Chief Financial Officer

State of Oregon

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Budget and Fiscal Manager 3 – Chief Financial Officer Salem, OR – OYA Equitable Center (Hybrid Optional) Be a leader in changing juvenile justice through positive human development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and youth reformation systems. OYA is hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position is responsible for OYA’s Financial Services team consisting of twenty-five staff from Budget, Procurement, Accounting, and Payroll. They directly manage the Deputy CFO, the budget team, and the procurement team manager. Financial Services are essential in ensuring the effective delivery of statewide financial services to OYA stakeholders, including employees, youth, facilities, camps, parole and probation offices, contracted residential programs, and county juvenile departments. OYA’s CFO provides critical support and guidance through budget development, budget execution, general accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, purchasing, and grant awarding/tracking for a $561.3 million state and federal funds budget. Our CFO serves as the agency’s senior financial adviser, advising the Assistant Director of Business Services, the Director, and the Director’s Office. The person in this position must have a strong competency in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). They will lead by increasing workforce diversity, identifying and eliminating systemic barriers. They will be a part of the OYA Joint Management Team that promotes equitable experiences and develops a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members, youth, and stakeholders. They will be an active contributor in building an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of people and actualizing the agency’s vision that youth who leave OYA go on to lead productive crime-free lives. For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Requirements

• Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.
• Four years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to align financial strategies with the agency’s long-term goals and mission: Develops and implements financial plans that directly support strategic priorities, ensure fiscal sustainability, and advance the agency’s core mission over both short- and long-term horizons.
• Deep understanding of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and State of Oregon procurement: Applies comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting standards, budget development, financial forecasting, and state procurement rules to ensure compliance, accuracy, and effective use of public resources.
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and collaborate across programs: Provides clear direction, mentorship, and accountability within finance teams while working closely with program leaders and stakeholders to support informed decision-making and shared organizational goals.
• Comfortable with learning new systems and improving existing systems: Quickly adapts to new financial, reporting, and enterprise systems while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve data quality and usability.
• Skilled at identifying financial and operational risks: Proactively analyzes financial data, internal controls, and operational processes to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and strengthen overall organizational resilience.
• Communicates complex financial concepts in a clear, actionable way: Translates detailed financial information into concise, understandable insights that support leadership, staff, and stakeholders in making informed and timely decisions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education.
• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees