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Raftelis · 3 days ago

City of Beaverton, OR - Chief Financial Officer

Beaverton, OR, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $208K/yr

8+ years exp

Raftelis is seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the City of Beaverton’s financial operations and ensure long-term fiscal stability. The CFO will guide the Finance Department's strategic direction, oversee budgeting and financial compliance, and foster collaborative relationships across the organization.

ConsultingFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the City’s complex financial operations and enhance transparency

Guide the strategic direction of the Finance Department and foster high-performing, customer-oriented operations

Develop and advise the City Manager and elected officials on financial strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Oversee the annual citywide budget process, working closely with the City Manager to develop, present, and implement a balanced budget

Provide operational leadership to the Finance Department, including staff supervision, hiring, performance management, and professional development

Develop and approve departmental strategic plans, work programs, policies, procedures, and performance standards

Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of finance, evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement necessary changes

Ensure the integrity and transparency of the City’s financial systems by directing central accounting and purchasing functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Prepare annual financial reports, ensure audit compliance, and produce financial statements, cost reports, and other analyses as requested by the City Manager and City Council

Manage City investments consistent with policy direction, coordinate bond sales and refinancing, authorize payments to contractors and consultants, and provide technical financial guidance to leadership and stakeholders

Serve as a key leader and thought partner in the next phase of the city’s fiscal sustainability efforts

Strengthen understanding of the City’s financial position across the organization and community by developing educational materials and delivering clear, accessible presentations to internal and external audiences

Build trusted, proactive relationships and partnerships across the organization by understanding departmental needs and collaborating on solutions

Lead the modernization of the Finance Department’s systems, structure, and processes, emphasizing continuous improvement and implementing best practices

Collaborate to advance the City’s transformation into a data-informed organization by strengthening data competency and using data to inform policy, prioritize investments, improve service delivery, and assess program effectiveness

Partner with the City Manager and Assistant City Managers to modernize the City’s budget process, strengthening strategic alignment, equity, transparency, and the connection between financial investments and service outcomes

Foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, outstanding customer service, and shared problem-solving within the Finance Department

Qualification

Financial managementBudgetingAccountingLeadershipChange managementDigital transformationLocal government experienceTeam buildingCommunicationCollaborationEmotional intelligence

Required

Eight years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience in financial and services administration, including at least three years in a leadership role

Experience leading finance, accounting, and budget functions

A diverse background, including experience in local government

Direct experience building and maintaining a high-functioning team

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, business, or public administration, or a related field

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities