<p>Robert Half is searching for a <strong>Program Manager </strong>who can support a gas company based in Portland, OR. This position is a <strong>contract to hire (6 months)</strong> opportunity that is Hybrid, requiring 2 days onsite. Apply today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Duties</strong></p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 months to hire</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday - Friday 8A-5P</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid - 2 days onsite minimum</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee large-scale, complex projects or programs, ensuring timely delivery of results and alignment with strategic objectives.</li><li>Manage and coordinate project teams, including internal staff, external consultants, and other stakeholders, to achieve program goals.</li><li>Develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables using established tools and templates.</li><li>Identify, manage, and resolve interdependencies between projects while collaborating with other project managers and stakeholders</li><li>Conduct thorough analyses to estimate costs, track budgets, and ensure financial accountability throughout the program lifecycle.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective operating models, engaging with key stakeholders and steering committees to facilitate smooth program execution.</li><li>Define resource needs and negotiate with managers to ensure the availability and allocation of required resources.</li><li>Build and maintain vendor relationships, aligning schedules, costs, and deliverables with overarching project plans.</li><li>Monitor and address project risks, issues, and changes, adhering to established policies and escalation protocols.</li><li>Ensure accurate and complete documentation for all project-related activities, adhering to organizational standards.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the migration of our Ellucian Colleague system from on-premises to a SaaS platform.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact with Ellucian and other vendors, acting as the central hub for stakeholder communications.</li><li>Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with milestones over an estimated 24-month timeline.</li><li>Lead and facilitate regular project meetings with internal teams and the Ellucian implementation team.</li><li>Oversee data migration, validation, and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., LMS, financial tools).</li><li>Implement project controls for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality management.</li><li>Collaborate with functional leaders to evaluate, streamline, and improve business processes.</li><li>Lead change management efforts, including campus communications and end-user readiness.</li><li>Develop and execute training strategies for administrative users, faculty, and staff.</li><li>Manage cutover planning, go-live execution, and post-launch stabilization.</li><li>Provide regular status reports and escalate risks to the Executive Steering Committee.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Business Systems Analyst in Beaverton, Oregon. The Business Analyst 3 operates with minimal oversight to support initiatives across all departments. This role involves coordinating with vendors, partners, architects, project managers, and agile team members to facilitate meetings, manage structured communications, and organize virtual sessions to elicit and document requirements.</p><p>The analyst applies SMART criteria and a balance of productive skepticism and scrutiny to analyze current and proposed processes, document gaps, and support projects. Responsibilities include creating user stories in TFS, gathering and organizing user feedback, and developing supporting documentation such as workflows, mapping documents, SQL queries, mockups, and SharePoint pages.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Requirements & Documentation</p><ul><li>Elicit and document business and technical requirements.</li><li>Create user stories, use cases, acceptance criteria, and mockups.</li><li>Develop process workflows, mapping documents, and change requests.</li><li>Write SQL queries and document batch jobs and security configurations.</li></ul><p>Agile Team Participation</p><ul><li>Serve as an active member of a Scrum or Kanban team.</li><li>Attend and contribute to agile ceremonies: standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and stakeholder prioritizations.</li><li>Ensure team commitments are met and advocate for continuous improvement in velocity and quality.</li></ul><p>Quality Assurance Collaboration</p><ul><li>Lead or support creation of test plans, test scripts, and test data.</li><li>Analyze test results, enter bugs, and coordinate remediation.</li><li>Use MTM for manual and automated testing.</li></ul><p>Communication & Mentorship</p><ul><li>Mentor team members in communication, presentation, and documentation.</li><li>Assist others in forming and delivering effective communication.</li><li>Coach on grammar, logical flow, and audience-appropriate content.</li></ul><p>Innovation & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Lead efforts to innovate and improve departmental processes and best practices.</li><li>Foster open, honest, and respectful communication within the team.</li></ul><p>Essential Functions</p><ul><li>Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Take initiative in resolving procedural, functional, and interpersonal issues.</li><li>Support high-quality deliverables through thorough testing and analysis.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of the agile work environment.</li></ul><p>Major Challenges</p><ul><li>Collaborating across teams in a highly regulated, fast-paced, and technically evolving environment.</li><li>Managing multiple simultaneous solutions that deliver high-quality business value.</li></ul><p>Additional Information</p><ul><li>On-Call/After-Hours Support: Required</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller with strong project management capabilities for a client in Hillsboro, OR. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with a robust accounting background and expertise in managing systems and processes. The role will require leadership, documentation development, and global collaboration to enhance financial policies and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and oversee project management initiatives within the accounting domain, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery.</p><p>• Develop, revise, and maintain accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and clarity.</p><p>• Create and update technical documentation, including workpapers, project status reports, and management reporting.</p><p>• Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to support the implementation of updated fiscal policies and procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with global teams to align processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with DCAA standards.</p><p>• Act as a key contributor to the growth and development of the business systems group.</p><p>• Independently run projects with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.</p>
<p>Sue Sumrell is looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to join our growing client with an amazing culture! In this role, you will oversee critical accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.</p><p><br></p><p>This company has above average benefits and work culture! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• GAAP compliant project costing accounting and WIP schedules</p><p>• Accounting for multiple projects.</p><p>• Prepare and record journal entries to reflect business transactions.</p><p>• Conduct account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Analyze revenue streams and ensure compliance with ASC 606 standards - revenue methods and structures.</p><p>• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint software to manage financial data and reporting.</p><p>• Oversee project accounting processes, ensuring proper allocation of costs and resources.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting procedures.</p><p>• Become the subject matter expert and trainer for their accounting software, which will be upgraded.</p><p><br></p><p>Please contact Sue Sumrell and email your resume directly to sue.sumrell!roberthalf.c0m</p>
<p>We are looking for multiple experienced Medical Billers/Collections Specialists for a remote, 6-month project. This is a long-term contract position offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to operational processes and ensure the accuracy of financial transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards in accounts receivable management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and monitor accounts receivable transactions with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate billing, collections, and reconciliations.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoicing or payment issues.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for auditing purposes.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operational processes.</p><p>• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Utilize software systems, including NIS, to manage and track receivables effectively.</p><p>• Generate reports and summaries to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to efficiency initiatives.</p><p>• Adhere to company policies and compliance regulations in all financial operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a meticulous and organized Reconciliations Clerk to join our client's team on a contract basis in Tualatin, Oregon. This position focuses on ensuring accurate financial data entry, account coding, and journal adjustments for multiple accounts. If you thrive in a detail-oriented environment and have experience with the accounts payable process, this role is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter financial data accurately.</p><p>• Assign and code transactions appropriately to relevant accounts.</p><p>• Prepare and execute journal entries to adjust incorrect account coding.</p><p>• Generate accounts payable voucher entries for invoices, ensuring proper coding.</p><p>• Maintain precise records of all transactions to support financial accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve discrepancies in project financials.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, such as Deltek, to streamline processes and ensure efficiency.</p><p>• Provide assistance in reconciling accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.</p>
<p>Sue Sumrell is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the integrity of accounting processes for our growing client. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in construction accounting, financial reporting, and cost management to drive informed decision-making and maintain compliance. </p><p><br></p><p>This position is open due to growth! Excellent benefits, compensation and work environment!</p><p><br></p><p>• Supervise and manage all aspects of construction accounting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards.</p><p>• Oversee work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and analyze project costs to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain detailed job cost reports to monitor budget performance and profitability.</p><p>• Ensure timely preparation and filing of Form 1099 for compliance with tax regulations.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive cash flow reports to support financial planning and resource allocation.</p><p>• Lead the preparation of accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.</p><p>• Manage monthly close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance and improve operational efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with policies.</p><p>• Assist in financial audits and prepare necessary documentation to support audit requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Please contact Sue Sumrell and email your resume directly to [email protected]</p>
