Chief Financial Officer, Budget and Fiscal Administrator 2

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

This executive service position serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Oregon Department of Corrections and offers the opportunity to work at the highest levels of public service. The role follows a professional Monday–Friday schedule and generally, can accommodate for flexibility to ensure a good work/life balance. It allows for the opportunity to remote work two to three days per week. This position is well-suited for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where the workload can occasionally extend beyond 40 hours per week and weekends. The position involves addressing highly complex, sensitive, and politically significant issues that have meaningful impact across the state. Success in this role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders, including agency staff and leadership, other state agencies, local governments, the Governor’s Office, partners, providers, and community representatives.

Requirements

• Nine years of management experience; OR six years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Senior executive leadership experience in complex organizations, preferably within government or corrections; experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or equivalent is highly valued.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale finance, procurement, or administrative functions, aligning multiple teams and resources to advance organizational strategy and outcomes.
• Deep understanding of state budgeting and legislative processes, including fund-type constraints and fiscal accountability requirements.
• Strong record of collaborative leadership, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and integrate equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices into decision-making.
• Experience overseeing grants, contracts, and fiscal programs, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective delivery.

Responsibilities

• Providing executive leadership for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, directing and supporting four subordinate managers and ensuring fiscal programs, services, and operations meet all state and federal requirements.
• Leading the development, execution, and oversight of the agency’s multi-billion-dollar budget, including forecasting resource needs, managing fund limitations, overseeing debt management and bond issuance, and clearly communicating the agency’s fiscal position in executive and legislative settings.
• Delivering high-level fiscal analysis and strategic recommendations related to budget policy, legislative initiatives, and organizational priorities to the Director, the Governor’s Office, the Department of Administrative Services, the Legislative Fiscal Office, and the Legislature throughout the legislative session.
• Guiding capacity management and long-range planning efforts to ensure sufficient and appropriate housing, treatment, and program space for adults in custody, while identifying emerging trends to inform budget development and long-term facility planning and construction schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive