Finance Manager

Job Listing ID:

4490530

Job Title:

Finance Manager Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Gladstone

Date Posted:

05/12/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Description We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to provide on-site financial leadership for a Long-term contract opportunity in southeast Portland Metro, Oregon. This position will guide core municipal finance operations, support planning and analysis, and help leadership make informed budget and funding decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong public sector finance expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with department leaders and a small finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day finance operations while providing oversight and support to a team of three finance staff members.
• Lead month-end activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure timely preparation of management and operational reports.
• Develop budget forecasts, scenario models, and cost projections to support planning efforts and upcoming contract negotiations.
• Partner with department leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations and practical spending guidance.
• Prepare financial analysis and reporting that supports leadership decision-making, resource allocation, and long-range planning.
• Oversee and contribute to the implementation or optimization of finance-related systems, including tools used for bill payment, capital improvement tracking, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strengthen internal financial processes and controls to improve consistency, accuracy, and accountability across operations.
• Serve as a collaborative finance resource across the organization, building productive working relationships with leaders who have different priorities and communication styles. Requirements
• Prior experience in a senior government finance role such as Finance Director, Controller, or Finance Manager.
• Demonstrated success supervising finance personnel and coordinating the work of a small team.
• Strong background in forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis.
• Experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and detailed financial analysis.
• Familiarity with budget development and long-term financial planning in a public sector environment.
• Ability to support or lead financial system implementations or process improvements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple department stakeholders.

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Job Classification:

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Education Required:

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