Angela Gibson
Angela is a seasoned financial leader with 20+ years of experience in financial management and strategic insight primarily for non-profits. She excels in financial analysis, budgeting, and allocation plans to drive mission-driven goals.
Angela thrives on implementing financial best practices, streamlining processes, and change management. Her expertise encompasses financial reporting standards, compliance, and grant management, enabling efficient navigation of complex financial landscapes.
Motivated by a commitment to help make the world a better place, Angela believes informed financial decision-making is crucial for driving social change. She is dedicated to helping nonprofits maximize resources for sustainable outcomes.
Angela collaborates and communicates effectively with executives and board members, offering strategic financial guidance and developing realistic forecasts aligned with an organization's mission and vision. She also understands information needs at all levels of an organization and makes sure that proposed solutions consider all stakeholders.
As an Interim or Fractional Financial leader, Angela fosters collaboration, empowers staff, and promotes cross-functional teamwork to achieve organizational objectives. In her last role as CFO, Angela successfully led a 50+member finance and accounting team at The Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. There, she ensured compliance and managed financials encompassing over 10 different programs spread across 14+ locations. As a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, she contributed valuable insights.
Angela’s experience in past roles such as Controller give her an eye for detail and her collaborative nature enables her to create connections with other leaders, even in short-term or part-time project-based roles.
Angela has a BS in Accounting from Portland State University and a BA in English and Music from Washington State University. She is also an Enrolled Agent and a Licensed Tax Consultant in the State of Oregon. When Angela is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and fur-kids, hiking, reading, and doing yardwork projects.
