Financial Manager - Part-Time Position

The Position: Cascadia Partners seeks an experienced Financial Manager to own the day-to-day financial operations of our 25-person urban planning firm. This role goes beyond bookkeeping and payroll management - the ideal candidate brings an accounting and payroll background, a sharp eye for accuracy, and the initiative to identify and improve financial processes. This is a salaried, part-time position (24 hours per week). 

In-person, fully remote, and hybrid arrangements available. Applicants located in the Portland metro area are preferred, but we welcome remote applicants based in the Pacific Time Zone.

Our Work: Cascadia Partners is a fast-growing, diverse, and multidisciplinary urban planning and real estate services firm headquartered in Portland, OR. We work on 30-40 projects across the country ranging from large-scale city plans, housing policy, and zoning code analysis. We have a focus on actionable plans that get built and solutions rooted in equitable community engagement. 

Our Values: We value diversity, equity, and inclusion on our team and in our work. We value intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning and offer professional development and frequent internal skill building courses.  We value a healthy life-work balance and offer competitive vacation and healthcare benefits. 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send monthly client invoices, track payment status, and follow up on overdue accounts
• Process monthly payroll in Rippling, including maintaining employee records and coordinating with the Operations Manager on compensation changes
• Enter bills and pay vendors on schedule; process staff expenses
• Perform revenue matching, reconciliation, and cash flow updates
• Coordinate with external accountants on monthly reconciliations and tax compliance deadlines throughout the year
• Manage insurance administration and renewals, certificate of insurance requests, business license renewals, and annual 1099 preparation for contractors
• Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records across systems
• Support Managing Partners with financial reporting and data as needed
• Identify and flag process gaps; contribute to improving financial workflows over time

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting coordination, or a comparable financial operations role
• Demonstrated accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliation; takes ownership of catching and resolving discrepancies before they escalate
• Experience processing payroll, preferably in Rippling or a comparable platform
• Experience with accounts receivable and payable, including client invoicing, vendor payments, and expense tracking
• Familiarity with basic financial controls and compliance administration, including insurance renewals, business licenses, audit preparation, and documentation practices that support audit readiness
• Comfortable working independently, managing a consistent set of recurring deadlines without close supervision, and keeping leadership informed on open items as they arise.
• Strong written communication skills, including professional correspondence with vendors, subcontractors, and external accountants
• Proven ability to work across multiple financial and administrative platforms simultaneously, and to learn new tools quickly
• Interest in exploring AI-enhanced tools to improve financial workflows - a plus!

Technical Skills

• QuickBooks Online — Required
• Rippling or comparable payroll platform — Required
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) — Required
• Adobe Acrobat — Required
• Harvest or comparable time tracking software — Preferred

Compensation, Benefits, Vacation

• Hourly, part-time (24 hours per week) with a pay rate of $34 - $36/hr (depending on experience)
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (Gold-level plan), plus dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with 3% employer match
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • 12 days starting annual paid leave (pro-rated to start date) increasing annually up to 24 days maximum
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Parental leave (availability varies by state of residence)
• Professional development stipend for training, conferences, or skill-building
• Supportive, growth-oriented culture with opportunities for mentorship and career development

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing what draws you to this role and how your specific experience and skills align with the position description at cascadia-partners.com/careers

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date of May 15, 2026.

We are stronger because of our diverse team. Women, LGBTQ+ and people of color are encouraged to apply.