt Foundation to search for Director of Sales & Marketing. Check back soon for the details! About the Organization Galt is a non-profit employment company that matches great organizations with motivated employees. Our mission is to provide, promote, and expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We are a powerful resource and a sensible business solution with a win-win attitude. Galt Foundation accomplishes our mission through professional staffing service contracts, primarily with public agencies. Our objective is to work toward a diverse and inclusive employment community that leads to self-sufficiency and decreases reliance on tax supported programs and services. 

180one congratulates Galt Foundation on the appointment of Elsa Lemoine as the new Head of Operations. Galt Foundation provides, promotes, and expands employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Most recently, Elsa was the Portfolio & Governance Director at the Multnomah Athletic Club, where she led a new business unit executed on the strategic plan. Prior to that, she worked with organizations such as the Mountain Park Home Owners Association, City Club at River Ranch, and the Hilton in San Francisco. Elsa takes great pride in building and leading large-scale collaborative teams and community organizations that deliver premium customer experiences and is excited to put her years of relevant experience to work. 180one enjoyed partnering with Galt on this important search and we wish Elsa all the best in her new role!

180one congratulates Clark College on the recent appointment of Rashida Willard as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer. Clark College is a student-centered, comprehensive, and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of its diverse community. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region. Rashida is a highly accomplished college administrator with progressive experience in the development and oversight of educational initiatives. She will no doubt bring to this new role the appropriate leadership, inspiration, effective communication, flexibility, and creativity that will support diversity and equity in such areas as student and employee recruitment and retention, student success, professional development, academic curriculum diversity, and college climate. 180one wishes Clark College and Rashida all the best!! 

The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Sherri L. Green, PhD as OCOM’s fifth President and Chief Executive Officer. 180one partnered with OCOM to conduct this search, and it was a pleasure working with the OCOM team. Sherri succeeds Interim President Bill McCrae in this position, and is feeling “inspired by the community service orientation, national engagement, and leadership that exemplifies OCOM.” Search Committee and Board Chair Karen Williams expressed gratitude for the comprehensive national search process: “An exhaustive effort brought so many qualified candidates into the applicant pool. Throughout the hiring process, Dr. Green demonstrated vision for the medicine, our mission, and the learning community that is OCOM. These qualities were evident to all who met her, and she is exceptionally qualified and enthusiastic to lead the institution in its next phase of growth.” We are very excited to see Sherri in this new role and we wish her all the best! For the full announcement, and to learn a little more about Sherri’s background, head on over to OCOM’s website . 

180one congratulates DoveLewis on the recent appointment of Shana O’Marra as the new Chief Medical Officer. DoveLewis is an AAHA-accredited and VECCS Level 1 certified hospital and is the only nonprofit, 24-hour referral, emergency, intensive care, and specialty hospital in the region. Shana received her BA in Neuroscience from Oberlin College before earning a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) degree from Tufts University. She has since become a very experienced veterinary emergency and critical care specialist, completing her residency at Tufts, working at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital as the Director of Emergency Services, and most recently as a Criticalist, Residency Director at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists. 180one enjoyed partnering again with DoveLewis to find their Chief Medical Officer, and we congratulate Shana and welcome her to Portland!

180one congratulates Clark College on the recent appointment of Stefani Coverson as the new Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance. For eight decades, Clark College has provided the residents of Southwest Washington and beyond with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It has served as a regional hub for learning and development through our educational programs, cultural events, and community services. Receiving both her BA and MA in Political Science & Government from Washington State University, Stefani is an accomplished human resource leader with over 17 years of experience providing strategic consultation and recommendations to executive and extended leadership teams. Most recently she was the Director of Human Resources at Seattle University, where she lead change management initiatives and implemented efficient and effective HR practices and systems. 180one enjoyed partnering with Clark College on this important VP search and we wish Stefani all the best as she joins the team!