Deputy Finance Director

City of Eugene • Eugene, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Eugene is seeking a Deputy Finance Director to guide financial operations and provide strategic leadership for its Finance Division. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Deputy Finance Director is the CFO’s principal partner, helps lead the division, advises City leadership and departments, and serves as the City’s Debt Manager. The position operates with a high degree of independence and exercises sound judgment and strategic initiative with minimal guidance. It provides direct and indirect leadership to a diverse team of management, administrative, professional, technical, and clerical staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. The Finance Division has 30 full-time equivalent employees and a budget of $8.5 million.

The role oversees operational aspects of the Finance Division, which may include Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Payroll, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, and treasury. It works with the CFO on Long-Range Financial Planning, bargaining, policies and procedures, and evaluation of new initiatives, including modernization efforts and revenue options. The Deputy Finance Director also serves as a finance liaison on a cross-functional leadership team guiding decisions about the City’s PeopleSoft ERP system.

As Debt Manager for the City of Eugene and the Eugene Urban Renewal Agency, the position manages debt administration and a portfolio of $66 million in outstanding debt. It evaluates financing needs, develops financing strategies for City Council approval, leads new debt issuances with external financial partners, manages existing obligations and post-issuance compliance, advises on the feasibility of proposed debt, and serves on policy teams overseeing bond funds. The position translates complex financial topics for diverse stakeholders and provides impartial, clear guidance to help the City prepare for growth, economic uncertainty, and evolving service needs.

The position is classified as Finance Director, Deputy, and is non-represented and non-exempt. The listed salary range is $125,174.40 to $169,000 annually; starting pay is determined based on relevant education and experience. The work location is 500 E 4th Ave, Eugene, Oregon. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility according to business needs. The position is open until filled, with the next application review scheduled for November 9, 2026. A background check is required.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance administration and management, public administration, and research.
• At least two years of supervisory or program management experience.
• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial topics to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience directing staff who manage multiple complex tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and strategic initiative with minimal guidance.
• Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for a government agency.
• Experience in government accounting or as a municipal auditor.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration.
• Fluency in an eligible language and successful completion of the City’s language proficiency test for eligibility for bilingual pay.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Finance Division to City departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and organizations; coordinate division activities and provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions.
• Research, mediate, and resolve technical, sensitive, or controversial inquiries, complaints, and concerns; coordinate with other program areas to support effective interdepartmental operations.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff; assign work, provide for training, investigate complaints, handle sensitive personnel matters, recommend grievance responses and disciplinary actions, and exercise full supervision over employees.
• Support and guide employees through service changes and process improvements, and ensure continuity of operations through effective systems and staff training.
• Lead day-to-day Finance Division operations, cross-divisional coordination, and execution of division priorities.
• Partner with the CFO on review, development, and implementation of the Long-Range Financial Plan and financial policies and procedures for the division and City-wide.
• Serve on the Finance Leadership Team, create the division budget, participate in developing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and act as CFO in the CFO’s absence.
• Advise departments, executive managers, and elected officials on complex financial issues, including the financial impact and organizational risk of new approaches or initiatives.
• Serve as Debt Manager for the City of Eugene and Eugene Urban Renewal Agency; review and analyze debt financing needs and develop financing strategies for City Council approval.
• Lead new debt issuances in coordination with bond counsel, financial advisors, rating agencies, and underwriters; manage existing debt obligations and post-issuance regulatory compliance.
• Work with stakeholders to develop potential revenue bond issues and advise on the feasibility of issuing debt for proposals from the City Council, staff, and public.
• Work with the CFO on bargaining, financial planning, modernization efforts, and new revenue options; serve as finance liaison to the cross-functional team guiding the PeopleSoft ERP system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive employee benefits.
• Eligible non-represented employees receive City contributions to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), including an employee contribution of 6% and the employer contribution, subject to eligibility.
• The City contributes 3% to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.
• Eligible employees may qualify for bilingual pay of up to 5% of base salary after demonstrating fluency in an eligible language and passing the City’s proficiency test.

What This Job Offers

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