Financial Manger (Accounting Manager 2)

The Accounting Manager 2 serves as a key leader within the Office of Financial Services, providing oversight of statewide receipting operations for ODHS and OHA. This position ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of agency funds while maintaining strong internal controls and alignment with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations. 

As part of the OFS leadership team, this position provides executive-level financial leadership and consultation to agency leadership, represents ODHS and OHA in financial policy discussions, supports audit readiness and compliance, and builds strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. 

This role directly impacts the agency’s ability to manage cash flow, maintain financial integrity, meet audit standards, and ensure continuity of services to Oregonians. 

Primary Duties 

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer service, team performance, strategic planning, communication, and process improvement 

• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, GAAP, and internal control standards 

• Lead and support staff through coaching, development, performance management, and workforce planning 

• Manage workload distribution and operational priorities across the unit 

• Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff; address performance and employee relations matters as needed 

• Evaluate service quality through analysis of reports, performance metrics, and stakeholder feedback 

• Allocate and adjust resources to meet changing operational and program needs 

Minimum Qualifications 

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR
• Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Essential Attributes 

 We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following essential attributes: 

• Demonstrated ability to apply governmental accounting principles and internal controls within complex, highly regulated environments. 

• Experience leading, developing, and managing teams, including coaching staff, managing performance, and fostering an inclusive and accountable work environment. 

•  Ability to analyze complex financial data, systems, and processes to inform decision-making and provide clear financial guidance. 

• Proven ability to navigate complex financial and operational challenges, identify solutions, and implement effective outcomes. 

• Experience ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and audit requirements, and translating policy into practice. 

• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to a variety of audiences. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departments, agencies, stakeholders, and employees. 

• Experience exercising sound judgment, discretion, and initiative in high-impact decision-making environments. 

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Your cover letter should answer how you meet the essential attributes and how your experience makes you the best candidate for the position. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history. 

•  Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. 

• 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. 

Working Conditions 

• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three (3) days in-office per week. 

• Work includes managing multiple priorities, responding to time-sensitive financial issues, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.  

• May involve presentations, collaboration across agencies, and occasional travel to the Portland office. 

•  If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.  

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. 

Benefits 

•  ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning. 

• Cost of Living Adjustments. 

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range). 

• Amazing benefits package.  

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  

Employment Preference  

 Veterans’ preference: 

• Veterans’ preference information. 

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application. 

General Information  

•  This is a ​permanent​, ​full-time​ position and is ​a Management Service, Supervisory position and is not represented by a union. ​  

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.  

Contact Information  

 We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.  

 The recruiter for this position is ​Surbhi Singh​. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ#

• Email: ​CRYSTAL.R.MARION@odhs.oregon.gov​ 

• Phone (call or text): 503-752-0398