Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$106,057.90 - $159,087.14 AnnualDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
Temporary With BenefitsExemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
This Work Matters!
This position is open until filled. For best consideration apply early (Initial review will take place on 02/17/2026)
This temporary work of class assignment is expected to last up to six months.
This position is responsible for providing senior leadership, directing all aspects of the department’s budget activities, providing leadership on policy, strategy, fiscal compliance, and quality improvement, representing the division and department to internal and external stakeholders. This position plans, directs and manages department-wide budget functions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, particularly written, and have a strong interest in budget law and County budget procedures. This position holds significant amounts of confidential information and must professionally represent the Health Department throughout the County. The Financial and Business Management division is committed to centering equity in policy and practice and in service to the Health Department’s value of racial equity and its mission to reduce health disparities. Every division employee has a responsibility for promoting equity. This is a temporary position, which may lead to a permanent role.
As the WOC Finance Specialist Senior/Senior Grant Accounting Specialist , you will:
Manage and administer department budget functions, and develop and implement program and strategic planning
Develop, implement, and assist in creating policies, procedures, and business practices, including procedures for new regulatory requirements, and recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements
Evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance of the Budget Team
Serve on the Business and Financial Management Division's management team to guide department policy and direction
Ensure compliance with County budget/financial rules
Oversee the functionality of systems to provide executive leadership with necessary information for guidance
Work with the department management team on implementing strategies to assess organizational challenges and support change
Direct and approve the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce
Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff, including mentoring, coaching, development, discipline, and evaluations
Advise on complex and sensitive concerns and issues; support innovation by providing opportunities and support for new solutions
Perform the most difficult assignments, applying advanced subject knowledge and exercising significant independent judgment that affects the Health Department budget and departmental programs/services
Provide executive consultation to Department and County decision-makers and stakeholders
Negotiate service issues with internal service providers
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in a section is labeled as required. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be as noted below. All non-traditional education,training and experience will be evaluated.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of application/ resume and cover letter for minimum qualifications and all required attachments. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Supplemental questions
Phone screen
Oral exam
Consideration of top candidates
Background, reference, and education checks
Required: The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume
A cover letter that expands on your resume, addresses how you qualify for the position and why you are interested in the role.
A writing sample that demonstrates your ability to clearly summarize complex financial information for non technical audiences
Note: The application (resume and cover letter) should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.
Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This hourly position is not eligible for overtime.
Type: Non Represented
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm flexible
Routine Telework: This position is designated as “routine telework,” meaning you will be working remotely (from home); a hybrid schedule also is available. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is the Glady McCoy Building located at 619 NW 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97209.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Dan RyanEmail:
daniel.ryan@multco.usPhone:
+1 (971) 5001690Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
9336 - Finance Manager