Sheriff's Office Finance Manager

Job Summary

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a strategic and experienced Finance Manager. This position advises the Sheriff’s Office leadership on financial matters and develops policies to align with agency goals.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $129,769.62 - $175,188.46
Hourly Pay Range: $62.389239 - $84.225222
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible advanced-level professional accounting, financial analysis, and reporting experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership or program management role with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience managing complex, multi-fund or multi-entity financial environments, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a regulated financial environment (e.g., government, nonprofit, housing, or grant-funded programs) with responsibility for compliance and reporting.
• Experience developing or implementing internal controls, financial policies, or cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience supporting financial audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, with exposure to fund accounting principles and/or GASB standards.

Preferred Special Qualifications

• Experience with government finance or public sector fund accounting.
• Experience with contracting, procurement, or compliance requirements tied to public funding.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) or similar reports.
• Experience supporting law enforcement or public safety financial operations.
• Possession of an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, in good standing.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Extensive background investigation, including national fingerprint records check.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Typical Tasks

• Plans, organizes, and oversees central administrative functions including accounting, financial reporting, payroll, billing, personnel administration, risk management, data processing system administration, purchasing, facilities maintenance, and clerical support.
• Serves as liaison to other County departments with jurisdiction in these activities.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing the administrative activities of the department.
• Determines priorities and schedules projects; coordinates utilization of department resources among divisions to accomplish established goals and priorities.
• Counsels and assists in the development of policies and procedures.
• Develops, evaluates, and justifies division budget requests and grant proposals.
• Administers and controls the distribution of funds according to approved budget or grant.
• Compiles and analyzes data and develops recommendations.
• Designs, develops, and implements systems and procedures for efficient department or division operations.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Directs and coordinates the work of supervisory, professional, and administrative support personnel.

Key Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, including management analysis, organization design, budget, grant and contract administration and personnel management; participative management theories; government financing methods and funding sources; state and local government operating methods and procedures; techniques of negotiation and public relations.
• Skills to: Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise an administrative services program; formulate and evaluate policies and procedures; develop, evaluate, and justify division budget requests and grant proposals; administer and control the distribution of funds according to approved budget or grant; compile and analyze data and develop recommendations; design, develop, and implement systems and procedures for efficient department or division operations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; direct staff in continuous efforts to improve quality productivity and effectiveness; incorporate team participation in decision making; respond to changes desired by citizens and County staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, government agencies, County employees and the public; interpret and apply provisions of federal, state and local legislation, rules and regulations affecting the administration of division policies and programs; plan and direct the work of supervisory, professional and administrative support personnel.

Work Schedule

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

Benefits Information

Clackamas County offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire. Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

• Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including 16 hours of vacation accrual per month, 8 hours of sick accrual per month, 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year.
• Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Choice of Dental Plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Longevity pay.
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information).

About the Department

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) mission is to provide public safety services to the people in Clackamas County so they can experience a safe and secure community. We will fulfill the mission through teamwork and partnerships, as reflected in our core values: Courage, Dedication, Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect. The CCSO serves over 400,000 residents of the County with over 400 employees. As the County's largest law enforcement agency, the Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of the county as well as several cities that have contracted with CCSO to provide law enforcement for them. The CCSO has many specialized units such as canine, motorcycle patrol, the dive team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and more.