Chief Financial Officer - (Budget and Fiscal Administrator 1)

$13,603 - $105,528/Yr

Oregon.gov

Full-time - Senior

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Oregon Department of Justice is a key leadership role responsible for coordinating the agency's budget, fiscal activities, and legislative interactions. This position oversees budget-related legislative activities, prepares and delivers testimony, and serves as a liaison with various state financial offices. The CFO is part of the Executive Team and reports directly to the Administrative Services Division Director, playing a crucial role in financial management and strategic planning within the agency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all budget and fiscal activities for the agency during legislative sessions.
• Oversee budget-related legislative and Emergency Board activities.
• Prepare and deliver testimony related to the agency's budget.
• Track legislation related to the budget and represent the agency at the state legislature.
• Serve as a liaison with the Department of Administrative Services Chief Financial Office and Legislative Fiscal Office budget analysts.
• Provide management direction for the Agency's Financial Services section and functions.
• Manage the preparation and execution of the Agency's biennial budget.
• Direct the agency's legislative fiscal impact statements process.
• Oversee the agency's financial management and reporting.
• Provide Human Resource Management to the Financial Services Team.

Requirements

• Five years of management experience.
• OR two years of management experience AND a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in communicating complex financial information to non-financial leadership.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, and critical thinking skills.

Nice-to-haves

• State of Oregon budget and financial experience.
• Detail and quality oriented, highly organized, self-sufficient, and follows through with deadlines and commitments.
• Collaborative, transparent leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Data- and insights-driven mindset, using critical thinking skills to manage risk and problem solve.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment in Salem, Oregon.
• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Opportunities for advancement within DOJ and other State agencies.