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James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation seeks Finance Manager

• Reports to: Executive Director
• FLSA Classification: Salaried, nonexempt
• Full-Time Equivalent: .8 FTE (32 hours/week), (hybrid schedule; combination of in-office and remote)
• Location: 1905 SE 10th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214
• Office Time: Required in office 3 days/week

Position Overview

The Finance Manager has primary responsibility for maintaining the Foundation’s overall accounting and finance functions. The successful candidate will have the educational background and professional experience to perform account reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, manage audit and tax preparations, support the development of the annual expense budget, manage the accounts payable function (including grant payment and vendor administration), process and submit payroll and manage employee benefits, prepare financial reports, and perform other accounting duties and related projects.

Review the full job description here.

Organizational Overview

The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation envisions an Oregon where the arts and artists thrive in supportive communities and educational systems support the effectiveness of teaching and learning in every classroom.

The Foundation strives to be an equitable organization that values and supports diversity amongst staff, board, community organizations, and partners, and seeks to create an inclusive environment where all people, whatever their gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education background, disability, or socioeconomic status, are valued and respected. We also value collaboration, teamwork, learning, innovation, kindness, compassion, respect, integrity, transparency, and flexibility.

Members of the board and staff comprise the Belonging Committee, which focuses on both internal equity and belonging work, as well as external equity work that provides access to Miller’s funding and programming for the diversity of Oregon grantees and potential grantees.

We have a talented staff of six and operate in an accessible office in Inner Southeast Portland with off-street parking and access to public transit. Our foundation is comprised of passionate people who care deeply about the non-profit communities we serve, appreciate each other, work hard, and have fun. Staff members actively engage in a culture of celebration, including quarterly lunches and occasional staff outings, and an environment that welcomes bring-your-dog-to-work days and visits from children and other family members.

Annual Salary and Benefits‍

• Salary: $72,000 – 80,000 annually (.8 FTE/32 hours per week)
• Medical and dental insurance: 100% employer-paid employee-only medical and dental coverage, plus $350/month toward medical dependent coverage (flat amount, any number of dependents)
• Retirement benefits plan (10% contribution after first year of employment)

Qualifications

Required Competencies, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or demonstrable equivalent experience
• 5 – 8 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to apply them
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention-to-detail
• Ability to exercise initiative and contribute expertise to accomplish positive results
• Solid skills in prioritizing, organization, decision-making and time management to deliver high quality work while meeting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficiency in other Microsoft office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• QuickBooks Desktop proficiency
• Payroll processing provider proficiency (e.g., Paylocity or similar software)
• An abiding commitment to diversity, inclusion, access, and equity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit organization or foundation, including multi-year grantmaking
• Experience with investment accounting and/or financial analysis
• Experience training or supporting staff on financial processes and systems

Application Instructions

Please send a one-page (maximum) cover letter and chronological resume to our Executive Assistant Emily Barrett at emily@millerfound.org by February 13, 2026. In your cover letter, please answer these two questions in one paragraph each:

• Share an example of a financial process you improved and the impact it had.
• What financial metric or report do you believe is most valuable for leadership decision‑making, and why?

An email acknowledgement will be sent to all applicants within two business days. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within that timeframe, please contact Emily Barrett at emily@millerfound.org or 971-940-1135 (phone only; no text capability).

• All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
• The position will remain open until February 11, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Miller Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We believe our mission is strengthened by a diverse team and a culture of equity and inclusion.