Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$41.51 - $51.03 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
Regular RepresentedExemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
December 02, 2025
The Opportunity:
This Work Matters!
We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.
Finance and Business Management is responsible for supporting the Health Department mission and goals by providing high quality and complex professional accounting, budgeting, auditing and grants management functions for the department. The Finance Reporting Senior will prepare reports that ensure compliance and financial solvency of programs connected with these divisions. This position will assist the department in “What if” analysis to ensure that programs are able to meet the changing needs of the community we serve. In this role, you will operate under general direction collecting, analyzing, and reporting on complex financial information, provided by internal and external partners, ensuring all financial information provided complies with Health Department, County, State and or Federal requirements. Additionally, this position provides support and technical assistance to other Business Services functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and responding to audits. The Finance Reporting Senior is responsible for managing the largest, most varied, and technically complex portfolio of grants and/or contracts within the Health Department’s Grants Management unit, including grant programs that are highly politically visible and highly likely to be selected for the annual Single Audit.
As the Finance Reporting Senior, you will:
Perform complex professional accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial analysis, contracts and grants management for internal and external partners.
Prepare reports, exhibits and other supporting documents to detail financial soundness, compliance with appropriate laws, grant/ funding and contract requirements, and regulations.
Review and interpret current, new, proposed, or revised laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to determine their financial impact on assigned operating area, work functions, programs and/or grants.
Independently evaluate current work processes in the Grants and Contracts Management units; identify existing problems and improve opportunities.
Develop and implement new grant reporting templates; provide direction to contracts staff for appropriate processes, reporting, and compliance.
Independently prepare, monitor, and audit financial plans for assigned programs and make recommendations to senior managers.
Investigate, research, and audit program activities and agencies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, financial ethicality of transactions and operations.
Interpret current, new, or proposed policies and procedures to ensure compliance and determine financial impacts of adjustments.
Develop complex program budgets; monitor and report to senior managers and program managers on adherence to the budget.
Advise and recommend budget adjustments, or changes in program activities to ensure compliance with budgetary appropriations.
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, inefficiencies/waste, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Provide functional and technical supervision to grants management and/ or contract staff in supervisor’s absence; act as primary trainer of new grants management and/or contracts staff.
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 or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/ training equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, finance, or a related field
Three (3) to six (6) years of progressively responsible financial analysis, advanced level professional accounting or fiscal/grants management experience
Must pass a reference check
Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Skill to apply and adapt established accounting principles and procedures to a variety of County fiscal applications
Experience or ability to synthesize data in order to independently solve problems or formulate recommendations
Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain accurate reports and records
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this 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 minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Background, reference, and education checks
Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
A completed online application.
A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.
A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position, why you are interested in the role, and how you will apply an equity lens in this role.
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 DETAILS:
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non Exempt
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 Gladys McCoy Building, 619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204.
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:
Chandra MontgomeryEmail:
chandra.montgomery@multco.usPhone:
+1 (503) 9884733 x84733Application 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:
6032 - Finance Specialist Senior