Financial Analysis and Budget Manager

The Department of Housing Services/Housing Authority of Washington County is looking for a Financial Analysis and Budget Manager to join our team!

The Financial Analysis and Budget Manager is part of the Finance, Budget and Accounting Division and reports to the Assistant Director of Finance. This role provides technical guidance and supervises a team of professional finance and accounting staff. The position coordinates the Department's and Housing Authority's budget operations, treasury operations, financial analysis and reporting. The position is also responsible for managing the Department's Supportive Housing Services day-to-day accounting operations.

The Department of Housing/Housing Authority of Washington County is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance, and a supportive workplace environment, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community.

The ideal candidate we are looking for is:

• A team leader who can manage and inspire staff to set and accomplish Housing goals at the local, state, and federal level.
• A workplace champion who values creating a safe space and collaborative teams, while promoting an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.
• Confident in handling a wide range of public sector financial responsibilities, including budget, financial analysis and reporting, treasury, accounting, grants management, and procurement/contracts.
• A change agent who can develop and implement financial policies and procedures at the department level and communicate and train staff in proper financial protocols.
• Familiar with Oregon Local Budget Law and guidance to accurately prepare and administer budgets.
• A financial analytics expert that can translate information into reports for various audiences.

Though not required to apply, preference will be given to candidates with governmental and/or public housing experience.

Why Washington County?Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The Financial Analysis and Budget Manager's key job duties are:

1. Supervising the Financial Analysis and Budget Team

• A Financial Analyst that coordinates treasury operations and Supportive Housing Services program accounting operations, and assists with budget operations, financial analysis, and reporting.
• A Senior Accounting Assistant that processes departmental treasury transactions and Supporting Housing Services accounting transactions.

2. Managing the Department's Supportive Housing Services accounting operations.
3. Managing the Department's and Housing Authority's treasury operations.
4. Coordinating the Department's and Housing Authority's budget operations.
5. Coordinating the Department's and Housing Authority's financial analysis and reporting.
6. Coordinating the Department's and Housing Authority's cost allocation plan.
7. Assisting with fiscal year end, financial reporting and audits.
7. Establishing policies and procedures to ensure effective internal controls.
9. Collaborating closely with Washington County Finance, specifically budget and treasury functions.
10. Participating in the implementation of the County's new enterprise resource planning system and the Housing Authority's new financial system.

Financial Analysis and Budget Manager is a working title. This position is classified as a Financial Analyst, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please click the link here .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A Master's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• An Associate's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, or a related field; AND six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification; OR
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, of which at least four (4) years of this experience must be in the public sector and includes at least one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification.

Additional Department And Program Specific Requirements:

• Must pass a background check post-offer.