The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org.  

POSITION:                              Controller

JOB CLASS/GRADE:               Division Director/Grade 2

WAGE:                                      Starting at $100,000 per year based on experience [ML1] 

FLSA; EEO; WC:                      Exempt; Professionals; 8864

LOCATIONS:                           IRCO Main Office, 10301 NE Glisan St Portland OR 97220,

                                                   Hybrid schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS:              1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:    (1)

APPLY AT:                                www.irco.org 

STATUS:                                    Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S):                          Administration

SECTOR:                                    Finance 

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
The Finance team manages all aspects of the financial operations in the organization, ensuring IRCO’s financial health, transparency, and sustainability. The team is comprised of three areas: Accounting, Budgets, and Awards. Core functions of the team include recording financial transactions, creating financial reports for both funders and managers, and ensuring compliance with public and nonpublic funding sources. With an annual budget of more than $60 million, drawn from a complex array of funding streams and a workforce and client base from around the world, we are a non-profit leader with a long stable history of financial accountability and excellence.

Position Summary
The Controller provides vital financial and supervisory leadership within IRCO’s Administration program, managing the volume for an established $60M+ non-profit organization. This role exercises high work independence to supervise six direct reports across the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Reconciliation teams, cultivating a supportive culture of accountability. Key responsibilities include executing the monthly/annual close, implementing strong internal controls, managing annual audits, and maintaining GAAP compliance using ABILA MIP. The successful Controller will bring 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, exceptional risk-assessment and process-design skills, and a commitment to building equitable stakeholder relationships across multibackground communities.

Essential Functions

Partner with Budgets Manager and Awards Manager on strategic initiatives within the finance team

Implement and maintain strong internal controls, policies and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure operational efficiency

Financial close process

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and nonprofit accounting standards

Supervision of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Reconciliation teams

• Supervise and mentor six direct reports across the three teams
• Foster a culture of learning, support and accountability

Coordinate annual audit and tax filings

• Prepare core audit schedules and tax return worksheets
• Participate in communication with auditors 

Secondary Functions

• Attend recurring all-staff meetings, team meetings and other requested meetings
• Participate in policy work with strategic plan workgroup on request
• Pursuing relevant training in the field of accounting
• Support IRCO’s strategic goals and objectives.

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Accounting, Business or similar combination of education and experience. 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• 7-10 years’ experience in progressively challenging accounting positions, preferably in a not-for-profit organization
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of GAAP accounting
• Proficiency in ABILA MIP  preferred; Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Intercultural awareness: demonstrated skill in understanding variations in community norms
• Ability to cultivate and develop universal access and equitable working relationships with stakeholders, staff, and community members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• Hybrid setting job
• Physical: Position requires little physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement, but does allow for movement needed to complete work tasks.
• Mental: There is a regular need for assessment of risks, analysis of options, and decisions without complete information. 
• Environment: This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles.  There is very little element of personal risk or hazard.  Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable.
• Schedule: The work schedule is stable and does not fluctuate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for a full range of supervisory responsibilities, including providing daily work direction, authority to hire, discipline and terminate employees, make pay adjustments, communicate performance appraisals, and approve absences.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community 
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 
• 3% match for student loans or college savings 
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts

Required Engagement 

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives. 

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.  
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.  
3. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application. 

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.