Chief Financial Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; AND six (6) years of public sector financial operations management experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening, which may include criminal history, driving history, controlled substance testing, and verification of employment eligibility.
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Steady judgment.
• Clear communication.
• Collaborative approach.
• Knowledge and experience in public sector financial administration, Oregon local budget law, public finance practices, and governmental accounting standards.
• Knowledge and experience in accounting, auditing, internal controls, financial reporting, fiscal compliance, and Government Finance Officers Association best practices.
• Knowledge and experience in property tax collection, cash flow, debt administration, capital planning, and grant financial oversight.
• Knowledge and experience in budget development, forecasting, cost analysis, long-range financial planning, and financial risk assessment.
• Knowledge and experience in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, contracts, grants accounting, financial systems, and process improvement.
• Knowledge and experience in public sector leadership, supervision, performance management, personnel rules, organizational development, and healthy workplace culture.
• Ability to explain complex financial information in plain language and helping leaders weigh options, risks, and tradeoffs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant license.
• Certified Public Finance Officer credential.
• Certified Government Financial Manager credential.
• Experience as a finance director, chief financial officer, controller, treasurer, budget officer, auditor, tax collector, or similar senior public finance role.
• Experience in Oregon local government finance.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, budget systems, financial reporting systems, and process modernization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Department with integrity, clarity, accountability, and a strong public-service focus.
• Advise County leadership on financial strategy, budget development, fiscal policy, risk, compliance, and long-range planning.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, payroll, procurement, property tax and transient lodging tax collection, investment management, procurement, internal controls, audits, and fiscal compliance.
• Lead preparation, implementation, monitoring, and forecasting for the County budget in coordination with the County Administrator and departments.
• Safeguard County assets through strong financial policies, internal controls, risk awareness and transparent reporting.
• Support capital planning, debt management, grant financial oversight, financial systems, technology improvements, and major financial strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with departments, auditors, financial institutions, state agencies, community partners, professional organizations, and the public.

Benefits

• Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
• Robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement (PERS).
• Generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time).
• Holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.