Chief Financial Officer

JOB SUMMARY
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. 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:
  • $149,835.30 - $215,217.18
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position (AD83):

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.; AND
• 10 years of finance and accounting related experience, including:
  • 5 years of senior-level 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:      Master's degree, CPFO, or CPA credentialing

Special Requirements

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

     Benton County Human Resources
     Telephone: (541) 766-6389
     tracy.martineau@bentoncountyor.gov

Working & Living in Benton County
Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859.Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. The County is the state’s fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city’s 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 Oregon’s coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland’s world-class 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 year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.


How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. 
• Answer all supplemental questions. We invite you to attach a cover letter though it is not required.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your Neo Gov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment. 

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter from the VA (if applicable).
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 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 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.

Salary : $149,835 - $215,217