Accounting Operations Lead
Creative Financial Staffing
Portland, OR · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
Accounting Operations Lead
About the Company / Opportunity
Our client is a global nonprofit organization with operations spanning multiple countries and a mission focused on supporting communities and creating lasting impact. The organization is seeking an Accounting Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day accounting operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen reporting, and support financial systems.
This is a hands-on role overseeing AP/AR, cash forecasting, reconciliations, month-end close, audit preparation, and financial reporting. The Accounting Operations Manager will also contribute to systems and process improvements and participate in financial system upgrades.
The ideal candidate is curious, takes ownership, and enjoys digging into how things work and finding ways to make them better. Someone who asks questions, follows through, and brings some humor to the team will fit well.
Responsibilities
Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and accurate GAAP financial reporting, including cash journals and AP/AR activity
Oversee weekly AP cash forecasting, payment batches, vendor verification, and banking relationships
Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across accounting operations
Support Microsoft Dynamics NAV upgrades and enhancements, troubleshoot system and payment issues, and partner with cross-functional and international teams on financial process improvements
Support international payment processes and related system enhancements
Coordinate annual Form 990 preparation and filing and provide schedules and documentation for external audits
What You Bring
Accounting operations or management experience with hands-on knowledge of AP, AR, cash management, reconciliations, and month-end close
FloQast and Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience strongly preferred
Audit preparation experience; nonprofit accounting experience preferred
International payments or accounting experience and vendor verification experience are a plus
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas
Process-oriented and accountable, with the ability to identify inefficiencies, implement practical improvements, ask questions, and collaborate effectively across teams and international locations
$90,000 – $95,000
Please email your resume for immediate consideration.
Tia McKeen, Senior Managing Director – Staffing
Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.
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