Chief Financial Officer (Budget and Fiscal Administrator 1)

Initial Posting Date:

01/16/2026

Application Deadline:

02/02/2026

Agency:

Employment Department

Salary Range:

$9,370 - $14,494

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Chief Financial Officer (Budget and Fiscal Administrator 1)

Job Description:

*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional business acumen and a commitment to stewardship of organizational resources. The ideal candidate will excel in clear and impactful communication, foster innovation to drive growth, and engage intentionally with stakeholders to build strong partnerships. As a mentor and developer of talent, the CFO will inspire and empower teams, cultivating a culture of excellence and collaboration. If you are passionate about leading with integrity and shaping the financial future of our organization, we invite you to apply.

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs the Administrative Business Services (ABS) of the agency including Accounting Services, Agency Budget Management, Property and Risk Management Services, and Procurement Services.  

The CFO ensures timely implementation of and compliance with:

• all budget and financial reporting and record-keeping in conformance with Federal and State actuarial, financial, accounting, and business process laws, requirements, and standards.
• all Oregon OSHA laws and requirements.
• all Department of Administrative Services' property and risk, asset, and procurement policy and requirements.

The CFO advises, strategizes, collaborates, and leads with the Director, Deputy Director, Division Directors, and other managers on short and long-term financial objectives, and on customer service delivery of shared services within the Department. As a member of the Executive Team, the CFO proposes, analyzes, adopts, and implements policy and continuous improvement efforts to ensure sound fiscal management and to support overall business operations of the Department as well as provides leadership and direct management to five subordinate managers: The agency Budget Manager (Budget and Fiscal Manager-2), the Financial Services Manager (Accounting Manager-2), Property and Risk Manager (Construction and Facility Maintenance 2), Procurement Manager (Procurement Manager 2) and Deputy CFO (Budget and Fiscal Manager-3). In addition to subordinate managers, the CFO also directly manages an Executive Support Specialist 2, Operational Policy Analyst 2, two Economists 4, and an Economist 3.

The CFO works directly with the Legislative senior advisor team and the Communications Director to coordinate the development and preparation of presentations for legislative consideration of the Department’s biennial budget of $4+ billion ($694+ million operating budget) and approximately 1900 employees and monitors the execution of the legislatively adopted budget.

The CFO is responsible, as a member of management, for the implementation of the Department’s Affirmative Action Plan and fulfilling the agency’s affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and responsibilities.  

For a full Position Description, please click here.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of management experience; OR two years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience implementing budgets with both accountability and strategic vision
• Proven experience building teams and supervising mid- senior level managers
• Experience building relationships across agency divisions and sections
• Experience presenting and explaining all aspects of the CFOs portfolio to senior agency leaders
• Excellent leadership skills including emphasis on equity and inclusion principles
• Demonstrated experience using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Oregon Accounting Manual (OAM)
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial accounting and procurement standards and systems such as R*STARS, ORBITS and ORPICS (system processes and functions, operational activities, policies, and procedures)
  • R*STARS (Relational Statewide Accounting and Reporting System); ORBITS (Oregon Budget Information Tracking System); ORPICS (Oregon Position Information Control System) and Oregon Public Contracting Code (ORS Chapters 279A, 279B, and 279C).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
• Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Required: Attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages and clearly addresses all desired attributes under the “What We Are Looking For” section above in order to be considered. You may address your cover letter to Karen Humelbaugh, Deputy Director. Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.
• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.
• Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.
• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• This position is management service and is not represented by a union.
• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS‑qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
• Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary placement upon hire.
• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I‑9 acceptable documents (See page 2) for employment verification.

IN-STATE HYBRID WORK INFORMATION:

Candidates may be approved for hybrid work. Hybrid work suitability is evaluated based upon business needs at the time of hire. Hybrid work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

• Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington) within 30 days from date of hire.
• Be able to report to the Salem office regularly (on average 1-2 times per week).  
• Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
• Have a private workspace.
• Maintain good standing (i.e., no performance or attendance issues).

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK:

The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Record Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions. Note: This position has been designated to have authorized access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). To verify identification, the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check which may require a fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION & HELPFUL LINKS:

If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947‑1289; EmployeeServices@employ.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.

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