Waste Prevention Environmental Services (WPES) Finance Manager

Oregon Metro•Metro Regional Center, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The Finance Department provides Metro with the financial, administrative, regulatory, and operational services that support sound stewardship of public resources. As the Waste Prevention & Environmental Services (WPES) Finance Manager, you will serve as a key member of Metro's financial leadership team, partnering closely with WPES leaders to provide strategic financial guidance that supports critical environmental, waste prevention, and sustainability programs. In this highly collaborative role, you will help shape financial decisions by leading budget development, financial forecasting, analysis, fee and revenue modeling, labor and unit costing, capital project financial management, and long-term fund balance planning. Beyond financial oversight, you will act as a trusted advisor to department leadership, translating complex financial information into actionable insights that support organizational goals and operational success. You will also lead and develop a talented team of analysts and specialists responsible for contracts, accounts payable, revenue recognition, and internal controls, ensuring financial integrity and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellent customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field, and Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting and accounting, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity, or Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a union an environment.
Previous experience working with Peoplesoft and NEOGOV.
Experience in cost accounting, microeconomics modeling and cost analysis.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft) and grant-funded programs.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Certification or additional training in financial management or public sector finance (e.g., CGFM, CPFO, or similar).

Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets, working closely with department program managers and Finance staff.
Serve as a key member of the WPES management team and trusted advisor on financial, operational, and strategic matters.
Manage the departmental adherence and compliance to procurement and internal accounting policies, Metro agency objectives, and the achievement of departmental goals.
Provide full supervisory leadership for assigned staff, including hiring, performance management, training, and team development.
Provide analysis and recommendations related to existing and proposed WPES programs and initiatives, including budget variance reports, financial forecasting, profit/loss evaluations, pro forma statements and legislative proposals.
Manage various revenue, funding requirements and expenses from waste tonnage activity.
Develop departmental fees for operational and regional activity cost recovery. This includes Regional System Fee, waste disposal fees charged at Metro stations and others as directed. Presentation of fees to departmental and agency leadership and external stakeholders is required for transparency and annual adoption.
Ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, audit schedules, and grant billing.
Supports operating contracts, the stations’ point of sale system and other departmental systems (grants, PowerBI, etc) as needed.