The Position
Job Appointment: Regular, full time.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid.In-person work to be conducted at The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Financial Analyst III is a new position within the Office of Management and Finance, funded with appropriations approved in the FY 2023-24 Fall BMP. This position is responsible for the budget development, monitoring, reporting and business service provision to Portland Solutions programs. The position will coordinate service provision with specialized staff for grant activity, procurement, and business services to consolidate the Portland Solutions organization as envisioned by the Charter Transition and elected leadership.
This position will be familiar with development processes and practices, familiar with budget financial software, position control systems and software, general personnel processes and actions, as well as project and procurement systems and processes. Duties will vary from day to day, ranging from routine to difficult and creatively challenging.
About the Bureau:The Office of Management and Finance is comprised of the bureaus of Human Resources, Revenue and Financial Services, Technology Services, and the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.
The Business Operations Division is the centralized provider of financial management, communications, and administrative/business services. Business Operations offers a diverse workplace that encourages collaboration, creativity and innovation in solving problems. Business Operations strives to foster a positive work environment in which employees can grow professionally and contribute to the success of the organization.
Questions? Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources
Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Ability to lead the budget development, monitoring and reporting efforts for an organizational unit operating under Oregon’s Local Budget Law, Chapter 294.
Experience conducting financial and organizational analysis to make informed and fully formed recommendations.
Experience ensuring financial compliance with statues, rules, ordinances, audit schedules, contracts, memoranda of understanding, grant agreements, and other binding agreements.
Experience providing procurement and accounting direction and support to program staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Bureau/Office management and staff, representatives of other public agencies, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
Applicants must also possess: - Experience with program development, implementation or reorganization.
- Experience in budget, financial and personnel systems, such as SAP FILO/FM/HCM, BFM, and BFM PCF
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 22 , 2024 - May 6, 2024 Required Application Materials: - Resume
- Cover Letter
- Answer three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials: - Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips: - Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach materials not requested.
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
- Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 13, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late May - Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June Step 6: Start Date: July - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following: - Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
