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Finance Manager

Samoa Pacific Development Corporation Oregon $65,000-$80,000
Executive Full Time

Job Details

Title: Finance Manager

Status: Full-time, exempt

Compensation: $70,000 annually plus 90% employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; OregonSaves retirement plan; monthly cell phone stipend; and paid time off including paid holidays and office closure during the winter holidays.

Location: Hybrid, must be able to commute to office in Portland, OR at least 3 days out of the week. The office is open M-F from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with occasional work in the evenings and on weekends.

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Finance Assistant

Posted: October 10, 2025

The Finance Manager manages core accounting functions such as payroll and tax reporting, budget development, and audit preparation to ensure SPDC’s financial operations run smoothly and transparently. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting, enjoy variety, adapt quickly, and value learning on the job. This position works closely with the Executive Director, the Operations & Program Manager and Grant Writer to maintain fiscal integrity while supporting programs and services that directly benefit SPDC and the community we serve.

SPDC currently serves as the fiscal sponsor for three other Pacific Islander organizations: Oregon Pacific Islander Coalition (OPIC), Pacific Islander Student Alliance (PISA), and Pacific Climate Warriors (PCW). In addition to SPDC’s financial operations, the Finance Manager will support SPDC’s fiscally sponsored organization's financial operations.

 

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

This position will be open until filled.


Submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Dr. Jacinta Galea’i, Executive Director, to adminis@samoapdx.org with your name and the position title in the subject line.


Address:          Samoa Pacific Development Corporation

                7820 NE Holman St. Ste B-1, Portland, OR 97218

 

Samoa Pacific Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and encourages diversity and equity in all the organization’s work. Does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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