Finance Director

Location: City Hall, OR | Job Type: Full-Time | Department: Finance | Opening Date: 10/28/2026 | Closing Date: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific | Salary: $118,008.00 - $143,460.00 Annually

About the role

The City of Newport, Oregon is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Finance Director to guide the City’s financial operations and help support a vibrant, resilient, and engaged coastal community. Nestled along Oregon’s stunning central coast, Newport — proudly known as “The Friendliest” — is home to world-class marine science institutions, thriving tourism, a working waterfront, and diverse neighborhoods that value collaboration, sustainability, and exceptional public service.

The City of Newport provides a comprehensive range of municipal services to more than 10,000 year-round residents and thousands of daily visitors. City operations span police, fire, public works, engineering, community development, airport operations, parks and recreation, and library services. The Finance Department plays a central role in ensuring these services are financially sustainable and accountable by overseeing the City’s $135+ million annual budget, financial planning, forecasting, and long-term capital needs, utility billing and customer service, payroll and accounts payable/receivable, governance and oversight of City-sponsored retirement plans, treasury management and investments, audit coordination and ACFR compliance, and procurement, purchasing, and financial policy development. The department has a dedicated team of eight professionals, including an Assistant Finance Director.

The Finance Director is a key member of the City’s executive leadership team and serves as the chief financial advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads. This position oversees all financial operations, provides strategic guidance on policy and budget decisions, and ensures compliance with Oregon budget law, municipal code, public procurement requirements, and applicable accounting standards. The Finance Director collaborates closely across City departments and plays a central role in supporting capital planning, financial sustainability, and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leading preparation and administration of the City’s annual budget
• Managing financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
• Providing department head oversight of utility billing, payroll, and accounting functions
• Monitoring financial trends and advising on long-term fiscal strategy
• Leading and supporting a high-performing financial team, including the Assistant Finance Director and departmental staff
• Guiding continuous improvement within the Finance Department
• Supporting departments with financial analysis, forecasting, and grant compliance
• Ensuring transparency, accuracy, and accountability in all financial operations

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field, AND 10 years’ related experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices (GAAFR, GAAP, GASB)
• Advanced knowledge of internal control procedures, management information systems, office automation, computerized financial applications, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable functions
• Knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and reporting systems
• Knowledge of Oregon budget law
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