Employer: Clackamas County
Finance Director
Located in:Oregon City, OR
Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Hybrid
Salary:$172,080-$232,306/yr
Posted 1 days ago
Minimum Qualifications
- At least nine (9) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in local government finance, accounting, budgeting, and auditing that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
- At least three (3) years of that experience must have been in a leadership or program management role with full supervisory responsibilities
- Experience overseeing large, complex public-sector financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and fiscal policy development
- Experience presenting complex financial information to executive leadership, governing bodies, and public stakeholders
- Experience demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills in a leadership role, including the ability to convey information effectively through presentations to individuals, small groups, and large audiences, including elected officials
- Experience working in a unionized environment, including knowledge of labor relations procedures
Preferences
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other relevant fields of study
- Five (5) or more years of demonstrated experience in all areas of finance, including budget, payroll, general accounting (including accounts payable and receivable), grants administration, contract management, debt management, cost allocation, and financi
- Executive-level leadership experience in a large county or municipal government finance operations
Summary
Clackamas County seeks a strategic finance executive to serve as Director of the Department of Finance, leading countywide financial operations and ensuring long-term fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability.
As a member of the Executive Management Team, the Director oversees budgeting, accounting, payroll, financial reporting, procurement, debt management, grants, and audit coordination while helping guide policy and executive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong public-sector finance expertise, executive leadership experience, and the ability to balance fiscal stewardship with collaboration and community needs.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial future of one of Oregon’s most dynamic counties while supporting essential public services and strengthening public trust through sound financial management and transparent leadership.
For detailed information and to apply online, please visit our website.
Position
Work Arrangement
Hybrid—both office and work from home