Job Description
This is an internal job posting. Only former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list may apply for this opportunity through this site. Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range $42.51 - $52.28 Hourly Department Homeless Services Department Job Type Regular Represented Exemption Status United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled If No Date Specified) May 12, 2026 The Opportunity This is an internal opportunity that is open to all current regular, probationary/trial service and limited duration employees, or those in a paid or unpaid internship program at the time of recruitment, who are in paid status, on approved leave, or on an active recall list. Additionally, current temporary and on-call employees may apply for an internal recruitment provided that they were currently or previously hired through a civil service process. Overview No One Should be Homeless - Everyone Needs a Safe, Stable Place to Call Home! Multnomah County’s Homeless Services Department was established in 2016. Our department works with community-based organizations and local governments partners to provide participant-driven, coordinated and equity-based services focused on people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The Homeless Services Department is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Specialist Senior to oversee complex fiscal management tasks and support our vital network of contracted service providers. The Finance Specialist Senior serves as the primary bridge between our department's financial goals and our service providers' daily operations. You will lead the accounts payable lifecycle, provide high-level technical assistance to community partners, and ensure rigorous compliance with grant restrictions and federal standards. If you are a financial compliance expert, an exceptional communicator, and truly enjoying diving deep to problem solve we invite you to apply today! Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Leadership & Compliance Act as the technical expert for provider budget preparation and invoicing. Lead fiscal and program staff through the full AP lifecycle. Audit provider invoices against County policies, Uniform Administrative Guidance, and grant restrictions. Identify spending trends and recurring issues, providing recommendations to Program Managers to improve financial solvency and integrity. Provider Technical Assistance & Training Serve as the go-to resource for contracted providers regarding budgeting, grant restrictions, and indirect rates. Interpret complex laws and regulations to determine their impact on department funding. Provide oversight and training to department staff on fiscal best practices and compliance. Strategic Fiscal Management Prepare accounting entries and complex financial reports. Conduct in-depth financial examinations and trend analysis. Manage audit samples and serve as a lead point of contact during formal fiscal reviews. Process Improvement & Year-End Operations Collaborate with leadership to develop and enforce internal controls and departmental policies. Manage the high-pressure year-end closing process, including account reconciliations and balancing funds within strict budgetary constraints. To Qualify We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; AND Three (3) to six (6) years of professional experience in fiscal management, accounting, or financial analysis. OR An equivalent combination of training and experience 7years that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of an advanced-level professional fiscal position in lieu of a degree. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex A