JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the County Administrator the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plans organizes and directs all activities of the Countys Financial Services Department. This includes County finances general accounting operations budget development and execution tax collection financial and asset investments contract and procurement services payroll and risk management. This position serves as the County Treasurer and is the financial advisor to the County Administrator as well as the Board of Commissioners. This position also performs the duties of the Budget Officer as described in Oregon Local Budget Law (ORS 294). The CFO will report to the County Administrator on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management cost benefit analysis forecasting needs and the securing of new funding as well as all financial matters for the County.
BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program are top priorities for the County.See the Benefits tab for details.
Annual salary range of:
$149835.30 $215217.18
Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent withOregons pay equity law.
The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans and LGBTQIA community members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following minimum qualifications are requiredfor this position (AD83):
Bachelors degree in finance accounting or a related field.; AND
10 years of finance and accounting related experience including:
5 years of seniorlevel professional experience in state or local government finance accounting and budgeting; AND
5 years of supervisory or managerial experience.Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire terminate assign reward and discipline other employees.
Please note: the CFO 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.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience in the following areas:
Oregon property tax Financial and asset investment Payroll Risk management Grant management Health care finance Financing and debt management Collective bargaining
Masters degree CPFO or CPA credentialing
Special Requirements
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Tracy Martineau HR Director
Benton County Human Resources Telephone: (541)
Working & Living in Benton County Established in 1847 nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859.Benton County (pop. 93053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley with Corvallis (pop. 61027) as the county seat. The County is the states fourth smallest in terms of area and mediumsized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU) the citys largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.
The quality of life here is very high a perfect blend of rural urban and small town living with unlimited access to Oregons coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic safe and friendly a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portlands worldclass urban amenities major sports venues and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities yearround with easy access to the mountains ocean rivers streams and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a goldlevel Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multiuse paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.
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How to Apply
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Additional information
This is a FLSA exempt position.
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Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling.
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices and nondiscrimination including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex marital status family status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or source of income.
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