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Employer: TriMet

Chief Financial Officer

CPFO preferred

Located in:Portland, OR

Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Fully in-office

Salary:$247,545-$371,363/yr

Posted 1 days ago

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ten (10) years of financial or administrative experience in a financial institution, government agency, or private corporation at the senior management level are required.
  • Five (5) years of management experience are required.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required.

Preferences

  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or other related certification such as the CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) or CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer) is preferred.

Summary

TriMet is seeking an experienced and strategic finance executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the General Manager and advising the Board of Directors, the CFO leads TriMet’s financial functions, helps ensure long-term fiscal sustainability for the District and shapes the financial future of Oregon's largest transit agency

This position oversees budgeting, accounting, treasury, investments, grants, procurement, revenue operations, risk management, debt programs, and internal controls. The CFO also serves as a key advisor to the General Manager and Board of Directors and plays an important leadership role in ongoing organizational initiatives, including an ERP replacement project.

The ideal candidate will bring senior management-level leadership experience in public sector, transit, infrastructure, or similarly complex organizations. Knowledge of municipal finance, capital planning, debt issuance, and Oregon budget practices is highly valued. A bachelor’s degree is required; CPA, CGFM, CPFO, or related credentials are preferred.

Based in Portland, Oregon, this is an in-person first role focused on collaboration, service, and operational excellence.

Interested candidates are invited to reach out to learn more about this opportunity by calling Emily Alkek at 971-610-6100.

Position

Work Arrangement

Fully in-office

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