Position Title: CFO
Location: Bend, Oregon - In Person
Status: Full-Time
Benefits: Competitive Salary, 401(k), Health Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off
At Shepherd’s House Ministries, we believe in meeting people exactly where they are—with compassion, dignity, and grace. We offer food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and supportive programs for individuals facing life-controlling challenges. Our mission is to break cycles of pain by healing hearts and transforming lives.
We create grace-filled environments where every person is welcomed, valued, and encouraged to pursue meaningful life change at their own pace. Through supportive services, innovative programs, and a deeply caring team, we walk alongside each individual on their journey—reflecting the transformative love of God in all we do.
This position has a BFOQ to be faith aligned.
We are seeking a passionate and mission-driven Chief Financial Officer to help expand the impact of Shepherd’s House Ministries across all sites and advance this life-changing work.
The CFO reports to the CEO and provides leadership and oversight of finance, risk management, and grant accounting for Shepherd’s House Ministries. This role directs the organization’s financial affairs, including preparation of financial reports and oversight of the annual operating budget and finance staff. The CFO establishes and achieves financial goals aligned with SHM’s mission and serves as a Christ-centered ambassador within the organization and community.
Strategic Work Expectations:
Shall strive for and embody honesty, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, gentleness, hospitality of spirit, and the deep love of Jesus in word and deed, leading with humility, compassion, and self-awareness. Will work towards having a teachable spirit and a willingness to learn. Collaborate in partnership with leadership, advisors and coworkers to contribute to and carry out the Shepherds House Ministries strategy and goals. Job Duties:
Model Christ-centered leadership, demonstrating integrity, humility, compassion, and spiritual maturity in all interactions. Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with SHM’s mission, ensuring organizational sustainability and stewardship. Lead the development and oversight of the Annual Operating Budget in partnership with the CEO and Directors. Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Development, and Grant teams on proactive financial planning, forecasting, and revenue strategy. Deliver timely, accurate financial analysis, projections, and executive-level reporting to the CEO and Board. Establish and monitor investment strategies and financial policies in coordination with the Finance Committee. Oversee organizational cash flow, forecasting, and long-term financial health. Lead and develop the Finance Department, including hiring, supervision, performance management, and team development. Ensure strong internal controls, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance (local, state, and federal). Oversee annual audit processes and serve as primary liaison to external auditors and the Board Finance Committee. Develop, update, and enforce accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit best practices. Represent SHM with financial institutions, auditors, public officials, and strategic partners. Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, financial systems, and operational processes to ensure accountability and efficiency. Compliance with SHM’s Employee Handbook and organizational policies. Attends all -staff meetings and trainings Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Business, Finance, or Management (Master’s highly preferred) 7 years’ experience working in finance and business with increasing responsibility; previous experience with a Rescue Mission, non-profit and/or urban ministry setting strongly desired. CPA highly desired 5 years of management/supervisory experience; previous executive leadership within Rescue Mission environment preferred Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted Spiritual & Professional Qualities:
Ability to remain flexible and adapt well. Work well in a team environment and be able to accept input as well as supervisory guidance. Able and willing to interact with shelter guests in a compassionate and respectful manner. Knowledgeable and empathetic to the needs of the poor and suffering. Able to maintain a positive, professional, Christ-like manner with all donors, staff, guests, and volunteers. Working Conditions
Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%
Work in a typical office environment – Continuously Prolonged mental acuity – Frequently Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and document review. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms. Ability to review detailed financial documents, spreadsheets, and reports for extended periods. Occasional lifting of office materials up to 20 lbs. (files, boxes of records, audit materials). Ability to move between office spaces, meeting rooms, and various ministry sites. Visual acuity sufficient to read financial reports, computer screens, and detailed documentation. Cognitive ability to perform complex financial analysis, strategic forecasting, and risk assessment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the People Team.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Shepherd’s House Ministries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Shepherd’s House Ministries is formed and filed as 501c3, as such there are certain positions under ministry privately funded programs that require faith alignment as a BFOQ.
