Budget and Financial Analyst

Benton County•Corvallis, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides budget and financial support to both the Health Department and Benton and Linn Community Health Centers. These two areas represent the largest portion of the County budget with a biennial budget of approximately $120 million and includes nearly 300 FTE. The goal of this position is to help the Health Department and Community Health Centers reach their specific goals and objectives, while still maintaining a high degree of accountability, compliance, and financial efficiency. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is part of the Financial Service Department management team in developing, implementing and maintaining strategic initiatives related to internal controls, process improvement, and risk management that have an impact on the entire County. The Financial Services Department is developing a culture of innovation and process improvement thinking. This enables its staff to develop their own ideas and be problem solvers. The department encourages a work-life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid schedule as well as an opportunity for paid professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance
2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or budget analysis and/or management.
At least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
A cover letter is required.
Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Intermediate skill level using enterprise-wide accounting software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in grant and/or government accounting.
Experience or familiarity with budget or finance specific to public health, behavioral health, and/or medical care programs.
Advanced degree or certification.
Good skills in development, analyzing, and/or monitoring complex budgets and financial statements.

Responsibilities

Provides budget and financial support to the Health Department and Benton and Linn Community Health Centers.
Develops, implements, and maintains strategic initiatives related to internal controls, process improvement, and risk management.
Works with a variety of people.
Helps the Health Department and Community Health Centers reach their specific goals and objectives while maintaining accountability, compliance, and financial efficiency.

Benefits

10 Paid Holidays
64 Personal Leave Hours
2 Floating Holidays
8 hours of vacation accrual every month
Sick leave
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account contributions
Wellness program
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000)
100% employer-paid coverage for Life ($50,000)
100% employer-paid Long Term Disability coverage
Retirement contribution of 6% of salary towards Oregon PERS after 6 months of employment
Deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of salary
Opportunity for a hybrid schedule
Opportunity for paid professional development
Two salary raises within the first year (at 6 months and 1 year anniversary, performance dependent)