Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County, Oregon, has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the County’s 97,765 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Benton County operates under a home-rule form of government with three County Commissioners elected at-large. The Commissioners oversee the County Administrator, who oversees the Chief Financial Officer of the County.
Benton County seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking financial leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer. Under the general direction of the County Administrator, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the County’s Financial Services Department, including the County’s finances, general accounting operations, budget development and execution, tax collection, financial and asset investments, contract and procurement services, payroll, and risk management.
The ideal candidate will have strong skills as a public communicator of financial information. They should have experience in building trust with the public and staff through leading with transparency and openness.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field (finance or accounting preferred), plus 10 years of related experience that includes a minimum of five (5) years of senior-level professional experience in government finance, accounting, budgeting, and/or auditing. Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience is required. A master’s degree, CPFO, or CPA credentialing is preferred, as is knowledge of Oregon’s property tax system and experience with labor unions. Comparable qualifications and experience, including private sector experience, may be considered.
A strong background and technical skills in all aspects of finance, including budgeting, long-range financial planning, AP, AR, procurement, financial reporting (ACFR), and financial forecasting, are required. The chosen candidate must be able to report to their work site within 45 minutes at the time of appointment unless granted a waiver by the Board of Commissioners.
Benton County offers a competitive salary range of $149,835-$215,217, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employer-resources/open-recruitments/chief-financial-officer-benton-county-or
Deadline for the first review of applications: August 25, 2024
For more information on this position contact:
Merrill King, Senior Vice President
Strategic Government Resources
MerrillKing@governmentresource.com
651-308-6582
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