<p>Description</p> <p>Clackamas County seeks a strategic finance executive to serve as Director of the Department of Finance, a pivotal leadership role that ensures the county's financial integrity, transparency, and long-term fiscal health.</p> <p>As a key member of the County's Executive Management Team, the Director provides enterprise-wide leadership for all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, financial reporting, grants administration, debt management, procurement, and audit coordination. This role is both deeply technical and highly strategic, balancing rigorous financial stewardship with the ability to guide policy, inform executive decision-making, and support the county's mission to provide effective local government services that support safe, healthy, and thriving communities.</p> <p>The Opportunity</p> <p>The Department of Finance plays a central role in ensuring county government operates with integrity, efficiency, and accountability. Its mission is to provide financial management services that enable county departments to deliver services effectively and promote transparency and responsible stewardship of public funds. The department manages the county's fiscal information and helps procure essential goods and services to ensure operations run smoothly. Responsibilities include core accounting, payroll, procurement systems, capital financing, and audit coordination. The Finance Director ensures financial practices comply with laws and professional standards and reinforces public confidence in government.</p> <p>The Ideal Candidate</p> <p>Successful candidates bring a strong foundation in public-sector finance and accounting. They also demonstrate executive leadership experience. They possess a strong command of governmental budgeting, auditing, financial reporting standards, and public finance law. Just as important, they lead with credibility, clarity, and collaboration in a complex public environment. They balance fiscal discipline with responsiveness to community needs and policy direction.</p> <p>Why Clackamas County?</p> <p>Clackamas County is driven by service, stewardship, and innovation. Serving one of Oregon's most dynamic and diverse communities, the county is committed to delivering high-quality public services while maintaining transparency, accountability, and responsible management of public resources. County leadership values collaboration, forward-thinking problem-solving, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where executive leaders are empowered to make meaningful, lasting impacts.</p> <p>As our next Finance Director, you will have the opportunity to help shape the financial future of a growing, complex organization whose work directly affects residents' lives every day. This is more than a traditional finance leadership role. This is an opportunity to influence county-wide strategy, support critical public services, and strengthen public trust through sound fiscal management and transparent decision-making.</p> <p>If you are a collaborative and strategic executive who believes financial stewardship is key to effective government, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to Clackamas County.</p> <p>For detailed information and to apply online, please visit our website.</p> <p>COMPENSATION</p> <p>The salary range for this position is $ 172,080 - $ 232,306 annually (plus 6.27% deferred compensation and 6% retirement contribution).</p> <p>Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering classes and events, as well as alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.</p> <p>Listing Type</p> <p>Jobs</p> <p>Categories</p> <p>Accounting | Finance | Government/Public Agency</p> <p>Position Type</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Experience Level</p> <p>Senior Level</p> <p>Employer Type</p> <p>Direct Employer</p> <p>Salary Min</p> <p>172080</p> <p>Salary Max</p> <p>232306</p> <p>Salary Type</p> <p>/yr.</p>